Originally Posted by Annie66 (Post 2173105)

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned that Meggison Road is such a winding, curvy highway where the lanes seem to be a bit narrower than other major roads. When I drive down it, I imagine this is like a Formula 1 track. I'm unaware if this feature has led to a higher incidence of auto accidents. I just do not understand why it was designed this way and not have more or a straight, albeit a more boring, construction.

Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2173086)

Um ya, everyone likes to drive farther to get somewhere? I understand and respect what you have said, but I know for a fact that airport shuttles from Orlando are already eyeing the opening of the Meggison 470 junction. The shuttle driver we used on Groome mentioned it when we returned last week from visiting family.

Originally Posted by srswans (Post 2173137)

Meggison drops to two lanes behind gates and is probably considered a neighborhood street rather than a thoroughfare at that point.

Traffic will be less treacherous once Newell et al construction is done - probably in a year or so.

Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2172994)

All of Citrus Grove is in Sumter County. All of Meggison Road in Citrus Grove is 2 lane. It is probably just dollar sign blindness by the developer. More lots take priority over safer roads. The golf cart crossing to Southern Oaks is very tough. You really have to have your peepers open and be patient to cross.

Originally Posted by Rainger99 (Post 2173163)

Why isn't Meggison considered a neighborhood street north of sawgrass?

And once Meggison is open to 470, I think traffic will increase - people will be driving to Newell, Lake Denham, Dabney and the Turnpike - and hopefully to the Costco or Trader Joes that we expect will be built down near Middleton.

Originally Posted by Normal (Post 2172972)

We moved into Citrus Grove a little more than a year ago. Since then, traffic has GREATLY increased along Meggison road. My fear is it will even get worse once the road connects to 470/ turnpike and the Bexley bridge opens up. It’s only two lanes wide after passing the Citrus Grove gates and crossing the road with golf carts or walking has gotten more and more treacherous. Furthermore, another hundred plus homes are being built in the Newell Franklin area which would only make things worse. I’m beginning to wonder if things were thought through for this busy thoroughfare?

Originally Posted by Altavia (Post 2173152)

People drive further all the time to get places faster.

If you look closely at the map, the 4 lane McNeal will be shorter from Sawgrass to the Turnpike than 2 lane Megason to 470 and backtracking west
to the Turnpike entrance.

Similar to how 301/Warm Springs is faster from Everglades than Marshbend even though it a couple of miles longer.

If you live south of Sawgrass, it's a different story depending on how far south.

But it's clear Megason south of Sawgrass is designed to discourage through traffic but send it down McNeal past the planned medical and commercial center.

Originally Posted by kendi (Post 2173217)

The fact that Meggison would get much busier was obvious even before you moved into citrus grove. Should have known before you purchased.

Originally Posted by rainger99 (Post 2173038)

the population is about 135,000 now. What is your definition of a bustling metropolis?

Originally Posted by rainger99 (Post 2173038)

the population is about 135,000 now. What is your definition of a bustling metropolis?

Originally Posted by b0bd0herty (Post 2173028)

They are already (not just contractors) hitting 50 mph and more.

Originally Posted by Annie66 (Post 2173094)

You must have a low threshold of pain. The traffic in most cities is 4 or 5 times worse.