Only days after the article “No Near-Term Improvements Coming To Avalon & Schofield Intersection” was published, Orange County Public Works has changed course regarding the Avalon Rd & Schofield Rd…
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No Near-Term Improvements Coming To Avalon & Schofield Intersection
The paving of Schofield Road has opened a much needed east-west roadway in the region, the additional traffic congestion has created new safety concerns for Horizon West residents. In a…
Permits Filed For 16 Tesla Superchargers In Horizon West
Permits filed with Orange County show 16 new Tesla V4 Supercharges planned for Horizon West. Tesla’s new V4 Superchargers can add between 160 – 200 miles of range in 15…
Green Light for Lake-Orange Connector: Phase 1 of SR 516 Construction Approved
The Central Florida Expressway Authority has approved the first phase of construction for SR 516, a new east/west toll road connecting US 27 with SR 429. Construction has been approved…
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT: Avalon Road Shut Down Due To Sinkhole
A sinkhole has opened up along Avalon Road, forcing a segment of the road to be shut down while repairs are made. Southbound Avalon is currently shut down at Seidel…
Orlando Surf Park Submits Permits To Orange County For Horizon West Location
The Ocean Sports Development company is proceeding with plans to open an Orlando Surf Park in Horizon West. Multiple permits were recently submitted to Orange County containing more information on…
News 13 Discuss Horizon West Growth & Development With Commissioner Wilson
In the weekly show Political Connections on Spectrum News 13, Ybeth Bruzual went in-depth on the growth and development occurring in Horizon West during last weeks episode. During the 22…
Tesla Clermont Grand Opening Sunday; Featuring Test Drives & Cybertruck
Tesla Motors is gearing up to expand its presence in Florida with the grand opening of its latest showroom in Clermont. The event is set to take place on December…
Updates On 3 New Gas Stations Coming To Horizon West
More gas stations are coming to Horizon West to help relieve the current overcrowded pumps that residents experience, especially along Avalon Road. In total, 3 new stations will be coming…
Avalon Road Traffic Shift Occurring At Porter Road
A planned traffic shift will be occurring along Avalon Road at the intersection with Porter Road. The roadway improvement will expand Avalon Road in this segment and extend Porter Road…
New Stop Lights & Traffic Calming Measures Planned For Horizon West
The Orange County Public Works Department is actively working on multiple new measures to improve traffic safety in Horizon West. Orange County has implemented Vision Zero, a strategy to eliminate…
Orange County Invites Community to Discuss Tiny Road Improvements
In a bid to enhance road safety and traffic flow, Orange County has initiated a Roadway Conceptual Analysis (RCA) study focusing on a two-mile stretch of Tiny Road. This segment,…
12 Fuel Pumps Planned At Flamingo Crossings 7-Eleven
A new 7-Eleven gas station at Flamingo Crossings will have 12 pumps available according to permits filed. Construction of the gas station is underway, and will be the second new…
Schofield Road Detours Removed As Paving Nears Completion
Detours routing traffic around Schofield Road have been removed, allowing cars to fully utilize Schofield Road again as the paving project nears completion. Half of the road, from US-27 to…
Construction Begins On New SR 429 Median Protection Improvements
The Central Florida Expressway Authority has begun a new project on SR 429 and SR 451 media protection protections. The SR 429 and SR 451 Median Protection Improvements project will…
Schofield Road Paving Project Update
Work continues on the Lake County project to pave the entirety of Schofield Road from the Orange County line to SR 27. Schofield Road is a slow and bumpy dirt…
225-Acre Everest Place Development Planned At 192 & 429 Intersection With Condos, Hotels, Retail, & Waterpark
A new 225-acre development is under construction at the southwest intersection of 192 and 429. The new Everest Place development plans to commercial space, medical building, multi-family apartments, condos, hotels,…
Reams & Ficquette Rd Improvement Updates
Commissioner Nicole Wilson hosted a Community Meeting on On June 26 regarding upcoming improvements to Reams Road and Ficquette Road. The meeting was held at Horizon West Middle School and…
Group Forms To Advocate Against Street Racing; Video Shows Car Racing Around Hamlin
A new group has formed to combat the increasing level of street racing and speeding occurring in Horizon West, Windermere, and Winter Garden. Street racing has been an ongoing issue…
Orange County Vision 2050 Town Hall On Tuesday, May 9; Feedback Requested
Orange County will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, May to gather public input for the Vision 2050 plan. The University of Florida estimates that by 2050, our…
