[Altavia]

Travelers are advised that C 470 connecting to Marsh Bend Trail will be permanently closed to through traffic beginning March 24, 2025, as part of a planned construction project to improve roadway safety and traffic flow in the area.

Message boards have been placed in the area to notify drivers of the upcoming closure. As part of the project, a cul-de-sac will be constructed at the end of C 470, permanently restricting access to Marsh Bend Trail.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and adjust their routes accordingly. Alternative access points should be used for travel in and out of the area.

Sumter County appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as we work to enhance roadway safety and improve traffic flow.

#SumterCountyFL

[ResQme]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Travelers are advised that C 470 connecting to Marsh Bend Trail will be permanently closed to through traffic beginning March 24, 2025, as part of a planned construction project to improve roadway safety and traffic flow in the area.

Message boards have been placed in the area to notify drivers of the upcoming closure. As part of the project, a cul-de-sac will be constructed at the end of C 470, permanently restricting access to Marsh Bend Trail.

Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and adjust their routes accordingly. Alternative access points should be used for travel in and out of the area.

Sumter County appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as we work to enhance roadway safety and improve traffic flow.

#SumterCountyFL

Not sure how this is going to work out. Central Parkway is going to bear the brunt of all that additional traffic. Around that area, there were two ways to get to Marsh Bend Trail (and points east) from the west, now it's down to one.

[justjim]

What is the best route from 44/morse blvd to the turnpike and south to Orlando? Last week we took morse south to meggison to 470 and exit to the turnpike south. Meggison becomes two lanes past Sawgrass merging with golf carts which is mindful of north Morse from 466 to US 441. There must be a safer and faster route to the turnpike.

[VAtoFLA]

That's the route I would take justjim.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by justjim

What is the best route from 44/morse blvd to the turnpike and south to Orlando? Last week we took morse south to meggison to 470 and exit to the turnpike south. Meggison becomes two lanes past Sawgrass merging with golf carts which is mindful of north Morse from 466 to US 441. There must be a safer and faster route to the turnpike.

Crossing at the Bexley Bridge and taking Bexley Trail to Central Parkway while a little longer is 4 lane and about the same amount of time. A MMP keeps golf carts off that roadway.

Eventually, McNeil will connect to Central Parkway and looks like that could be a faster/ shorter route when open.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by ResQme

Not sure how this is going to work out. Central Parkway is going to bear the brunt of all that additional traffic. Around that area, there were two ways to get to Marsh Bend Trail (and points east) from the west, now it's down to one.

There was only one way before they built Central Parkway. Going back to one should not be an issue.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

There was only one way before they built Central Parkway. Going back to one should not be an issue.

You mean except for the 20-25,000 new residents, right?????

[Bilyclub]

Since the schools are right there will there be a 20 MPH School Zone put in on Central Parkway?

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

Since the schools are right there will there be a 20 MPH School Zone put in on Central Parkway?

The school is not on Central Parkway, the family residential area is not across Central Parkway, and I don't believe there is any pedestrian access to Central Parkway so I would doubt it.

[Topspinmo]

Well IMO looks like poor planning don’t it?. One would think before they built 50K plus homes traffic problems would have been high on list? I’m glad they moved high school down there relieved some of traffic at old location especially at lunch time on 466. But, then there Costco going in

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Well IMO looks like poor planning don’t it?. One would think before they built 50K plus homes traffic problems would have been high on list? I’m glad they moved high school down there relieved some of traffic at old location especially at lunch time on 466. But, then there Costco going in

I don't have any numbers, but my gestalt is that COSTCO will generate more traffic than the schools did. Plus, the school traffic was essential high at drop off and pick up times, but COSTCO will be all day long---kids had a "turnover" time of 6-7 hours in class, while turnover at COSTCO is probably about 1 hour. But it would be much worse if both were there. Of course, we don't know the future plans for the school site.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

The school is not on Central Parkway, the family residential area is not across Central Parkway, and I don't believe there is any pedestrian access to Central Parkway so I would doubt it.

The preschool is right next to Central Parkway, but I don’t think they let them run loose.

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

The school is not on Central Parkway, the family residential area is not across Central Parkway, and I don't believe there is any pedestrian access to Central Parkway so I would doubt it.

Homes are planned & under construction other side of Central Parkway.

Looks like there's already a 4 way intersection at Middleton Drive with crosswalks where there eventually will be a light.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

You mean except for the 20-25,000 new residents, right?????

That will not be a problem. Resident traffic is spread out throughout the day.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

Since the schools are right there will there be a 20 MPH School Zone put in on Central Parkway?

Not sure what you mean by "will there be". If it was needed, it would be there now.