Drivers will soon have a new connection between Lake and Orange counties, with the anticipated opening of a road linking Sawgrass Bay Boulevard in Lake County to Flemings Road in Orange County's Winter Garden in November 2026.
This new connection is expected to reduce commute times for theme park workers living in Lake County and working at Walt Disney World, but it also raises concerns about potential truck traffic in the area.
(It will) certainly be an inducement for these (truck drivers). They’ll save gas and time
Local resident Steve Meyer expressed his concerns about sharing the road with truck drivers, prompting an investigation into potential restrictions on truck traffic when the new connection opens.
Author's summary: New road connection sparks truck traffic concerns.