Governor Ron DeSantis don dey take serious steps to prepare Florida for Hurricane Milton, wey strengthen to Category 5 storm on Monday. DeSantis announce say him direct de suspension of tolls across Central Florida and West Florida, including Alligator Alley, to help people evacuate quickly and safely.
DeSantis say, ‘At my direction, tolls are suspended today as of 10:30 AM. With evacuation orders imminent, this will help keep traffic moving and be one less thing for people to worry about ahead of Milton.’ Tolls go dey waived for seven days, starting from 10:30 AM on Monday, October 7, 2024, and go dey reinstated on Monday, October 14, at noon.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) include several toll facilities in dis suspension order. Dey include Suncoast Parkway, I-4 Connector, Selmon Expressway, Veterans Expressway, Gateway Expressway, 275 Express, Pinellas Bayway, and Sunshine Skyway Bridge among others.
FDOT also dey implement Emergency Shoulder Use along Interstate 4 (I-4) and portions of Interstate 75 (I-75) to help facilitate traffic flow for travelers evacuating de storm’s potential impact area. Florida’s 511 Traveler Information System dey available for drivers to stay informed about roadway conditions during emergencies.
In addition to toll suspension, DeSantis and his team dey work closely with state and federal agencies to ensure adequate support for Floridians. DeSantis mention say him get all necessary approvals from President Biden and dey ready to request more assistance if needed.
