The Islamorada Community Alliance has joined nearly 2 dozen organizations throughout the Keys, objecting to this possible 4-laning in Unincorporated Monroe County.  Click here to read the details as to the concerns.

The County Commission will be considering a change to their Comprehensive Plan to allow the Florida Department of Transportation to decide issues related to road widening in the county, including the 18-mile stretch.  It is believed that Islamorada would not agree to widening through the Village.  Especially not through Upper Matecumbe’s business district.

It is surprising that this “fight” has not been discussed at a public meeting in Islamorada.

2025 US 1 Level of Service Study Approval: also on the Commission agenda.  

When the study has a failing grade, below C, for the entire U.S. One, the County Commission has consistently rejected the study. Otherwise certain types of development throughout the Keys would be curtailed or traffic impacts mitigated.  When there is a passing grade of C or above the Commission approves the study.  

The 2023 study had a failing grade of “D” and was not approved. The 2025 has a passing grade and is expected to be approved by the County Commission.  

The studies are done during the peak season - before the end of March.  The 2025 study was delayed and completed later than “peak season” as required.