MARION COUNTY, FL — The Lane Construction Corporation has been awarded a contract for improvements to Interstate 75 (I-75), from State Road (SR) 200 to State Road 326 in Marion County, Florida. The $238 million design-build project includes critical infrastructure upgrades to a key segment of I-75, a major corridor for freight and passenger traffic through north central Florida.
Work includes improvements to provide auxiliary lanes between interchanges on I-75 from SR 200 to SR 326, bridge replacements, milling and resurfacing, noise walls, a new interchange at 49th Street, and interchange modifications to SR 40 and SR 326.
Once completed, key project benefits will include: roadway widening and resurfacing to improve capacity and ride quality; upgraded shoulders and medians to enhance safety and aid with hurricane evacuations; drainage and stormwater improvements; interchange enhancements for smoother traffic operations and improved accessibility to distribution centers; 96 percent reduction in northbound I-75 delays; and 88 percent reduction in southbound I-75 delays.
Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2026 and take three years to complete. The improvements are part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, which promotes investment in safer, more efficient highways across the state.
