Northeast Gateway: Welaunee Boulevard

Project Description

The Northeast Gateway project will provide funding to construct a new roadway, Welaunee Boulevard, north from Fleischman Road to Roberts Road, and will develop a two-lane extension of Shamrock Street from Centerville Road to Welaunee Boulevard. The project also includes constructing the Welaunee Greenway, including connections to the Miccosukee Greenway.

Current Status: 

• Final design for Phase II (project area north of I-10) and the Welaunee Greenway is underway.
• Construction on Phase I (project area south of I-10) began on November 6, 2023, and is anticipated to be completed in mid 2026.
• Construction for a new bridge over I-10 began on June 22, 2025 and is anticipated to be completed in mid 2027
• Construction of the Northeast Gateway access road, which provides access to the NE Park and will be named Killmore Lane, began in 2025.

Blueprint Project Manager: Martha Hodgson (850) 219-1060

Project Snapshot – Northeast Gateway & Welaunee Blvd

Welaunee Boulevard I-10 Overpass Bridge

Blueprint is constructing a new 4-lane overpass bridge across I-10.  This will extend Welaunee Blvd from south of I-10, north across the interstate, ultimately setting the stage for the final connection to Roberts Road and a potential new I-10 interchange.  Construction began in June of 2025 with an anticipated completion in summer of 2027.