Road projects to better connect Port St. Lucie
Improving traffic flow and safety are top priorities the City of Port St. Lucie is focused on. In FY 2024-25, that included several key projects, including:
• Turn lane improvements at East Torino Parkway and Midway Road, along with a modern roundabout at North Torino Parkway and Turtle Dove, was completed. Additionally, the City added in the new roundabout a kinetic sculpture called Whorl, funded by the Public Art Fund, which changes colors as motorists drive around the new roundabout.
• As 2025 came to a close, two segments of the Port St. Lucie Boulevard South Improvement Project were completed and a third had started. The segment from Gatlin Boulevard to Darwin Boulevard( which was being overseen by the City) and from Darwin Boulevard to Alcantarra Boulevard( which was a Florida Department of Transportation project) were completed in December. The segment from Alcantarra Boulevard to Paar Drive, overseen by FDOT, began in summer 2025.
• In October, work began on intersection improvements at Tulip Boulevard and College Park Road.
• In May, intersection improvements started at St. Lucie West Boulevard and Peacock Boulevard.
Partnering for progress on our roads
As new development takes place, the City works with developers to ensure key infrastructure is included in their plans.
In the last year, two new east-west roadway connections have opened in Tradition, linking Rangeline Road to Becker Road and Rangeline Road to Crosstown Parkway. These new corridors will improve access and support future growth in one of the City’ s fastest-developing areas.
Another example currently under construction is a new traffic signal at Community Boulevard and Discovery Way in Tradition. This signal will improve safety and traffic flow in a growing area. The City worked closely with partners to fast-track the design and move it quickly into the construction phase.
These efforts reflect the City’ s commitment to smart planning, strong partnerships and building infrastructure that keeps pace with our growing community.
Planning for the future
From small updates to major Citywide initiatives, the Planning and Zoning Department focused on smart planning that supports the City’ s strategic goals, future growth and quality of life.
One of the biggest efforts was working to update the 2045 Comprehensive Plan, which will help shape how and where the City grows over the next two decades. Residents played a key role through public workshops, surveys and stakeholder meetings.
In 2025, public art in Port St. Lucie continued to grow as an integral part of the city’ s identity, emphasizing creativity and community pride. Through the City’ s Art in Public Places Program, funded through developer contributions, several installations were accomplished including the Whorl, a kinetic sculpture in Torino and The Heart in the Park, which was fully funded by Mattamy Homes in Tradition. The Planning & Zoning Department played a key role in this effort by integrating public art into long-term development plans, ensuring that new projects and redevelopment areas intentionally included artistic elements.
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