Ellis Road, an important east-west connector in Melbourne, is being transformed into a four-lane thoroughfare to support extra traffic.

The Ellis Road widening project is expected to be completed in May 2026, with the clearing of vegetation and debris currently ongoing before new lanes are constructed.

The modernized roadway will include sidewalks and bike lanes.

Georganna Gillette, executive director of the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization , said, "It will be a critical asset for employees commuting to and from work, but also for freight that is critical to local businesses."

The city of Melbourne says the reduced drive times and increased safety should bring economic development to the corridor.

Brandon Mason travels along Ellis Road nearly every day, and he is loo

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