PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — As Port St. Lucie experiences rapid growth, traffic concerns are mounting, especially along Southbend Boulevard, a four-mile stretch from SW Oakridge Drive to SE Becker Road.
City officials kicked off a new study to find ways to improve traffic flow and safety along the road that has just one lane in each direction and sees more than 15,000 cars a day.
“We want to continue to evaluate our roadways as we see growth,” said Beth Zsoka, who does community outreach for the city’s Public Works Department. “We want to make sure our roadways can accommodate the additional growth and keep residents safe. Safety is number one.”…