Florida Renames SR 80 as 'President Trump Highway'

The 124-mile stretch from Fort Myers to West Palm Beach will be renamed starting July 1.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:15pm

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A serene, photorealistic painting of a lone highway sign post in soft, warm lighting, the text 'President Trump Highway' clearly visible, conveying a sense of the political controversy surrounding the renaming.The impending renaming of a major Florida highway to 'President Trump Highway' has sparked debate over the appropriate role of politics in public infrastructure.Palm Beach Today

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a law to rename State Road 80, a 124-mile stretch from Fort Myers to West Palm Beach, as the 'President Trump Highway'. The renaming will officially take effect on July 1, 2026.

Why it matters

The decision to rename the highway after the former president is seen as a politically charged move that has sparked debate over how public infrastructure should be named. Supporters argue it honors Trump's legacy, while critics view it as an inappropriate politicization of state roads.

The details

The new 'President Trump Highway' will cover the entirety of State Road 80, also known as the Caloosahatchee River Bridge and the Southern Boulevard. The renaming was passed by the Florida state legislature and signed into law by Governor DeSantis.

  • The renaming of SR 80 to 'President Trump Highway' will officially take effect on July 1, 2026.

The players

Ron DeSantis

The current Governor of Florida who signed the law to rename SR 80 as 'President Trump Highway'.

Donald Trump

The former President of the United States, after whom the 124-mile stretch of Florida highway will be named.

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What they’re saying

“Honoring President Trump's legacy is the right thing to do for our state.”

— Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida

“This is a blatant attempt to politicize our infrastructure and divide our community.”

— Samantha Greene, Local Resident

What’s next

The Florida Department of Transportation will begin the process of installing new signage and updating maps to reflect the 'President Trump Highway' name starting on July 1, 2026.

The takeaway

The renaming of SR 80 to 'President Trump Highway' is a politically charged decision that highlights the ongoing debate over how public infrastructure should be named and the role of politics in such decisions.