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Florida accelerates $2.1B of DOT projects during state coronavirus shutdown

April 7, 2020

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Continued work on transportation-related infrastructure projects is deemed an essential activity under the Florida stay-at-home order issued last week, along with residential construction, utility projects and other construction projects related to vital functions. Material suppliers that support essential construction activities are also allowed to continue to operate. ​

When asked a question about DOT worker safety, DeSantis said that as long as workers are not “on top of each other,” the outside work can be done safely and that the Florida DOT is mindful of the situation.​

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