[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Have no idea who is actually responsible for the lack of work being done on 441 but whoever it is needs to find a new job

The 441 project is FDOT.
Projected to be completed fall 2023.
Probably more like spring/summer 2024.
238395-5 U.S. 441 Widening from Lake Ella Road to Avenida Central

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

The 441 project is FDOT.
Projected to be completed fall 2023.
Probably more like spring/summer 2024.
238395-5 U.S. 441 Widening from Lake Ella Road to Avenida Central

Thanks for the info but at the rate of work not being done think it might take a few more years. Would think that stores along 441 would be bitterly complaining about loss of business.

[flsteve]

Originally Posted by Lancer

Lowes and BJs appear to be in Sumter county.

After living here for 1.5 years I just learned that Walmart is actually in Marion County, Lowes is in Sumter County and Sams is in Lake County.

Fun fact for me is that I live in Del Mar and can drive my golf cart 2.75 miles to Walmart through 3 different counties! I never knew that Walmart was 2 counties away from me.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Be careful when driving to BJ's. I went there today, and the new road on the south end from Rt. 441 to the store has several short sections where they have installed brick pavers instead of the regular hard pavement. I assume this was done for aesthetics. But, the pavers are coming apart and creating large potholes. It appears as though the bricks are just sitting on a sand base? Not a good idea, especially since there will be a lot of large trucks driving on those pavers.

They've been there for years.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by Mrs.Guy

OK. I agree. If I felt that strongly about it.... I would have called the proper authorities.

Touché!

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Here is the email I got from FDOT five months ago about the Rt 441 project. I don't know who to call about the paver issue, but I think BJ's is in Lake County, not Sumter. But, so far, I am batting .000.

Thank you for reaching out!
This project has not been placed on hold.
There are different factors that may affect work on the construction site that can range from weather to labor and materials issues, among other reasons.
I will make sure to voice your concerns to the project team and please be rest assured that they are doing their best to move things along and get the job done.
kind regards,
Lynette Cruz | Community Outreach Coordinator
EXP U.S Services
In-House FDOT Consultant, District 5
Ocala/Leesburg Construction
Office: 352-326-7744 / 352-620-3020
Cell: 352-359-7059
[email protected]
Your source for information on FDOT projects in Central Florida

If you look on Google Maps you can see that Sumter County has a small corner that reaches over 27/441 From Aldi's in the Northwest to Northeast corner of NE 136 LP to Health Care Partners Family Medicine in Southeast corner.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The Lowes on Rt. 441 and BJ's have Lady Lake addresses, so I think they are both in Lake County.

No check the map on google.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Rodneysblue

If you look on Google Maps you can see that Sumter County has a small corner that reaches over 27/441 From Aldi's in the Northwest to Northeast corner of NE 136 LP to Health Care Partners Family Medicine in Southeast corner.

I already did that. See Post No. 35.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Rodneysblue

They've been there for years.

They won't be there for many more years, unless the brick sections are repaired.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I hate to beat a dead horse, but I called both Lowes and BJ's and both people I spoke with were certain that they are located in Lake County.

Beg to differ, check the map.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

They won't be there for many more years, unless the brick sections are repaired.

I agree.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by sdeikenberry

That area is not Sumter Co...it's Lake Co.

Check the map.

[Rodneysblue]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I already did that. See Post No. 35.