New I-75 Interchange At Overpass Road Officially Opens Wednesday

PASCO COUNTY, FL — The long-anticipated interchange at Interstate 75 and Overpass Road in eastern Pasco County between County Road 54 and State Road 52 is now open.

The reconfigured interchange is designed to cut down travel time and provide drivers with another option to enter and exit the interstate. This Pasco County-funded project was completed through a partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation.

The new interchange addresses the projected increase in traffic in the area, significantly reducing volume and delays on CR 54 and SR 52, said county officials.

The new, diamond-shaped interchange includes a flyover ramp for westbound Overpass Road access onto southbound I-75.

Construction on the $64.6 million project began in October 2020, and the interchange officially opened Wednesday.

Project highlights Include:

• A new interchange at I-75 and Overpass Road
• A flyover ramp for westbound Overpass Road access to southbound I-75
• Four lanes on Overpass Road, from Old Pasco Road to I-75
• Six lanes, plus two auxiliary lanes, on Overpass Road from Boyette Road to I-75
• Blair Drive realigned to connect with Old Pasco Road
• McKendree Road realigned to connect with Boyette Road.

Sidewalks have also been built along Overpass Road. A 10-foot wide sidewalk has been constructed on the north side of Overpass Road (next to the westbound traffic lanes) and a 6-foot wide sidewalk is open on the south side (next to the eastbound traffic lanes).

Drivers are asked to remain alert to workers completing final tasks in the coming weeks.