Construction on the Phase 2 of 95 Express began in November 2011. Construction will last approximately three years and cost an estimated $106 million. 95 Express Phase 2 will extend the existing express lanes north from the Golden Glades Interchange, in Miami-Dade County, to Broward Boulevard, in Broward County, by converting the existing High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes to two express lanes in each direction. Other work includes: installing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) components; modifying the Ives Dairy Road interchange; bridge widening at specific locations; and installing new noise walls at locations between Hollywood Boulevard and Taft Street.

UPDATE: June 2013

With the start of Hurricane Season on June 1, please be advised that the contractor has an approved Hurricane Preparedness Plan, which will be implemented in the event of severe weather.
 

I-95 Express Phase 2:

• Phase 2 of construction continues with installation of tolling and ITS equipment in the median area along I-95 throughout the project limits. The contractor is performing this work behind barrier wall during daytime hours with no impacts to traffic. This phase is expected to be completed in spring 2014.
• Bridge widening is underway at Hollywood Boulevard, Stirling Road in Broward County and over the Snake Creek Canal in Miami-Dade County. Nighttime lane closures on local streets take place Sunday night through Thursday night, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.  Entrance and exit ramps are closed as necessary, during nighttime hours. Bridge widening at Hallandale Beach Boulevard will begin in summer 2013.
• Overhead sign installation will begin this month and will require nighttime lane closures as well as lane closures on adjacent entrance and exit ramps. The contractor will begin at the south end of the project, near the Golden Glades Interchange and work northward on the northbound side of I-95. This will take several months to complete.

The project is currently on schedule with anticipated completion in late 2014.

Ives Dairy Road:
This project is nearing completion as the contractor completes final "punch list" items on Ives Dairy Road.  No lane closures are anticipated for Ives Dairy Road. However, closures on the entrance and exit ramps will continue as needed in conjunction with work on I-95. 

For details about current traffic conditions please go to: www.fl511.com

Certain users are able to use the 95 Express lanes toll free:

• Registered Carpools of 3+ Participants
• Registered Hybrid Vehicles
• Registered South Florida Vanpools
• Motorcycles
• Emergency Vehicles
• Miami-Dade and Broward County Transit
• Registered Over-the-Road Motor Coach Vehicles

Registration for non-toll paying users is administered by South Florida Commuter Services (SFCS), the regional commuter assistance program funded by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Contact SFCS at 1-800-234-RIDE or visit www.180234ride.com.
 

• 95 Express Lanes are currently in operation in Miami-Dade County from the Golden Glades interchange to downtown Miami.

• Enter the express lanes at one of the designated entry points.  Express lanes are separated from local traffic lanes by a barrier of flexible plastic poles.
   
• Tolls are collected electronically using a SunPass transponder which can be purchased at Publix, CVS Pharmacies or Turnpike service plazas.
   
• Tolls are based on congestion pricing, which means the toll goes up or down depending on how many vehicles enter the lanes at a time.  Toll amounts are displayed on the overhead electronic signs before each of the entrances.
   
• Toll free users of the lanes must register with South Florida Commuter Services.

For construction information:
Tish Burgher
Public Information Officer
95 Express Phase 2
Phone: 954-325-8022
Email: Tish@qcausa.com
 

For information about the existing 95 Express Lanes:
Alicia Torrez
Public Information Specialist
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Phone: 305-640-7364
Mobile: 786-205-0644
Email: alicia.torrez@sunguide.org

For information about 3+ carpooling or other 95 Express toll-free options:
South Florida Commuter Services
Phone: 1-800-234-RIDE (7433)
Web: www.1800234ride.com
Email: sfcs@1800234ride.com