A long-stalled road project in Palm Beach County is gaining momentum after years of litigation, with construction potentially beginning in late 2027.
The State Road 7 extension has been in planning for decades, promising to connect Northlake Boulevard to Okeechobee Boulevard through a roundabout on 60th Street. The project has divided the community, with supporters citing traffic relief and improved emergency response times, while opponents worry about increased traffic around the Ibis community and environmental impacts.
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State Road 7 extension project moves closer to reality after decades of delays
“That sign’s been there for God…I mean, years,” said Janine Holofcener, who has lived in Ibis since 2009…