ACEC Florida honors eight FDOT projects with Outstanding Project Awards

ACEC Florida and the Florida Department of Transportation recognized eight infrastructure projects at the Transportation Conference in Orlando on May 29. The awards spotlight roads, bridges, planning, environmental and safety work that supports Florida’s growth and mobility.

Why it matters: - Florida’s fast population growth is putting more pressure on transportation systems. - The awards highlight projects aimed at improving safety, connectivity and the movement of people and freight across the state. - The recognition also elevates the engineering teams behind FDOT work that shapes daily travel and long-term economic development.

What happened: - ACEC Florida and FDOT recently presented eight Outstanding Project Awards. - The awards were announced and honored on May 29 in Orlando during the ACEC Florida Transportation Conference. - The program recognizes exceptional achievements by ACEC Florida member firms on FDOT projects and studies across eight categories.

The details: - The Outstanding Major Project award went to the First Coast Expressway (S.R. 23) – North Clay Segment. - FDOT District Two oversaw the major project, with design by RS&H, Inc. and construction engineering and inspection by HNTB Corporation. - The Outstanding Design-Build or CM at Risk Project award went to the I-75 / S.R. 93A Interchange at Big Bend Road. - FDOT District Seven led that project, with design by Dewberry Engineers Inc., construction by Skanska USA Civil Southeast and construction engineering and inspection by DRMP, Inc. - The Outstanding Roadway Project award went to the I-75 at U.S. 301 Interchange Design-Build. - FDOT District One oversaw that roadway project, with design by RS&H, Inc. and construction engineering and inspection by Metric Engineering. - The Outstanding Bridge Project award went to the S.R. 5 / U.S. 1 Jupiter Bridge Replacement. - FDOT District Four led the bridge project, with design by H&H and construction engineering and inspection by Mehta Engineering an STV Company. - The Outstanding PD&E / Planning Project award went to the FDOT District Five U.S. 17-92 PD&E Study. - FDOT District Five developed the planning project through VHB. - The Outstanding Environmental Project award went to Silver Springs State Park Boardwalks & Pedestrian Bridge. - FDOT District Five led the environmental project, with design by Mead & Hunt, Inc. and construction engineering and inspection by Consor Engineers. - The Outstanding Special Project award went to the Outdoor Advertising Program. - FDOT Central Office led the special project, with design by WGI, Inc. - The Outstanding Safety Project award went to NE 203rd Street Intersection Improvements. - FDOT District Six led the safety project, with design by AECOM Technical Services, Inc. and construction engineering and inspection services by Pinnacle Consulting Enterprises, Inc.

Between the lines: - The award mix shows FDOT and ACEC Florida are recognizing more than big highway builds. - Planning, environmental work, safety improvements and specialized programs all received equal visibility. - That suggests Florida’s transportation strategy is being framed as a broader systems effort, not just lane expansion.

What’s next: - ACEC Florida will likely continue the annual awards program for future FDOT projects. - The honored firms and districts may use the recognition to support future project bids and public-facing project updates. - FDOT’s next round of major infrastructure work will likely remain tied to growth, safety and mobility needs across the state.

The bottom line: - Florida’s transportation awards are a snapshot of a state investing in the full pipeline of infrastructure work, from planning and design to construction, inspection and safety.