Driving CFX: February 2026

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FEBRUARY 2026 | ISSUE 117

At E-PASS, we strive to put customers first. That’s why E-PASS is the only one offering drivers volume toll discounts and free toll stickers. In addition, it offers an easy-to-use mobile app designed to make account management a breeze. On top of that, our customer service team is based right here in Orlando with bilingual, local agents who can help customers quickly and effectively resolve any questions.

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Why this matters? Your feedback helps fellow drivers make informed choices, and helps us make sure we are continuing to meet our customers needs.

SR 516 Progress Update

A major new transportation link is taking shape near Horizon West, as construction moves forward on the first segment of SR 516 connecting Lake and Orange counties.

We’re building SR 516 in phases. Right now, we’re constructing the first 0.9 miles near the SR 429 interchange by (Insert location). Another 3.5 miles will start construction later this year.

When the first two sections are finished between CR 455 and SR 429, drivers coming from Schofield Road will be able to get onto SR 516 using a new interchange at CR 455.

The full five-mile stretch of SR 516, from US-27 to SR 429, is expected to open to drivers in mid-2029.

Benefits of SR 516 include:

Improved regional connectivity and reduced travel times
Support for economic development and job creation by providing more reliable commute times
Dedicated multi-use trail for recreation
Improved emergency response and evacuation times

For the latest project information, please visit the project webpage.

SR 534: Building a Southern Beltway

As Central Florida continues to grow, the region’s mobility future is taking shape through the planned Southern Beltway, 55+ miles of future expressways designed to improve travel through fast‑growing communities in Orange, Osceola and Polk counties. The Southern Beltway includes the Northeast Connector, the Southport Connector, a planned extension of the Poinciana Parkway, and SR 534. SR 534 is a critical component of this system and will help complete the future regional corridor. Construction of SR 534 is expected to start in mid-2027. This new expressway system is help relieve congestion on local roads, expand travel choices, and support existing and planned development.

Since 2005, SR 534 has undergone multiple studies and extensive public engagement that has helped balance transportation needs and environmental stewardship. Throughout the process, CFX has balanced infrastructure needs and conservation efforts through close collaboration with our local, regional and state partners, including the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD).

When complete, the SR 534 project will have one of the most robust conservation and mitigation efforts in Central Florida. The result will be more protected land, and unified fragmented ecological areas. The project will not only preserve acres of land slated for development, but will net tens of millions in dedicated funding for long-term restoration and management, as well as, enhancements to Split Oak Forest amenities in Orange and Osceola counties.

Learn more about the project and our environmental stewardship at SR534.com.

Your Most Frequently Asked Questions about Cashless Tolling - Answered

CFX expressways fully transitioned to cashless tolling late last year. This means you don’t have to stop at toll booths to pay on any CFX expressways. It also means that you must pay tolls with an electronic transponder or via Pay By Plate. To make sure you are travel ready, we’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked questions and quick tips (🎯) here:

I am an E-PASS customer. What does this mean to me? Not much will change for E-PASS customers, except that there are no more Reload Lanes on the expressways for drive-up customer service. If you used the Reload Lanes to add funds, you should:

🎯 Make sure your E-PASS account is up to date with current license number, address and preferred payment method and that you maintain a positive toll balance. You can also pay via GooglePay, ApplePay, and PayPal in the E-PASS toll app.

🎯 Download the E-PASS Toll app for easy account management - available in the App Store or Google Play.

I don’t have an E-PASS or other electronic toll transponder (such as SunPass), so how will I pay? That means when you pass through a tolling point, your license plate will be electronically scanned and you will be billed by mail via a Pay By Plate, although at a higher rate than E-PASS customers. To prepare, we recommend you:

🎯 Get E-PASS to guarantee you pay the lowest toll rate, avoid billing hassles, and receive qualifying volume toll discounts.

Do I need to have an electronic transponder on every vehicle? Yes, you do. Simply get a free E-PASS sticker for each of your vehicles and mount the transponder on your windshield.

🎯 You only need one transponder per vehicle. Having one transponder on your windshield means you only need to manage one account.

🎯 Free E-PASS stickers work on all toll roads in FL, GA and NC, and the portable Uni by E-PASS works in 19 states so you will not need to change out transponders once installed.

I have an electronic toll transponder but still got a Pay By Plate toll invoice. Why? This can happen if your account balance does not have enough funds in it to cover your tolls.

🎯 To ensure you always have enough funds in your E-PASS prepaid account, sign up for auto-replenishment. This feature will automatically add funds to your account when your balance dips too low. You set how much gets added into your account and your preferred payment method.

Learn more about how the cashless system works at www.cfxway.com/e-pass/cashless-tolling/, which includes a video explaining the changes and how tolls are collected.

SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector Moves Forward with New Partnership

The SR 417 Sanford Airport Connector will move into design later this year, thanks to a new partnership with Seminole County that provides the funding needed to advance the project.

In February, the CFX Governing Board approved an interlocal agreement between Seminole County and CFX that clears the way to begin the design phase for the project.

For drivers, this project is about saving time and reducing congestion on local roads. It will create an alternative route to heavily traveled Lake Mary Boulevard and Red Cleveland Boulevard for drivers traveling from northbound SR 417, helping relieve congestion.

The connector is planned as an approximately two-mile expressway that links SR 417 and the Sanford International Airport area with a more direct connection through a local interchange at Lake Mary Boulevard/Red Cleveland Boulevard.

Construction is anticipated to begin in 2031.

For questions about the project, please email Design@CFXway.com.

Safety Update: Move Over, Florida

Florida roadways are busy, so please keep in mind Florida law requires you to Move Over a lane — when you can safely do so — for stopped vehicles on the shoulder of the road. In January 2025, the law expanded to include any disabled vehicles, law enforcement, emergency, sanitation, and utility service vehicles, tow trucks or wreckers, and maintenance or construction vehicles with displayed warning lights.

If you can’t move over — or when on a two-lane road — slow to a speed that is 20 mph less than the posted speed limit. Slow down to 5 mph when the posted speed limit is 20 mph or less. When you fail to Move Over, you put yourself and others at risk; you could crash into a vehicle or worker.

Violating the Move Over law will result in a fine, fees, and points on your driving record. For more information, click here.

Partner Update

Stay up to date with all that's happening on Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise’s SR 417 project that’s part of the Turnpike Initiative in Seminole County. Click here to learn more about FTE's SR 417 widening from Aloma Avenue to SR 434.