Avalon Road (C.R. 545) is planned to be widened from two lanes to four lanes along the segment between U.S. 192 and Hartzog Road, covering approximately 1.6 miles. The project will add a sidewalk on the east side of the roadway and a shared‑use path on the west side. Additional improvements will include upgraded drainage, new traffic signals, enhanced lighting, intersection upgrades, and landscaping. The design will be in general accordance with the Roadway Conceptual Analysis Report dated March 2024 and approved by the Board of County Commissioners.

This roadway widening project is intended to enhance safety and increase capacity to accommodate future travel demands. Pedestrian and bicycle safety will also be improved through the addition of a sidewalk and a shared‑use path.

The design phase is anticipated to be completed in spring of 2027.

A Public Hearing is scheduled for May 5, 2026 to present the Project Environmental Impact Report.

Newsletters will be distributed at the following three (3) milestones:

• At the beginning of the design phase.
• At the start of the right-of-way acquisition process.
• When the project is advertised for construction.

Cathy Evangelo, P.E., Senior Engineer
Orange County Public Works Department
4200 South John Young Parkway
Orlando, FL 32839

Phone: 407-836-8034
Email: Cathy.Evangelo@ocfl.net

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