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South River Road Hurricane Evacuation Route Improvements

Summary

Wellen Park and the West Village Improvement District are leading and funding the engineering and permitting for South River Road, a critical regional hurricane evacuation route.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Estimated total regional roadway improvement cost ranges between $85 million and $88 million, with Wellen Park contributing significantly through engineering and impact fee credits.

✅Who benefits

Motorists, evacuating residents, and regional commuters who gain a fully engineered, widened hurricane evacuation route without placing the financial burden solely on city taxpayers.

⚠️Who could be affected

None.

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