The Brief
- A proposed pedestrian bridge at International Drive and Sand Lake Road is gaining new momentum.
- Developer Joshua Wallack says he is partnering with Orange County to advance the long-discussed project.
- The intersection is among the state’s most dangerous, with 661 crashes recorded from 2017 to 2022.
ORLANDO, Fla. – A long-planned pedestrian walkway at one of Florida’s most dangerous intersections may be a step closer to reality after a local developer offered to help pay for it.
The backstory:
Joshua Wallack, who operates Mango’s Tropical Café and other venues along International Drive, said he is entering a partnership with Orange County to move forward with the bridge project at International Drive and Sand Lake Road. The crossing has been on planning documents for more than a decade.…