Roadways in Palm Beach County are owned by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Palm Beach County and local municipalities. The TPA plans, prioritizes and funds transportation projects with state and federal funds.
To find out which entity owns a roadway, visit the TPA’s Mapping System and turn on the “Roadway Ownership”. FDOT’s Reports of Highway Mileage and Travel includes more in-depth information about roadways across the state. For information about traffic counts and historical traffic data across Florida, visit Florida Traffic Online.
Learn more about roadway ownership below.
FDOT
FDOT District 4 maintains roadways in Palm Beach County, typically including major roadways such as I-95, Florida’s Turnpike and main thoroughfares. Learn more about FDOT’s roadways, including upcoming projects, lane closures and construction at D4FDOT.com.
Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County also owns roadways, including roads and bridges as well as sidewalks, pathways and drainage systems. The county also owns and operates most traffic signals, with the exception of within the City of Boca Raton and Town of Palm Beach. To learn more about Palm Beach County Engineering and Public Works, including a list of projects under construction and how to report an issue, visit PBCGov.org/Engineering.
Local Municipalities
Local roadways, including smaller roads near neighborhoods, are owned by the county’s municipalities. These municipalities are responsible for maintenance of those roadways they own, including construction projects. To learn more about local roads, call or visit the website for the municipality of interest.
