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North Hancock Road widening via developer agreement

Summary

Developers will build the widening from the Turnpike to CR 561A for $7.7 million — far below the county's $8.5-12 million estimate — paid with impact fee credits and cash. Commissioners also asked staff to look at adding a turn lane at CR 561A and US 27.

At a glance

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Last discussed May 19, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Saves an estimated $1-4 million versus county construction; paid via impact fee credits ($4.267M) and impact fee cash ($3.5M).

✅Who benefits

South Lake commuters on North Hancock Road get widened lanes, turn lanes, and signals sooner and cheaper.

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