Rt. 466A
 

Any idea why 466A was closed around 1 p.m. today? Had to go the long way round to get home.

I've been here less than 2 weeks, so I don't really know my roads yet, but we passed a car/motorcycle accident somewhere in TV this afternoon. Lots of emergency vehicles present. Perhaps this could be the reason for the detour?

Tickled, 466A is the east/west highway that separates the newest section, like where Sanabel is, from the rest of the northern areas of The Villages.

From Radioreference.com for Sumter county:



MAJOR ACCIDENT
01/13/12 15:55 (THE VILLAGES - 800 TRS PS 2) RESCUE 40 ON SCENE MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT MOTORCYCLE VS VEHICLE WITH TRAUMA ALERT REQUEST AIR SUPPORT AEROMED 3 RESPONDING ENGINE COMPANY 40 LANDING ZONE [FLA074]

If you're down by Colony Plaza...the major highway that runs parallel east/west is 466A The newest area being built out is just south of this!

So sorry to hear about such an accident. If it was near Micro Racetrack Rd.---that's an accident waiting to happen with ALL the traffic this time of year. The county majorly needs to fix this. Saw in the paper recently they don't have money allocated. So sad since the area is growing.

Yep! I believe the issue is that 466A east of Colony is in Lake County and they're strapped for funds.

I'm sure people would think there would be money galore for things like this given all the new construction, generated property taxes, etc. But all the development at the moment is in Sumter County.

Hopefully they'll be able to work something out.

Bill :)

We were stopped there for awhile. Looked like a trailer lost it's wheels. Don't know if any other vehicles were involved.

Not Golfer quoted: If you're down by Colony Plaza...the major highway that runs parallel east/west is 466A The newest area being built out is just south of this!

Thanks "Skyguy79" and "Not Golfer". 466...466A...441...it can be a little confusing at times to us first timers.

Man I always hate to hear when a biker gets hit. Hope they will be ok.

If you are a home-owner you should have an invitation for a "Newcomers" get together to explain The Villages to you. This scratches the surface but it's helpful. What I remember is that these roads...441, 466, 466A are the main roads to keep in mind as the main ones (here before TV was made, I think). They all run east to west. Buena Vista and Morse run north and south and are main arteries through TV. Hope this helps! But by all means go to all the informational meetings you can until you get your bearings here. I know this is off topic so my apologies!

Correction: 441 runs north to south and is a US Highway. The others are county roads.

Article in today's paper... This happened at Laurel Manor Dr and Buena Vista, so, not the cause for the 466a delay. Motorcycle collided with SUV. cyclist airlifted to Orlando in serious condition.

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Tickled, We have all been there, believe me.

We are not home owners, just renting for a month, so we're just winging it, so to speak. I must add though, people here are so willing to stop and help if you look lost or confused. Thanks to all of you who have stopped and gotten us back on the right track since we've gotten here.

Tickled, We have all been there, believe me.
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Thanks for being so understanding Kathie. TV is nothing like back home. People here are so willing to help you when you get lost. Back home, they would just sit and honk their horns until you moved!