Central Florida Expressway Authority advances Poinciana-area connector project

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The Central Florida Expressway Authority is advancing its plans for a new expressway in Osceola County near Poinciana.

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The authority currently is working on a Southport Connector which would go from State Road 538 to Florida’s Turnpike. It has three potential paths it is exploring to the south of Lake Tohopekaliga to pursue the road.

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Will Hawthorne, the authority’s director of engineering, said during a Nov. 14 meeting the roadway comes as Polk and Osceola counties are expected to grow significantly.

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