The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports that as of October 22, 2026, both I-75 expansion segments through the Ocala area are under construction. FDOT currently lists early 2029 completion for both. Here’s the breakdown:
| Project | Current status | Estimated completion |
|---|---|---|
| South: south of SR 44 to SR 200 — 23 miles | Auxiliary-lane and bridge work underway. Construction began in February 2025. Current construction cost: $257 million. | Early 2029 |
| North: SR 200 to SR 326 — 8 miles | Construction began November 3, 2025. Current activities include excavation, embankment work, milling and resurfacing. Construction cost: $242 million. | Early 2029 |
What’s Being Added:
These I-75 construction projects will add one auxiliary lane in each direction between interchanges, along with bridge replacements and interchange improvements. These are ramp-to-ramp lanes intended to improve merging and traffic flow—not express lanes.
Related Ocala Project:
The new NW 49th Street diverging-diamond interchange is also under construction. FDOT lists a $59.4 million construction cost and fall 2028 completion.
Major current disruption: The SW 66th Street bridge over I-75 is closed for reconstruction until mid-June 2027. Traffic crossing the interstate is being directed to the SW 43rd Street Road bridge. Overnight interstate lane closures are also occurring as construction advances.
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