Residents sound alarm on traffic dangers as growth surges in St. Lucie County

As rapid growth continues across western St. Lucie County, some residents are raising concerns about whether local roads are keeping up with the increasing traffic and development.

Two neighbors, Mike and Janet, reached out to WPTV reporter Brooke Chau about two separate traffic concerns just five miles apart.

Mike points to the Commerce Centre Drive roundabout near PGA Village and its connection to I-95, saying the volume of traffic has outpaced the roadway design.

“It is a constant source of accidents and confusion,” Mike said. “This area has the worst planning of infrastructure of anywhere I have ever lived.”…

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