[Normal]

Originally Posted by Altavia

It appears the intent is for 4 lane through traffic to cross the Bexely Bridge connecting to 4 lane McNeil drive south to Central Parkway (470).

Continuing The Dream: Volume 3

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.

[Annie66]

Originally Posted by merrymini

New areas are lighter on traffic because all the people are not there yet. I thought it was funny when I asked someone why they liked the southern area better and they said it was “quiet.” Well, it wasn’t fully developed yet! I hate to drive up to the most northern areas because the traffic congestion is terrible but that is where all the new businesses seem to go. It will get busier and busier as all the people move in. Also the road and paths may have to be different in the south due to building constraints due to wet lands and such.

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

[Normal]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

So, and your point is??

It is becoming unsafe to cross our cart at the Citrus Grove gate and the 2 lane is driven on like it is a four lane. I hate even going to the post office. The golf cart path shared with the road is dangerous.

[Nucky]

I understand that this is an important issue to you Mr. or Mrs. OP.

Me personally, I couldn’t give a Fig Newton about noise from the Pike or any other road anywhere in The Villages. I’m about a mile or so from 441 in The Historic Section and was going to start a petition about the road noise and the occasional noise from Spanish Springs Town Square. Since nobody over here can hear I got no support on that issue. I normally can’t hear NOTHING anyway, just ask my wifey.

[Annie66]

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 a straighter, albeit a more boring, construction.

[NoMo50]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Yes, the developer just decided to cut costs on roads, not like its a county road that needs to meet state and federal guidelines and approval.
So let’s keep blaming it on the developer.

It is doubtful that cost cutting was the major factor behind the design of Meggison. All of the infrastructure in new construction areas, including roads, is recaptured by the bonds issued in those areas. So, in essence, these construction costs will be borne by the new homeowners. And don't think for a minute that there aren't multiple levels of approvals attached to new roadway development.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by jimdecastro

I am the VHA Neighborhood Rep in Citrus Grove (and will be in Newell in June). We have been trying to address this since the Spring. The powers that be (developer, WPD, Sumter County) state this was engineered appropriately.

What explanation do they give for changing the design of Meggison south of sawgrass? Is it safer than Meggison north? Or Buena Vista and Morse south of 466?

[westernrider75]

Much less traffic!!!! Are you kidding? That’s one of the reasons we didn’t buy up north, because of the gridlock.

[divolady@bellsouth.net]

Originally Posted by Normal

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?

Sell sell sell all about money with no concern about traffic and people

[TomPerry]

Same old, same old! It is like it is all over the country! When people move to a desirable place, they want it to stay the same as when they moved there! They don’t want anyone else coming in and screwing up their great place! Not in my new back yard!

[Beyond The Wall]

Originally Posted by Normal

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?

Have you ever driven on Hillsbourgh , Pinalles, or any east west road connecting Morse and BV.
All have continuous heavy traffic. The fact that Meggison goes directly into Brownwood adds to its use.

[jimkerr]

Originally Posted by Normal

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?

It’s no different than other areas of the villages. The road can handle the traffic just fine.

[Normal]

Originally Posted by Beyond The Wall

Have you ever driven on Hillsbourgh , Pinalles, or any east west road connecting Morse and BV.
All have continuous heavy traffic. The fact that Meggison goes directly into Brownwood adds to its use.

Yes, I’ve driven on Pinalles two or three times. It isn’t ideal to live on either. That’s a great point.

[Chamo]

Is there anything that you people don’t complain about. If you don’t see the future here the way they are building what do you expect. My suggestion move somewhere else this place is only going to get more and more people.
You either love it or leave it case close.

[srswans]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

What explanation do they give for changing the design of Meggison south of sawgrass? Is it safer than Meggison north? Or Buena Vista and Morse south of 466?

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.