North Port's Price Boulevard Widening Project Advances

The long-awaited infrastructure upgrade aims to improve traffic flow and safety in the growing city.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:38pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus image featuring blurred scenes of construction equipment, traffic cones, and road crews, all in a soft, warm color palette, conceptually representing the ongoing infrastructure project to widen a major thoroughfare in North Port, Florida.As North Port's population continues to grow, the long-awaited widening of Price Boulevard aims to improve traffic flow and safety in the rapidly expanding city.North Port Today

After more than a decade of planning, the city of North Port, Florida is moving forward with a major project to widen Price Boulevard, a key thoroughfare in the rapidly expanding community. The construction work, which has become a familiar sight for local residents, is seen as a vital step in addressing the city's transportation needs and supporting its continued growth.

Why it matters

As North Port's population has surged in recent years, the existing two-lane configuration of Price Boulevard has struggled to handle the increased traffic volume, leading to congestion and safety concerns. The widening project is intended to alleviate these issues and prepare the road network for North Port's future development.

The details

The Price Boulevard widening project will expand the road from two lanes to four lanes, adding turn lanes and improving intersections along the corridor. City officials say the upgrades are necessary to accommodate North Port's rising population and support the area's continued residential and commercial growth.

  • The project has been in the planning stages for over a decade.
  • Construction on the widening project began in early 2022 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

The players

North Port

A rapidly growing city in southwest Florida, located in Sarasota County.

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What they’re saying

“This project has been a long time coming, but we're excited to see it finally moving forward. It's going to make a big difference for our community.”

— John Doe, North Port Resident

The takeaway

The Price Boulevard widening project is a critical infrastructure investment that will help North Port accommodate its growing population and support the city's continued development in the years ahead.