On December 15, 2025, an interagency coordination meeting between the Florida Department of Transportation Turnpike expansion design team and South Indian River Water Control District raised stormwater concerns.

The Florida Turnpike Authority planning staff presented preliminary stormwater conveyance concepts for the proposed addition of two lanes on the west side of the existing Turnpike. The proposed additional lanes would shift the Turnpike closer to the Palm Beach Country Estates community, and based on preliminary plans, would convert the existing open canal along the west side of the Turnpike into an underground conveyance system utilizing large culverts.

Following the meeting, the Executive Director contacted the South Florida Water Management District requesting a coordination meeting regarding the Turnpike Authority’s stormwater approach. The preliminary plans are under review by the District Engineer.