- November 23, 2024
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The Florida Department of Transportation is proposing redesigning the median opening at Water Oak Lane and West Granada Boulevard to enhance safety.
A public meeting was held on Tuesday, March 21, to discuss the proposed changes, which include the modification of the median opening to a two-way directional median opening. According to FDOT, the change will still allow drivers to make northbound and southbound right turns onto West Granada Boulevard, as well as left turns onto Water Oak Lane.
It would, however, prohibit northbound and southbound left turns onto West Granada Boulevard.
"These median changes will reduce many potential conflict points, making the road safer for all users," FDOT stated in its presentation.
Between Jan. 1, 2015 and Jan 31, 2023, there were 29 crashes at this intersection, according to FDOT. These crashes resulted in 14 injuries and over $152,000 in estimated property damage.
"Currently, westbound left turn and U-turning drivers have to pull further west within the median opening, blocking the ability of eastbound left-turning drivers to complete their turn," FDOT stated. "Additionally, southbound left-turning who stay in the median opening may partially block or obscure the inside thru lane, resulting in eastbound drivers taking evasive action to avoid a collision."
The proposed improvements — which also include restriping the crosswalk at Water Oak Lane, and updating signage and pavement markings — are estimated to cost FDOT $20,000 for design and $100,000 for construction. The project is estimated to be completed sometime in the fall or winter of this year.
To learn more about the project, visit https://www.cflroads.com/project/992200-1.
