McCulloch Road corridor planning
Summary
Orange County wants to widen McCulloch Road near UCF — a $33 million, 1.1-mile project. Seminole commissioners worried about floodplain impacts on the West Hampton community, the congested SR 434 intersection, and any future bridge over the Econ River; Bill Hyde of Geneva said just say no.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Estimated $33 million at planning level — borne primarily by Orange County, but 15% of corridor traffic is Seminole's.
Commuters, UCF-area residents, and emergency responders would gain capacity and safety on a congested corridor.
West Hampton residents face potential floodplain compensation impacts, and opponents fear the project could enable a future Econ River bridge.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners — April 14, 2026
Orange County wants to widen McCulloch Road near UCF — a $33 million, 1.1-mile project. Seminole commissioners worried about floodplain impacts on the West Hampton community, the congested SR 434 intersection, and any future bridge over the Econ River; Bill Hyde of Geneva said just say no.
Board of County Commissioners — February 24, 2026
Orange County held a meeting in Seminole County about widening McCulloch Road toward Lockwood — a road that's in Seminole County but not in the county's plans. About 80% of the roughly 70 attendees opposed it, and commissioners plan a Chairman-signed letter asserting jurisdictional rights plus a briefing on the outdated interlocal road agreement. Commissioner Zembower sees it as a backdoor attempt to push traffic toward the Econlockhatchee.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Seminole County
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.