January 18, 2006 - Indian River Drive and A1A Designated Part of Florida's Scenic Highway

The Florida Department of Transportation announced that portions of Indian River Drive and State Road A1A have been designated part of the Florida Scenic Highway. The Indian River Lagoon-Treasure Coast Scenic Highway corridor is approximately 42 miles in length and travels along SR A1A from the Indian River/St. Lucie County line, south along North Hutchinson Island, crossing over the Indian River Lagoon to U.S. 1. The scenic highway continues south on U.S. 1 to South A1A (Seaway Drive) to the St. Lucie County Martin County line. Indian River Drive (SR 707) is also part of the scenic highway, beginning at the Martin/St. Lucie County line continuing north to downtown Fort Pierce, ending at Seaway Drive. Highways meet the "scenic highway designation" based on their natural, recreational, and/or scenic value to the State of Florida. The Indian River Lagoon-Treasure Coast Scenic Highway Corridor Advocacy Group worked closely with St. Lucie County, the Cities of Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie, the Marine Resources Council, the North Beach Association Island, private citizens and public entities to apply for this special designation that will preserve and sustain important resources for future generations to enjoy.