Seminole County 417 Connector Partnership
Summary
A proposed $200 million connector from SR 417 to the airport area would ease congestion on East Lake Mary Boulevard and give freight and emergency vehicles direct airport access. The county wants Sanford's new five-cent gas tax share — about $1 million a year, up to ten years — to close the funding gap.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Sanford's share would be roughly $1 million a year of its new gas tax money, possibly for up to ten years.
Drivers on the congested East Lake Mary corridor, airport businesses and freight, and the region's tourism economy — plus everyone dodging that traffic today.
Residents of the forested area along the alignment — including a home in an area with ten eagle nests — and city taxpayers funding a road they may rarely use.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Live From the City of Sanford City Commission Work Session Meeting @ — May 11, 2026
The city is deciding whether to sign an interlocal agreement with Seminole County for the 417 connector, which must be approved by June 1. Supporters say growth, airport traffic, and the sports complex make it inevitable; opponents worry about homes near the route and whether the city keeps giving away leverage.
Live From the City of Sanford City Commission Work Session Meeting @ — April 13, 2026
A proposed $200 million connector from SR 417 to the airport area would ease congestion on East Lake Mary Boulevard and give freight and emergency vehicles direct airport access. The county wants Sanford's new five-cent gas tax share — about $1 million a year, up to ten years — to close the funding gap.
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