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Approval to Accelerate Widening of State Road 50

Original title: Approval and execution of (1) Locally Funded Reimbursement Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation and Orange County Financial Project Numbers: 456096-2-52-01 456096-2-A8-01, (2) Resolution 2026-M-31 of the Orange County Board of County Commissioners regarding the Locally Funded Reimbursement Agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation concerning the advancement of the construction schedule for the planned widening of State Road 50 extending from Avalon Park Boulevard to Chuluota Road, and (3) Three-Party Escrow Agreement by and between the State of Florida Department of Transportation, Orange County, and the State of Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury. District 5.

June 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents in District 5 will see an accelerated timeline for the widening of State Road 50, a project managed through a financial partnership between Orange County and the State of Florida.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

District 5 Residents

Residents in this area will experience changes to the construction timeline for the widening of State Road 50.

Public Works Department

The department is responsible for the implementation of the road project and the associated agreements.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Orange County has approved agreements to speed up the construction schedule for widening State Road 50 between Avalon Park Boulevard and Chuluota Road. This involves a reimbursement agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation and the establishment of a three-party escrow account.

Key Facts

  • The Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2026-M-31 to advance the construction schedule for widening State Road 50.
  • The project covers the segment of State Road 50 from Avalon Park Boulevard to Chuluota Road in District 5.
  • A Locally Funded Reimbursement Agreement was executed between the Florida Department of Transportation and Orange County (Project Numbers 456096-2-52-01 and 456096-2-A8-01).
  • A Three-Party Escrow Agreement was established between the Florida Department of Transportation, Orange County, and the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury.
  • The Public Works Department introduced the recommendation on May 27, 2026.

Why It Matters

Residents in District 5 will see an accelerated timeline for the widening of State Road 50, a project managed through a financial partnership between Orange County and the State of Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What part of State Road 50 is being widened?
The widening project covers the stretch between Avalon Park Boulevard and Chuluota Road.
What is the purpose of the escrow agreement?
The involves the Florida Department of Transportation, Orange County, and the State Division of Treasury to manage the funds for the project.

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Accelerated Infrastructure Timeline

The county is utilizing a reimbursement and escrow structure to expedite the construction schedule for a state road project.

Orange CountyFlorida Department of Transportation

Connected Entities

locationChuluota Road“Ending point of the road widening project.”Map →
organizationOrange County“Local government entity responsible for the project agreement.”Map →
locationState Road 50“The specific road segment being widened.”Map →
organizationState of Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury“Third party involved in the escrow agreement.”Map →
organizationFlorida Department of Transportation“State agency partnering with the county on road construction and funding.”Map →
locationAvalon Park Boulevard“Starting point of the road widening project.”Map →

Sources

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