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Key Study Issues

Upon review of the existing corridor and initial data collection efforts, several key issues have been identified, which will be addressed during the study:

•             Corridor Analysis
• ·           Traffic impacts with the construction of the interchange at the Turnpike
• ·           Minimizing environmental impacts
• ·           Drainage issues
• ·           Access management
• ·           Typical section

CR 470 Project Need and Process

The need to improve County Road 470, from the Sumter County line to east of US Highway 27, is of top priority to Lake County. The Project Development and Environment Study began in January 2002.  The PD&E was developed in order to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), allowing a project to become eligible for federal funding.  The intent of the PD&E is to identify and evaluate alternative alignments and typical sections for the corridor, that will meet future traffic demands, and estimate social and environmental impacts associated with each of these alternatives. 

The proposed full access interchange between the Turnpike and County Road 470 will play a major part in the proposed alternatives and final outcome of this project.

Study Alternatives

Typical Section & Right-of-Way Requirements