MOUNT DORA, Fla. – Motorists are advised that traffic movements at the intersection of U.S. 441 and Fiddler Road/Beta Drive in Mount Dora have been modified to improve safety as traffic volume at the intersection has increased due to the detour on North Donnelly Street.

Motorists entering the intersection from either direction of Fiddler Road/Beta Drive must now make a right turn onto U.S. 441. Through-traffic on Fiddler Road/Beta Drive and left turns from Fiddler Road/Beta Drive onto U.S. 441 are no longer permitted. Drivers who wish to travel in the opposite direction should use the next available intersection to make a U-turn.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has installed a temporary barrier across U.S. 441 at the intersection to block through-traffic and left turns from Fiddler Road/Beta Drive. The decision was made after observation of the intersection showed increased traffic volume creating safety and operational issues. Requiring vehicles to make right turns only onto U.S. 441 is designed to improve safety.

The intersection modifications will be needed for just a few months. A private developer plans to install a traffic signal at the intersection early next year.

Motorists are encouraged to take alternate routes to avoid the intersection. Travelers who must use the intersection should use extra caution as the community adjusts to the modifications to the intersection movements.