Road project acceleration through bond sales
Summary
The county is setting up bond financing backed by the infrastructure sales tax to build shovel-ready road projects years early — including the 40th Street widening near the high school and the Marion Oaks Manor flyover extension. Expect construction activity and congestion relief across the county in the next couple of years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $190 million in bonds, repaid with infrastructure sales tax revenue.
Commuters and neighborhoods near the accelerated road corridors, including the 484 corridor and growing west Ocala areas.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners — September 15, 2026
Two bond resolutions will let the county move fast on the West 38th/40th Street and NW 49th Street Phase 3 projects — paid from the infrastructure sales tax, not new taxes. An update also showed Emerald Road Extension and SR 40/80th Avenue moving toward completion.
Board of County Commissioners — May 19, 2026
The county is setting up bond financing backed by the infrastructure sales tax to build shovel-ready road projects years early — including the 40th Street widening near the high school and the Marion Oaks Manor flyover extension. Expect construction activity and congestion relief across the county in the next couple of years.
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