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SR 516 Lake-Orange Expressway is set to open in pieces starting spring 2027

noted Aug 31, 2026

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⚠️ CONFIDENCE MEDIUM: verify before approving. CFX's 4.4-mile SR 516 connecting Lake and Orange counties has been under construction since summer 2024 and is being built in three segments. The agency lists a partial opening in spring 2027 and estimates final completion in early 2029. The corridor includes a wildlife tunnel and a multi-use trail; planning began in 2019.

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