Wekiva Parkway
Updated: December 5th, 2008
Project Overview:
The Wekiva Parkway is a proposed 25 mile roadway that would begin at the planned SR 429/SR 414 (Maitland Boulevard Extension) interchange at US 441 in Apopka proceeding north and then east along the current SR 46 alignment and would connect to I-4 near Sanford. The project also includes the SR 46 Bypass, which would begin at US 441 and SR 46 near Mount Dora and connect to the Parkway at a systems interchange in northwest Orange County.
The Expressway Authority is responsible for the portion of the project in Orange County. The FDOT is overseeing development of the Lake and Seminole County portions of the roadway.
The Expressway Authority has finalized the overall recommended preferred alignment for the Wekiva Parkway. The alignment is expected to be presented in public hearings in early 2009.
News Articles:
Central Florida News 13 (11/20/08): Debate Over Wekiva Parkway Continues
Orlando Sentinel (11/18/08): We think: Established Wekiva Parkway route serves wildlife, region well
Florida Transportation News (10/08): Wekiva Parkway Model for ‘Green’ Road Planning
Orlando Sentinel (10/6/08): Wekiva Parkway worries plague homeowners
Orlando Sentinel (10/4/08): We think: Wekiva Parkway purchase should spur more action to build road
Orlando Sentinel (10/3/08): Land buy for parkway is approved
Orlando Sentinel (10/1/08): Land deal helps to pave way for Wekiva Parkway
Orlando Sentinel (9/17/08): Crist halts plans for Orlando beltway, saying cost is too high
Orlando Sentinel (8/21/08): For Wekiva Parkway, it’s design time.
Orlando Sentinel (7/27/08): Another Orlando beltway isn’t needed
Orlando Sentinel (6/10/08): Our position: It’s encouraging to see progress on building Wekiva Parkway
Orlando Sentinel (6/3/08): Wekiva Parkway project could be coupled with I-4
Orlando Sentinel (6/2/08): Road to parkway progess paved with cash, agency chief says
Central Florida News 13 (3/4/08): Crist: State Can Meet Obligations Even In Hard Times
Orlando Sentinel (1/7/08): Corridors carve out road to refuge for Florida wildlife
Orlando Sentinel (1/1/08): GOALS 2008: NOW FOR THE HARD PART Central Florida is in for some heavy lifting
WFTV (12/19/07): Crotty Fires Back After Questions About Toll Hikes
Orlando Sentinel (11/11/07): Waiting too long
Orlando Sentinel (10/24/07): Road work’s approval raises a ruckus
Orlando Sentinel (10/12/07): Residents, state clash over changes to C.R. 46A
Orlando Sentinel (9/27/07): Florida’s Shame Day 5: Rocky Roads
Orlando Sentinel (6/23/07): Slow down - Our position: The Wekiva should be a model for using the state’s extra bond dollars.
Other Project Information:
For more information on the Wekiva Parkway visit: http://www.oocea.com/Corporate/oursystem/SR429/WekivaParkway.aspx
Condemning Authority - Florida Department of Transportation, Expressway Authority |