FDOT Emergency Travel Alert: For information on the current situation, please visit the following
page - 
454096-1 I-75 at Moccasin Wallow Road Interchange Modification
Website for Entire Project: https://www.swflinterstates.com/i75-north-corridor/454096-1
Latest NewsProject Details
About
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study for I-75 at Moccasin Wallow Road in Manatee County to evaluate modification of the existing interchange and construction of a braided ramp between I-275 and Moccasin Wallow interchanges.
The existing I-75 at I-275 and Moccasin Wallow interchanges are located at Mile Posts 229 and 230, respectively. The proposed improvements will improve mobility and accommodate travel demand generated by approved development in the project area.
Public Involvement
PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held a public hearing on 2/3/2026 (Virtual) and 2/5/2026 (In-Person) for the I-75 at Moccasin Wallow Road Project Development & Environment (PD&E) Study in Manatee County.
This hearing was conducted to present the preferred alternative and all analysis to date, as well as to give interested persons an opportunity to express their views.
The purpose of this project is to improve traffic operations and enhance safety along I-75 from north of I-275 to north of Moccasin Wallow Road, including at the I-75 and Moccasin Wallow Road interchange. This project includes modification of the existing interchange from a traditional diamond interchange to a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) and construction of a braided ramp between I-275 and Moccasin Wallow Road interchanges.
Project technical documents are available on the project website.
For more information, please visit the project website at www.swflinterstates.com/north-corridor/454096-1. For questions, please contact the Project Manager, Nicole Harris, P.E., by email at Nicole.Harris@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at 863-519-2335.
FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. People who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Cynthia Sykes, District One Title VI Coordinator, at (863) 519-2287, or email at Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us at least seven days prior to the public hearing.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. §327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by FHWA and FDOT.
