Oslo Road Interchange and Widening Projects Ahead of Schedule in Indian River County

The $95 million project to build a new interchange and widen Oslo Road is progressing faster than expected.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Construction is well underway on a major $95 million project to build a new interchange and widen Oslo Road in Indian River County, Florida. The project, which started in 2023, is ahead of schedule according to local officials. The new interchange will improve access to Vero Beach and provide additional evacuation routes during hurricanes.

Why it matters

The Oslo Road project is a crucial infrastructure upgrade for the growing Indian River County region, improving traffic flow, accessibility, and emergency preparedness. The new interchange and widened road will support continued development in the area while also benefiting existing residents and businesses.

The details

The Oslo Road project includes building a new interchange at I-95 and expanding the existing Oslo Road overpass from two lanes to four. The total cost of the project is $95 million, with funding coming from Indian River County, the state of Florida, and federal sources. Construction began in 2023 and is currently ahead of schedule, with the interchange expected to be completed early next year and the road widening finished by the end of this year.

  • Construction on the project started in 2023.
  • The interchange is expected to be completed in early 2027.
  • The road widening is expected to be finished by the end of 2026.

The players

Joe Earman

Indian River County Commissioner.

Carolyn Gish

Senior Project Engineer for the Oslo Road interchange.

Vernon Tynes

Vero Beach native and local lawncare business owner who frequently travels on Oslo Road.

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What they’re saying

“The Oslo Road widening project is ahead of schedule, and the interchange is actually ahead of schedule.”

— Joe Earman, Indian River County Commissioner (CBS12)

“They are studies. You can't really anticipate traffic that far out, but they do make adjustments to that long the way.”

— Carolyn Gish, Senior Project Engineer for the Oslo Road interchange (CBS12)

“Even when it was a two-lane road and now with it being a four-lane road, it's a lot quicker.”

— Vernon Tynes, Vero Beach native and local lawncare business owner (CBS12)

What’s next

If all goes well, the Oslo Road interchange is expected to be completed early next year, and the road expansion could be completed by the end of this year.

The takeaway

The accelerated progress on the Oslo Road project demonstrates Indian River County's commitment to improving transportation infrastructure and supporting the region's continued growth. The new interchange and widened road will enhance accessibility, traffic flow, and emergency preparedness for both residents and businesses.