422570-3 South Lake Trail Phase IIIB from Second Avenue to Silver Eagle Road

Project Description

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is constructing Phase III-B of the South Lake Trail, a 1.8-mile multi-use trail along County Road (C.R.) 565A, Eagles Crossing, and State Road (S.R.) 50 in Groveland.

This phase will extend the existing trail along C.R. 565A from Silver Eagle Road to Eagles Crossing. The trail will then continue south along Eagles Crossing to S.R. 50 before extending west along S.R. 50 to Second Avenue, approximately one mile east of S.R. 33.

The South Lake Trail is a multi-use trail system in Lake County that currently spans approximately 12.5 miles, encompassing the Lake Minneola Scenic Trail and connecting to the 22-mile West Orange Trail. The trail is also part of the planned Central Florida Loop and is one of the largest trail systems in Lake County.

What to Expect

During construction, motorists can expect periodic shoulder and lane closures at varying times throughout the project corridor.

Westbound lane closures on S.R. 50 can be expected between Second Avenue and Beverly Drive from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. Between Beverly Drive and Eagles Crossing, westbound lane closures can be expected from 8 p.m. to 11 a.m. Between Eagles Crossing and County Road (C.R.) 565A, westbound lane closures can be expected from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The existing posted speed limit along the corridor will remain in effect throughout construction. Electronic message boards and other signage will help guide traffic safely through the work zone. Levels of work activity and noise will vary during different construction phases. Please note that the construction schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. For the most current project details and lane closure information, please visit FDOT’s Central Florida website at www.cflroads.com.