I-95 Interchange Opens Early in Indian River County

Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated the opening of a new I-95 interchange at Oslo Road in Indian River County on Monday, marking the completion of a major transportation project one year ahead of schedule. The interchange, Indian River County's first new I-95 connection in over 50 years, is expected to cut drive times in half for commuters using Oslo Road and reduce emergency response times along the interstate by up to 56 percent, according to the Governor's Press Office.

The project involved widening Oslo Road from two to four lanes and adding safety features including wrong-way vehicle detection technology, intersection lighting, and a new traffic signal. The interchange also includes sidewalks and bicycle lanes to accommodate pedestrians and cyclists. Beyond the immediate interchange improvements, the work created an evacuation route and aims to relieve congestion at existing I-95 connections at Indrio Road and State Road 60.

Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared W. Perdue credited the state's commitment to accelerating project delivery through innovative measures. The work also supported environmental conservation efforts by enabling the creation of a gopher tortoise habitat in the southwest quadrant of the interchange—described as the only such relocation site in southeast Florida. Officials highlighted the economic development benefits, noting that improved I-95 access strengthens freight movement along the designated truck route serving southern Indian River County.