C 466 at US 301 Intersection Improvements Alternatives Study

[Altavia]

Public Workshop Scheduled to Discuss C 466 at US 301 Intersection Improvements Alternatives Study

Sumter County is conducting a study to evaluate alternatives for intersection improvements at C 466 and US 301. The purpose of this study is to improve traffic operations and meet the County’s level of service (LOS) standards through roadway widening and the addition of travel and turn lanes.

Preliminary alternatives have been developed and evaluated based on construction and right-of-way costs. Cost estimates have been prepared for all proposed improvements. Public Input Requested Sumter County invites the community to attend an upcoming public workshop to provide input on the proposed project and alternatives.

The informal open house will be held: Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Time: 5:00–6:00 PM Location: Belvedere Library – Conference Room 120 325 Belvedere Blvd., The Villages, FL 32162 Attendees will have the opportunity to view maps, drawings, and project handouts. Project representatives will be available to discuss the study and answer any questions from the public.

Public feedback is an important part of the planning process, and Sumter County encourages residents and stakeholders to participate. For more information, please contact Marty Morlan, Consultant Project Manager at 813- 738-8193 or via email Marty.morlan@ice-eng.com.

[Michael G.]

Another roundabout maybe??

[ResQme]

Maybe I don't pass through here often enough, but I've done so about 4 times in the past two weeks, and I didn't notice any congestion. Admittedly, it's not snowbird season.

[Taltarzac725]

Another roundabout maybe??

Way too much traffic for a roundabout. One of the lights going East will have you sometimes sitting there for eight minutes. Did that in a heavy rain after getting gas at Wawa. A storm was on its way .


And then there are the trains which can have you stuck there for quite some time.

[Aces4]

I would guess the study is in preparation for the onslaught of traffic to the area due to the Costco store that is being built down the road on 466. I doubt that will be the only intersection that may prove to be insufficient.

[Altavia]

I would guess the study is in preparation for the onslaught of traffic to the area due to the Costco store that is being built down the road on 466. I doubt that will be the only intersection that may prove to be insufficient.

Also long range road planning has 466 connecting to 75.

[Topspinmo]

LOL like didn’t see that coming with Costco.:1rotfl: About year or two too late as usual. 301 through summerfield also a disaster. Traffic has really got out of control with all development up and down 301 in last 8 years major cut through. There redo at CR42 and 301 goat rope with 7-11, turn lanes not long enough.


https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-non-villages-discussion-93/opinion-costco-301-a-359397/

[Michael G.]

I remember in Wisconsin; there was a new Manard's store being constructed on a busy corner.
That intersection needed stop and go lights with widen street, Manard's had to pay for it all.

The price of doing business.

[tophcfa]

Public Workshop Scheduled to Discuss C 466 at US 301 Intersection Improvements Alternatives Study

Sumter County is conducting a study to evaluate alternatives for intersection improvements at C 466 and US 301. The purpose of this study is to improve traffic operations and meet the County’s level of service (LOS) standards through roadway widening and the addition of travel and turn lanes.

Preliminary alternatives have been developed and evaluated based on construction and right-of-way costs. Cost estimates have been prepared for all proposed improvements. Public Input Requested Sumter County invites the community to attend an upcoming public workshop to provide input on the proposed project and alternatives.

The informal open house will be held: Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 Time: 5:00–6:00 PM Location: Belvedere Library – Conference Room 120 325 Belvedere Blvd., The Villages, FL 32162 Attendees will have the opportunity to view maps, drawings, and project handouts. Project representatives will be available to discuss the study and answer any questions from the public.

Public feedback is an important part of the planning process, and Sumter County encourages residents and stakeholders to participate. For more information, please contact Marty Morlan, Consultant Project Manager at 813- 738-8193 or via email Marty.morlan@ice-eng.com.

Good to hear a Consultant was hired not named Kimley-Horn. Wondering if Kimley-Horn had a side gig going auditing The Villages Health coding practices?

[Altavia]

Nice to see the Public Workshop.

Wish they would do the same for 44/Morse intersection and the 470 expansion.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

We heard that theory in 2005, when we moved here.

[Captainpd]

After the job they did at 301 and the turnpike..?? Absolutely the worst.. Sumter County is the worst at planning anything

[Indydealmaker]

After the job they did at 301 and the turnpike..?? Absolutely the worst.. Sumter County is the worst at planning anything

Budgetary restrictions always dominate. However it is still an improvement.

[Bill14564]

After the job they did at 301 and the turnpike..?? Absolutely the worst.. Sumter County is the worst at planning anything

Budgetary restrictions always dominate. However it is still an improvement.

Budgetary restrictions and physical limitations. It is one thing to widen a road but widening an underpass is a large, expensive, time-consuming project.

[Altavia]

After the job they did at 301 and the turnpike..?? Absolutely the worst.. Sumter County is the worst at planning anything

"Temporary" improvement. A complete redesign is part of the 301 widening and Turnpike expansion.

At least 5yrs away.

Looks like they're considering a diverging diamond?

https://www.lakesumtermpo.com/media/idonxveu/430132-1-u-s-301-presentation-to-lake-sumter-mpo-february-26-2025.pdf

[Mrfriendly]

Once Costco opens, I won’t be at the Wawa to get gas and be frustrated. Trying to get back onto 466. There’s one less car to account for.

[justjim]

We heard that theory in 2005, when we moved here.

I assume you’re talking about the proposed I75/466 interchange. That was supposedly a “done deal”
as you noted. Then it wasn’t…

[pjwenz]

Good to hear a Consultant was hired not named Kimley-Horn. Wondering if Kimley-Horn had a side gig going auditing The Villages Health coding practices?

So what is your beef with Kimley-Horn? Is it because they have contracts with the Villages?
I have heard many negative things about this firm and I would like some feedback as to why so many people don’t like them.
Thanks for your response.

[DrHitch]

If the state builds an exit on I-75 at Rt 466 there will be more traffic to/from The Villages and the intersection with Rt 301 is a mess with the train track and will only get worse.

Big question: is The Villages considering property to the West of Rt 301? Hmm. Nice lake off of Rt 466 just NW of Oxford would make a nice new village!

[Topspinmo]

So what is your beef with Kimley-Horn? Is it because they have contracts with the Villages?
I have heard many negative things about this firm and I would like some feedback as to why so many people don’t like them.
Thanks for your response.

IMO and this only me. For one the three studies they did on the London bridge. They could have just dumped some riprap and been done with it for cost of first study. Seems like IMO their good and milking out project.