Sumter County officials have announced the completion of construction on McNeill Drive and County 470 in the southern end of the The Villages.
A traffic shift was set to take place Wednesday night to introduce travelers to the newly constructed section of County Road 470, located west of Florida’s Turnpike, and McNeill Drive, located near Middleton. Travelers have been utilizing a temporary roadway just north of County Road 470 as a connection route to Central Parkway. The new construction enables a continuous travel path, allowing drivers to proceed straight on County Road 470 and access McNeil Drive directly, ultimately improving connectivity to Central Parkway and surrounding areas.
The project includes the installation of two roundabouts, multi-modal paths off McNeill Drive, designed for golf carts, bikers, and walkers, and improved access to The Villages Public Safety Fire Station 49…