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As FL 924 Toll West comes to an end here, the ramp to the southern beginning of Interstate 75 North begins. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The speed limit on Interstate 75 North starts out at 70 mph, which is the standard speed limit on most rural Interstate highways in Florida. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The first Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 2: NW 138th St / Graham Dairy Rd (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Beyond Exit 2, Interstate 75 curves to the north to head for its interchange with Interstate 595 in Sunrise. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Speed Limit - 70 mph. In fact, barring any work zone speed limits, the speed limit is 70 mph for the entire 471-mile duration of Interstate 75 in Florida. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Another Interstate 75 North reassurance shield as the northward curve continues. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 North, now looking directly to the north. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 4: FL 860 - NW 186th St / Miami Gardens Dr (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View on Interstate 75 North. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 7: Miramar Pkwy (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exits 9A-B to Pembroke Pines. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 9A to Hollywood. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 9A: FL 820 East - Pines Blvd (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 9B: FL 820 West - Pines Blvd (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 10A to Cooper City and Exit 10B to Southwest Ranches. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 11: Sheridan St (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 13A to Davie and Cooper City. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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These covered signs are for the future Express toll lanes, which is what all the construction during this stretch of Interstate 75 is for. The express toll lanes will work similarly to those on Interstate 95. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 13A: Griffin Rd East (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 13B: Griffin Rd West (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 15 to Weston. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 15: Royal Palm Blvd (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North approaching Exit 19 - 1 1/2 miles. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 19 to FL 869 Toll (Sawgrass Expwy). (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Approaching Exit 19, Interstate 75 Northbound thru traffic must move to the two leftmost lanes. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Exit 19 traffic should follow Interstate 595 East to access the express lanes on it. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 19: Interstate 595 East / FL 869 Toll North - Ft Lauderdale / Coral Springs (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View of the long ramp for Exit 19. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North as it passes underneath the ramps to and from Interstate 595 and curves to the west once again. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 595 West traffic joins Interstate 75 North at mile marker 18. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. I-75 will travel due west from this point to Naples via Alligator Alley. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The speed limit remains 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 21: FL 84 West - Indian Trace (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 22: Glades Pkwy (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 23 to Sawgrass Recreational Park and Everglades Holiday Park. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at mile marker 22. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Exit 23 is the final exit before Alligator Alley, which is tolled. The next exit on the Alligator Alley portion of Interstate 75 North is 26 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The toll plaza for Alligator Alley on Interstate 75 North is 2 1/2 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 23: US 27 - Hialeah / South Bay (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The Alligator Alley Toll Plaza lies 1 mile ahead, at mile marker 25. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The toll rate for cars at the time this photo was taken was $3.00 for the entire 75-mile (roughly) length of the Alligator Alley portion of Interstate 75. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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SunPass holders should keep right at the toll plaza while cash customers should keep left. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The first Rest Area on Interstate 75 (and Alligator Alley) is 10 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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This sign lists the toll rates for all classes of vehicles. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View approaching the toll plaza for Alligator Alley. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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A closer view of the toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 25, leaving the toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Speed Limit - 70 mph. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 28. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at access to a Recreational Area. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View of the Recreational Area alongside Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley). This is the first of a number of such pull-offs along Alligator Alley. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at the Recreational / Rest Area at mile marker 35. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Another Recreational Area turnout on Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley). (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 39. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 41. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 44. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) entering Miccosukee Indian Reservation. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 47. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The ramp seen here is not an exit and is for official use only. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 49 to Big Cypress Seminole Reservation. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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The next services beyond Exit 49 are 52 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 49 to Billie Swamp Safari and the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at Exit 49: CR 833 - Snake Road (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) entering Collier County. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) entering Big Cypress National Preserve at mile marker 51. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at another Recreational Area turnout. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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View of the ramp to the Recreational Area at mile marker 52. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 55. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 59. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 60. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Recreational Areas are accessible from the Rest Area ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at a Rest Area / Recreational Areas in Collier County. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Speed limit signs at mile marker 64. In addition to the standard rural Interstate speed limit of 70 mph in Florida, a minimum speed limit of 50 mph also applies. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 67. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Big Cypress National Preserve is accessible through the Recreational Area ahead. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at another Recreation Access Area. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 74. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 77.5. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 80 to Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at Exit 80: FL 29 - Everglades City / Immokalee (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) leaving the Big Cypress National Preserve. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley). It's 22 miles to the junction of CR 951, 32 miles to Naples, and 60 miles to Fort Myers. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 85. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 87. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 90. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 93. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North (Alligator Alley) at mile marker 95. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Mileage sign for the next two major junctions with Interstate highways on Interstate 75 North. It's 129 miles to the junction of Interstate 275 North toward St Petersburg, and it's 162 miles to the junction of Interstate 4 toward Tampa and Orlando. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take any of the next 3 exits to Golden Gate. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 101 to East Naples and Collier-Seminole State Park. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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At mile marker 100, we see the southbound toll plaza for Alligator Alley as the toll road ends heading northbound. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Take Exit 101 to FSW State College and Rookery Bay Reserve. (Photo taken 5/22/17). |
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Interstate 75 North at Exit 101: CR 951 / To FL 84 - Naples / Marco Island (Photo taken 5/22/17). |