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Originally Posted by LeRoySmith

Thanks for another informative video Don.

Any idea if there will be cart access over the turnpike on the 470 bridge? I think I heard you say the villages had an agreement with lake county to expand that bridge but a cart lane is unsure at this point?

I hope they do, it would make access to the new retail/hospital areas much easier for a lot of folks.

The possibility of cart lanes over the additional span for 470 is always there, and in this case it makes a lot of sense to do it. Like you said, with the hospital coming in that area, it would be a huge plus. There is also the continued growth south with the property south of 470 on both side of the turnpike that would justify it. It would be a decision that would have to be made and addressed by the developer, Lake County, City of Leeseberg, FDoT, the FTE, and the state. A lot of agreements would need to be made. For the developer it would be a great addition, for Lake County and Leeseberg it's pretty clear that they are licking their chops over all the new property tax revenue and will likely jump at anything that will keep the money flowing. For the FTE it means reworking the exits and toll collection systems at the exit. IF there would be a roadblock anywhere it would be the FDoT, remember they were the ones that were the challenge with the Water Lilly bridge and its width, and their concerns about senior citizens throwing thing on to the roadway below .
Do I think it will happen, all the writing on the walls that I'm seeing tell me yes, but I've been wrong before.