Crews Lake Drive road safety dispute
Summary
A resident described daily backups at SR 60 and Old Lake Wales Road, a bad curve she says caused her own accident, and asked for turn lanes, arrow markings, and a lower speed. The county manager took it under advisement.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown; improvements would be a future county or FDOT expense.
Daily commuters and truck traffic through that intersection.
Residents near the Highland Club development and Crews Lake Drive who face unsafe road conditions.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners — August 18, 2026
A resident described daily backups at SR 60 and Old Lake Wales Road, a bad curve she says caused her own accident, and asked for turn lanes, arrow markings, and a lower speed. The county manager took it under advisement.
Board of County Commissioners — July 7, 2026
Resident Sue Nelson told the board federal safety funding was pulled because the county didn't widen Crews Lake Drive to 12-foot lanes, contradicting what transportation director Jay Jarvis told applicants. She asked how the county defends it.
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