Governor Ron DeSantis suspends tolls to assist Hurricane Milton evacuations

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he suspended tolls across Central and West Florida, as well as Alligator Way, in preparation for Hurricane Milton.

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Tolls will be waived for seven days beginning Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.

“At my direction, tolls are suspended today as of 10:30 AM,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “With evacuation orders imminent, this will help keep traffic moving and be one less thing for people to worry about ahead of Milton.”

Here are a list of the tolls and expressways that will be suspended:

Collier and Broward Counties

• Alligator Alley

Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco Counties

• Suncoast Parkway
• I-4 Connector
• Selmon Expressway
• Veterans Expressway

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• Gateway Expressway
• 275 Express
• Pinellas Bayway
• Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Osceola, Orange, Lake, Seminole, Sumter and Polk Counties

• Turnpike Mainline between I-75 (MP 309) and Canoe Creek Service Plaza (MP 229)
• S.R. 453
• S.R. 451
• Wekiva Parkway
• Apopka Expressway

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• Beachline Expressway
• Central Florida Greeneway
• East-West Expressway
• I-4 Express
• Western Beltway
• Osceola Parkway
• Poinciana Parkway
• Southern Connector Extension
• Seminole ExpresswayPolk Parkway

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