# Alternative Text Description for Construction (2026-2030) ## TABLE OF CONTENTS - Map Overview - Geographic Context - Key Insights - Visual Elements - Symbol Guide - Additional Information - Data Context ## MAP OVERVIEW This map displays Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) roadway construction projects actively scheduled for the period 2026 through 2030. The map shows linear roadway segments color-coded by fiscal year, representing projects that will be in the construction phase during this five-year period. This visualization is a subset of the FDOT Adopted Work Program, focusing specifically on projects in the Construction (CST) phase. ## GEOGRAPHIC CONTEXT The map covers the entire state of Florida, from the panhandle region near Dothan and Albany in the north to the Florida Keys and Miami in the south. Major cities labeled on the map include Jacksonville on the northeast coast, Gainesville in north-central Florida, Orlando in central Florida, Tampa and St. Petersburg on the central west coast, Cape Coral in southwest Florida, and Miami in the southeast. The map shows Florida bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Gulf of America to the west and south, and neighboring states Georgia and Alabama to the north. The notation "Straits of Florida" appears at the southern tip near the Keys. ## KEY INSIGHTS Construction activity is distributed throughout the state with notable concentrations in major urban areas. The southeastern region around Miami shows particularly dense construction activity, with multiple projects concentrated along the coast and extending through the Keys. The Tampa-St. Petersburg metropolitan area displays substantial construction activity in the central-western region. The Jacksonville area shows significant project concentration in the northeast. The Orlando metropolitan area features moderate construction activity. Major transportation corridors connecting these urban centers show construction projects along their routes. The northern panhandle region displays more scattered projects compared to the denser southern and central regions. ## VISUAL ELEMENTS ### Construction Projects (2026-2030) Linear roadway segments representing construction projects scheduled across five fiscal years. ### 2026 Projects (red lines) **Appearance:** Red linear segments of varying lengths **Distribution:** Red segments appear throughout the state with concentrations visible in the Miami area, Tampa region, Jacksonville area, and along major corridor routes throughout central and northern Florida. **Notable locations:** Dense clustering in southeastern Florida around Miami and extending through the Keys, significant presence in the Tampa-St. Petersburg metropolitan area, multiple segments in the Jacksonville region, and scattered projects throughout the panhandle. **Spatial patterns:** Red segments often appear along what appear to be major highway corridors and within urban metropolitan areas, suggesting focus on primary transportation routes. ### 2027 Projects (green lines) **Appearance:** Green linear segments of varying lengths **Distribution:** Green segments are distributed statewide with visible presence in all major metropolitan areas and connecting corridors. **Notable locations:** Notable green segments appear in the Tampa area, Orlando region, Jacksonville area, and throughout southeastern Florida. **Spatial patterns:** Green segments are interspersed with other colored segments, often appearing adjacent to or overlapping with segments of different fiscal years along the same corridor routes. ### 2028 Projects (blue lines) **Appearance:** Blue linear segments of varying lengths **Distribution:** Blue segments appear throughout Florida with presence in major urban areas and along corridor routes. **Notable locations:** Blue segments are visible in the Miami metropolitan area, Tampa region, Jacksonville area, and scattered throughout central Florida. **Spatial patterns:** Blue segments often run parallel to or overlap with segments from other fiscal years, indicating multi-year construction activity along certain corridors. ### 2029 Projects (cyan/light blue lines) **Appearance:** Cyan or light blue linear segments of varying lengths **Distribution:** Cyan segments are less numerous than other years but appear in scattered locations statewide. **Notable locations:** Visible cyan segments appear in metropolitan areas including Miami, Tampa, and other urban centers. **Spatial patterns:** Cyan segments are often shorter in length and appear intermixed with projects from other fiscal years. ### 2030 Projects (orange lines) **Appearance:** Orange linear segments of varying lengths **Distribution:** Orange segments appear throughout the state with concentrations in major metropolitan regions. **Notable locations:** Orange segments are visible in the Miami area, Tampa region, along the east coast, and in the Jacksonville area. **Spatial patterns:** Orange segments often appear alongside segments from earlier fiscal years, suggesting sequential or phased construction along major corridors. ### Overlapping Patterns Many roadway corridors display multiple colors along the same route, indicating multi-year construction programs where different segments or phases are scheduled across multiple fiscal years from 2026 through 2030. This pattern is particularly evident along major highway corridors connecting urban centers and within the dense metropolitan areas. ## SYMBOL GUIDE - **Red lines:** Construction projects scheduled for fiscal year 2026 - **Green lines:** Construction projects scheduled for fiscal year 2027 - **Blue lines:** Construction projects scheduled for fiscal year 2028 - **Cyan lines:** Construction projects scheduled for fiscal year 2029 - **Orange lines:** Construction projects scheduled for fiscal year 2030 ## ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This map represents only projects in the Construction (CST) phase of the FDOT Adopted Work Program. Projects in other phases including Design Build (DSB), Environmental (ENV), Project Development and Environment (PDE), Preliminary Engineering (PE), Planning (PLN), and Right of Way (ROW) are not displayed. The linear features shown represent roadway segments where construction is actively occurring or scheduled to occur during the specified fiscal year. The overlapping and adjacent placement of different colored segments along the same corridors suggests coordinated multi-year construction programs for major transportation routes. Users should note that project timing and phasing may be subject to change as the work program is updated. ## DATA CONTEXT **Data Source:** This data is derived from the FDOT Adopted Work Program, created through linear referencing using the five-year work program spreadsheet in conjunction with RCI Basemap Roads. The data represents roadways designated across at least 16 phases within the FDOT work program system. For detailed source dates and inputs, refer to the complete metadata. Data source layer name: FDOT_WP_2025 **Definition Query:** This layer displays a filtered subset of the FDOT Work Program data where PHASE = 'CST' (Construction phase), showing only projects actively in construction or scheduled for construction during the 2026-2030 timeframe. **Scale Information:** The map shows statewide coverage at a scale appropriate for viewing Florida's entire transportation construction program. Individual project details and specific roadway identifiers may require larger-scale viewing. **Coordinate System:** NAD_1983_HARN_Florida_GDL_Albers (WKID 3087) **Time Period of Content:** The data represents the 2025 FDOT Adopted Work Program with construction projects scheduled for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. **Limitations:** This dataset shows only construction phase projects and does not include projects in other phases of development. Work program schedules are subject to revision, and actual construction timing may change based on funding, permitting, and other factors. The linear referencing methodology means that project locations are tied to the RCI Basemap Roads, and positional accuracy depends on the accuracy of that base reference layer. **Map Coverage:** The map covers the entire state of Florida including the mainland, panhandle region, and the Florida Keys. Portions of neighboring states (Georgia and Alabama) and surrounding water bodies are shown for geographic context. --- The alternative text description of this map was AI-generated and may contain inaccuracies.