Orange County Staff presented a Conceptual Analysis Study for upgrades to Tiny Road, spanning from south of Bridgewater Crossings Blvd to Tilden Rd. Plans include enhanced pedestrian and bicycle facilities,…
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Permanent Stoplight at Schofield Road Moves Into Design Phase
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…
Reams Road Improvements Delayed Due To Bridge Design
Planned improvements to Reams Road have been delayed after the Board of County Commissioners approved a change order to address design challenges with the road. The initial engineering design and…
Wilson Calls for Speakers Amid Reams Road Developer Lawsuit & Construction Delays at Dec 17 BCC
Commissioner Wilson is seeking local residents to speak on public safety and development along Reams Road at the December 17 Board of County Commissioners meeting. Two separate topics regarding Reams…
Development Pause Proposed For Reams Road Area Due To Flooding
Commissioner Wilson has requested the Board of County Commissioners to explore a pause in development along Reams Road due to ongoing flooding. To secure a pause in development, the Board…
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…
Street Lighting & Pedestrian Safety Improvements Planned Throughout Horizon West
To address transportation projects in Orange County without a dedicated sales tax funding source, the Orange County Board of Commissioners passed a $100 million Accelerated Transportation Safety Program in 2023….
Site Work Begins On SR 516 Toll Road Connector
Site work has begun on the new SR 516 toll road connecting SR 429 to US 27. Construction work is now visible from Schofield Road, which is the entry to…
Tragic Accident on Reams Road Results in Teen’s Death; Fundraiser Launched for Family Support
A tragic accident on Thursday, June 6, 2024, has left a 14-year-old girl dead after a tree fell onto the car in which she was riding. The incident occurred around…
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,…
CFTOD Planning Western Way Expansion To 6-Lanes
CFTOD is exploring a $100 million bond to continue roadway infrastructure improvements throughout the district. This bond would include the third and final phase of World Drive improvements along with…
Survey: MetroPlan Orlando Transportation Study
MetroPlan Orlando is seeking feedback on the state of transportation in Central Florida with a new survey. MetroPlan Orlando is the metropolitan planning organization for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties….
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…
Schofield Road Head-On Collision Results In 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Hurt
A deadly collision occurred around 6:30am this morning along Schofield Road, close to the intersection of 5 Mile Road by Southern Hill Farms. According to FHP, a Nissan Maxima traveling…
Schofield Road Stoplight Now Active
Orange County’s latest traffic safety initiative at the Schofield Road and Avalon Road intersection is now fully operational, marking a significant step toward enhancing road safety in the area. This…
3 Cyclists Injured Over Weekend Along Hamlin Groves Trail
A tragic accident occurred this past weekend when three cyclists were struck by a car. The incident took place on Hamlin Groves Trail, west of Tiny Road, around 8:30 a.m…
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 Spring Elementary Student Struck By Vehicle; Transported To Hospital
Water Spring Elementary School Principle Dr. Larson notified parents of an unfortunate situation that occurred off campus after school. While walking home from school, a student was struck by a…
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…
Tiny Rd & Tilden Rd Intersection Funded For Traffic Signal
Orange County Board of County Commissioners approved a new traffic intersection and roadway improvements at the intersection of Tiny Road and Tilden Road. The total cost of the project is…
