Smart traffic management, strategic road improvements, and responsible growth planning to keep Port St. Lucie moving as our city grows.
Port St. Lucie is one of Florida's fastest-growing cities, now home to over 258,000 residents. With growth comes opportunity—but also traffic. Anyone who drives our major corridors during rush hour knows the frustration of sitting at red lights, navigating congested intersections, and watching road conditions deteriorate faster than they can be repaired.
Key trouble spots like Southbend Boulevard—handling over 15,000 vehicles daily—and the St. Lucie West Boulevard corridor have become daily headaches for commuters. Meanwhile, our city's rapid development in Tradition and western areas is straining infrastructure that wasn't designed for this volume.
Residents and growing rapidly
Traffic crashes in St. Lucie County (2025)
Daily vehicles on Southbend Boulevard
Kings Highway expansion project cost
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and St. Lucie Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) have already committed significant resources to improving our infrastructure. These aren't just plans on paper—they're active projects making a real difference.
$37.2 Million Investment
Phase 1 (nearly complete) widened the roadway from 2 lanes to 4 lanes with median, new signals, and sidewalks. Phase 2 begins in 2025, continuing improvements to SW Alcantarra Boulevard with enhanced landscaping and safety features.
$40.8 Million Investment
Major resurfacing from Bridge Road to the Martin County line, plus wrong-way detection systems and ramp improvements to reduce accidents and improve safety.
$20 Million Investment
Adding southbound off-ramp and northbound on-ramp to improve access and reduce congestion at this critical interchange.
City Investment
A comprehensive study launched in 2024 to address congestion on this 4-mile stretch. Solutions being evaluated include road widening, median installation, traffic circles, and improved lighting. Completion expected Fall 2026.
"Traffic isn't just an inconvenience—it costs us time with our families, money at the gas pump, and quality of life. We need infrastructure that matches our city's growth, not infrastructure that holds us back."
Every minute spent sitting in traffic is a minute not spent with family, not working, not enjoying our beautiful city. Poor roads damage vehicles and cost residents hundreds in repairs. And inadequate infrastructure discourages the businesses and investments that create jobs and opportunity.
The projects already underway show what's possible when we commit to solving these problems. As Mayor, Steven Giordano will ensure we build on this momentum—advocating for funding, demanding accountability, and making sure that as Port St. Lucie grows, our infrastructure grows with it.