Orange County is moving forward with plans to improve the intersection of Schofield Road and Avalon Road, a critical junction in Horizon West that serves as a key connection to…
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Flemings Road Barricaded At County Border To Protect Road Integrity
Orange County has installed a barricade across Flemings Road near the Lake County border to maintain the road integrity until it is upgraded. Lake County residents had been driving several…
BCC Approves Changes to Sutton Lakes Development Amid Questions Over Commissioner Wilson’s Availability
The Board of County Commissioners has approved a change to the Sutton Lakes Planned Development, located on a 139-acre property south of Horizon West, east of Avalon Road. In a…
BCC Approves Over $300k In Proportionate Share Agreements; Including For Don The Beachcomber
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners recently approved two Proportionate Share Agreements totaling over $300,000 to improve local roadways in Horizon West. During the request process for new developments,…
Flemings Road & Sawgrass Bay Connection Construction Expected To Begin This Fall
Help support HorizonWestInfo.com with local stories specific to Horizon West and our growing area by becoming a Premium Supporter. An update on Horizon West east-west corridors was presented to the…
Lower Speed Limit & Traffic Signal Coming To Avalon & Schofield Intersection In April
Orange County District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson has confirmed that a lower speed limit and portable traffic signals are being implemented soon at the Avalon and Schofield intersection. This improvement…
Water Main Break Shuts Down Avalon Road Northbound At Waterleigh
Avalon Road at Waterleigh is completely shut down to all northbound traffic due to a water main break. One lane is able to get by southbound. The water main break…
Portable Signals Coming For Schofield & Avalon Intersection
Commissioner Wilson announced on Wednesday, during the Surf Park Community Meeting, that a portable traffic signal is now in the works for the Schofield Rd and Avalon Rd intersection. Orange…
Orange County Now Exploring Multi-Way Stop Signs At Avalon & Schofield Intersection
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…
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…
🚨 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…
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…
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…
Car Wash Planned On Avalon Road By Hospital
A new car wash site is planned along Avalon Road by Orlando Health Hospital. The site also includes a new 260-unit apartment complex named Horizon Vue along with several other…
New Independence Parkway Extension Update
Orange County hosted a public hearing on December 15, 2022 regarding the extension of New Independence Parkway to the Lake County border. This new urban 4-lane divided east-west roadway will…
Breaking: Avalon Road at Porter Road Under Extreme Flooding
The intersection of Avalon Road at Porter Road is currently experiencing excessive flooding on the roadway. Drivers needing to travel through the area should seek alternate routes, as it’s uncertain…
Stoplight At Avalon & New Independence To Activate August 2
A new stoplight at the intersection of Avalon Road and New Independence Parkway is scheduled to activate on August 2. The stoplight is currently powered-on and has been in yellow…
