CENTRAL FLORIDA — Officials are planning the State Road 516 Lake/Orange Expressway, a 4.4-mile highway designed to connect two counties while testing wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging technology.
Construction has already begun on parts of the expressway, but a 1.6-mile segment with EV charging capability will start in 2026. This pilot segment will feature a 3/4-mile wireless charging lane for specially equipped vehicles used in initial testing.
The entire project is expected to cost $546 million and continue through 2029.
Additional features of the expressway include:
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Solar panels to power road lights and toll equipment
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Wildlife protection measures
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A multi-use trail for pedestrians and cyclists
Officials say the project aims to meet the future travel needs of the area, which has grown into a major residential, commercial, and medical hub.
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