The positioned the bridge closer to 44 today

[stings]

Great pictures. Thanks for the update.

[geofitz13]

Great pics! Thank you! I know there are those who object to all the expansion in TV, and they are entitled to their feelings. However, I think this is an exciting time to be here, with all the changes going on, and having some idea of what is coming in the future!

[John_W]

Here's how it should look when completed.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by geofitz13

Great pics! Thank you! I know there are those who object to all the expansion in TV, and they are entitled to their feelings. However, I think this is an exciting time to be here, with all the changes going on, and having some idea of what is coming in the future!

I so agree.

[NotGolfer]

Originally Posted by geofitz13

Great pics! Thank you! I know there are those who object to all the expansion in TV, and they are entitled to their feelings. However, I think this is an exciting time to be here, with all the changes going on, and having some idea of what is coming in the future!

I so agree with you! We drove past the area yesterday on and were amazed at the progress being done. The topography is constantly changing for sure. We'd been by there a couple of weeks ago and the changes were obvious even from that time. Expansion may bring some objections but 10 yrs from now (many of us may not still be here) it will be amazing!! We had a term for objectors up north...it was "NIMBY's" (not in my back yard)...but most of the time it was the newbies that objected the most vehemently.

[Brenda.ball]

This NEWBY is anxiously awaiting the time we will be full time. We are continually amazed at all the changes that are occurring so quickly. When we purchased nearly 2 years ago, Desoto was still a sand lot.

[Larry A]

We'll finally be down Full-Time in 3 weeks. Can't wait. Does anyone have any info on when we'll be able to cross the Turnpike via Golf Cart and when this bridge over 44 will be open to traffic?

[justjim]

This bridge over 44 is great “marketing” for The Villages. The bridge being built over the Turnpike will be even greater “marketing” for The Villages. Thousands and thousands of Florida visitors will view them every single day of the year.

[FenneyFanatic]

You betcha!!

[cndlou3]

Are they leaving it as a open span bridge or will it be like the one at Spanish Springs? I can't wait to see it.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Larry A

We'll finally be down Full-Time in 3 weeks. Can't wait. Does anyone have any info on when we'll be able to cross the Turnpike via Golf Cart and when this bridge over 44 will be open to traffic?

Nobody knows the exact time but several Villagers I know are projecting by the fall of 2020 you will be able to cross the Turnpike into The Villages of Southern Oaks. State Rt 44 bridges won’t get you very far south until the bridges over the Turnpike get functional.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Originally Posted by Larry A

We'll finally be down Full-Time in 3 weeks. Can't wait. Does anyone have any info on when we'll be able to cross the Turnpike via Golf Cart and when this bridge over 44 will be open to traffic?

Last thing I heard (rumor sort of) was the turnpike bridge will be the end of this year or early next year.

We move in, Sept 5th, and are awaiting the bridge before buying our mandatory golf carts

[Serenoa]

Does anyone else think the Hwy 44 bridge at Brownwood will be moved tonite/early tomorrow morning? Seems like they would do it on a week night, instead of a weekend night when there might be more late night traffic on the road. Just a hunch.

[Nucky]

Under Promise and Over Deliver. Sure looks like they will be beating their own time estimate on the Pike Bridge.

It is an exciting time to live here. There are a whole lot of Very Smart People who moved to the far side of the Operation. They in my eyes are very Savy. I envy them. We almost did it but am not going to go until 2021. I can't stand the thought of selling our Manufactured Home in The Historical Section. It will be the perfect place to house the family when they come to visit.

I was concerned about the Bridges a while back. From what the pictures show they are built to very high standards. It really is amazing what people with knowledge and money can build. I would have been down there to look for myself buy Don Goldwingnut said to stay clear for a bit for safety reasons. It is amazing to see a bridge being placed. It looks like the fencing they are using will make encapsulate the entire structure. I don't live their yet but count me as a Grateful Villager!