[QUOTE=Normal;2407505]To all those who are hoping for more retail south of 44, the new Walmart site on the corner of Morse and 44 has earth movers on site and a chain link fence with covering has been placed around the perimeter. It seems they are moving fast.

It’s an exciting time with our Target looking like a Target, the Outback awaiting staff and construction going on on a lot of retail.[/QUOTE

Business standpoints
 

What possible gains for the developer would there be to adding a golf cart bridge?

The access only to Walmart? There is The Villages Grown which could be converted over to….?

Access to The Continental Golf Club? Access to Sandalwood Condos? Possible buy out of the trailer court and Okahumpka? If it happens, other stars would need to align for sure. IMHO I don’t think it would be a wise move. All of a sudden Continental Country Club carts would have access to the golf cart system of The Villages?

Morse and 44 traffic a nightmare that needs attention
 

This whole intersection needs a major redo.
Morse North and South need two (2) left & two (2) right turn lanes.
44 East and West need two (2) left & two (2) right turn lanes.

Roads at 44 & Morse need widened
 

When are they going to improve all the LEFT turn lanes at hwy 44 & Morse. All the Left turn lanes need to be 2 lanes wide & lengthened. We need infrastructure improved. I have waited 4 lights to get thru this intersection going South bound.

Most locales have the incoming store pay for any improvement needs caused by the store.

Yes, your tax dollars at work. You do realize there are others in Sumter County besides Villagers who will be on the hook as well.

Installing a tunnel would be much cheaper and easier than a bridge. Not sure this will happen, but The Villages has historically been big on having their retail partners being golf cart accessible.

Yes, they’re going to build a $1M bridge just for you.

[QUOTE=Altavia;2407759]That 45/Morse corner looks like it will be a mess, but...

Who would have imagined 5-6 years ago the developer would complete golf cart bridges across 44 twice plus the two more over the Turnpike.

Or completely remove/reroute much of 470 - adding multiple roundabouts.

Or three Charter Schools and have two huge commercial districts under construction at Middleton and Eastport simultaneously.
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Not me...when I purchased home in Mallory in 2006, I was told we would someday be the MIDDLE of the Villages.

Our county commissioner says Walmart is supposed to but the problem exists now. What are you going to do for us Don.

Southbound Morse at 44 needs a dedicated right turn lane.

Why should the Villagers pay to expand a state highway SR44 and a county Road, Morse Blvd?

SR 44 (state "route" 44) at Morse Blvd is a Sumter County road, not a state road. I verified that with FDOT last year and posted an email from them. Look at Google maps.

It is County
 

It is a county road. The real issue was the planning of Morse Blvd. The circle at Kristine Way causes a backup as drivers opt to continue strait southbound in the left lane. I’ve seen the backup extend past the circle because cars are forced to stop in the circle in order to continue south.

I really don't see why a tunnel couldn't be added to go under Morse. It doesn't seem that much more complex than most of the other tunnels along Morse or Buena Vista.