ORLANDO, Fla. – Alright, Central Florida drivers—let’s talk about a spot that’s been giving folks headaches longer than a cheap GPS: Boggy Creek Road at Simpson Road.
I recently got an email about the area, and let’s just say my migraine started before I finished reading the subject line. If you know, you know.
This intersection has been the hot topic of local traffic drama for years. But recently, the construction crews rolled in with good intentions—and a whole lot of cones. And while the improvements are on their way, we all know construction means things often look worse before they look better.
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But here’s where things really hit the brakes—literally.
If you’re heading south on Boggy Creek approaching Simpson, here’s the scoop: you’ve got two lanes.
But if you’re not paying attention (and clearly, some aren’t), that right lane turns into a right-turn-only lane. That means if you’re in that lane and hoping to go straight—surprise!—you’re not supposed to.
What happens next?
Drivers come to a full stop and try to wedge themselves back into the left lane, the only one that actually goes straight.
Cue the backup. Cue the honking. Cue the chaos.
Let me be as clear as a freshly painted lane marker: if you’re stopping in a turn lane trying to force your way back into the through lane, you are part of the problem. I get it—we all miss a sign here or there. But once you’ve made the mistake, don’t drag the rest of us into it. Keep going with the flow and correct it safely after the intersection. There’s no traffic mistake that a good U-turn or a side street turnaround can’t fix.
Otherwise, you’re just a rolling roadblock. And if you cause a crash or jam things up, don’t be surprised if you end up with a ticket that costs more than your car’s last oil change.
So please—don’t make your traffic problem everyone else’s. Keep it moving, stay alert, and remember: just because you can stop in the middle of a lane, doesn’t mean you should.