New I-10 Interchange & Overpass Planned for Tallahassee

Northeast Gateway project aims to improve transportation and connectivity in northeast Tallahassee

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Construction is progressing on the Northeast Gateway project in Tallahassee, Florida, a major infrastructure undertaking that includes building a new four-lane roadway called Welaunee Boulevard, extending north from Fleischman Road to Roberts Road, and a two-lane extension of Shamrock Street connecting Centerville Road to Welaunee Boulevard. The project also involves constructing an overpass to carry Welaunee Boulevard across Interstate 10 (I-10), potentially paving the way for a new I-10 interchange, as well as developing the Welaunee Greenway to provide recreational opportunities and alternative transportation routes for pedestrians and cyclists.

Why it matters

The Northeast Gateway project is designed to alleviate traffic congestion on existing roadways, particularly along heavily-traveled 'canopy roads' like Centerville Road, and to facilitate future economic development in the northeast Tallahassee area. The project represents a significant investment in the region's infrastructure and is expected to have long-term implications for the community's transportation network, recreational opportunities, and overall quality of life.

The details

The core of the project involves building a new four-lane roadway, Welaunee Boulevard, extending north from Fleischman Road to Roberts Road, and a two-lane extension of Shamrock Street connecting Centerville Road to Welaunee Boulevard. Construction on the first phase of the project, the section south of Interstate 10 (I-10), began on November 6, 2023 and is anticipated to be completed by mid-2026. Work on the I-10 overpass itself commenced on June 22, 2025 and is expected to continue until mid-2027. The project also includes the development of the Welaunee Greenway, designed to connect with the existing Miccosukee Greenway and provide recreational opportunities and alternative transportation routes for pedestrians and cyclists.

  • Construction on the first phase of the project, the section south of Interstate 10 (I-10), began on November 6, 2023.
  • Work on the I-10 overpass itself commenced on June 22, 2025.
  • The first phase of the project is anticipated to be completed by mid-2026.
  • Work on the I-10 overpass is expected to continue until mid-2027.

The players

Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency

The intergovernmental agency overseeing the development of the Northeast Gateway project.

Martha Hodgson

Blueprint Project Manager, who highlighted the long-term benefits of the project.

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What they’re saying

“This really been a long time coming and really setting the stage for just the future of this whole area of town, this whole quadrant between Miccosukee and Centerville. This is really going to set the stage for economic development in this area.”

— Martha Hodgson, Blueprint Project Manager (WTXL ABC 27 Tallahassee News)

What’s next

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The takeaway

The Northeast Gateway project represents a significant investment in the infrastructure of northeast Tallahassee, with the goal of improving traffic flow, connectivity, and facilitating future economic development in the region. The project's comprehensive approach, including the construction of new roadways, an I-10 overpass, and the Welaunee Greenway, demonstrates a commitment to creating a more efficient and sustainable transportation network that will benefit the community for years to come.