What Is SR 534?
SR 534 is a 14-mile limited access toll expressway that will connect State Road 417 near Boggy Creek Road in Orange County to Nova Road in Osceola County.
Why is SR 534 important to Central Florida?
There is increasing demand for additional east-west routes to support the current needs of residents and businesses in Central Florida while preparing for planned growth in approved developments in southeast Orange and northeast Osceola counties. SR 534 will provide a solution to enhance mobility for the area’s fast-growing population and economy, improve connectivity to Orlando International Airport and relieve congestion on local roads.
How long has the Expressway been in planning?
What is now known as SR 534 has been part of various regional planning efforts since it was formally added to Osceola County’s Comprehensive Plan in 2005. Since then, the project has undergone several studies, including the original Project Development & Environment Study completed by the Osceola County Expressway Authority (OCX) in 2017.
When the Florida State Legislature created the Central Florida Expressway Authority, it was required to incorporate unbuilt expressway projects located within Osceola County into the CFX 2040 Master Plan.
In 2017, CFX began studying these projects to determine if they benefited the region and were possible to build. SR 534 met this threshold, so in 2018, CFX moved forward with a Project Development & Environment Re-evaluation Study to refine the preferred alternative location for the road that the Osceola County Expressway Authority previously approved.
The CFX Governing Board approved the current preferred alternative in December 2019. In January 2023, the design of SR 534 began and continues to be in progress.
Have members of the public had an opportunity for input on the location of SR 534?
Yes. Since 2017, nearly 2,000 members of the public attended meetings related to SR 534, submitting almost 1,000 comments into the record. At the December 2019 Public Workshop, 61% of the comments received supported the preferred alternative.
Will CFX build noise walls along the SR 534 project corridor?
CFX conducted a noise evaluation and produced a Noise Study Report as part of the PD&E Study. The Noise Study followed federal criteria to determine potential noise impacts to the community and possible ways to address it. Potential noise impacts also are being re-assessed during the design phase. Learn more at https://www.cfxway.com/purpose-and-planning-of-expressway-noise-walls/.
How does SR 534 fit with other roadway improvements planned in the area?
SR 534 would be part of a regional network of planned future expressways including SR 515 (Northeast Connector), the Southport Connector, and an extension of SR 538. Together, these corridors would form a 50-mile beltway through Osceola County. SR 534 is part of this broader regional solution that would support the area’s continuing growth while allowing motorists much-improved mobility options, and better access to major destinations.
What is THE ESTIMATED PROJECT SCHEDULE?*
| Phase 1 | Phase 2 | Phase 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | SR 417 to Narcoossee Rd | Narcoossee Rd to North of Cyrils Dr | Cyrils Dr to Nova Rd |
| Design Completion | Early 2027 | Early 2026 | Mid-2028 |
| Construction Start | 2027 | Late 2026 | 2029 |
| Construction Completion | 2030/2032 | 2030 | 2032 |
*This schedule is subject to change.