VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Residents of Volusia County say a sharp bend on South Glencoe Road is becoming increasingly dangerous as more drivers speed through the neighborhood.
Volusia County officials are now working to find solutions after noticing a rise in accidents and incidents along the road.
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South Glencoe Road serves as a main cut-through between New Smyrna Beach and Edgewater for drivers avoiding Interstate 95. Hundreds of vehicles — including cars, trucks, dump trucks and 18-wheelers — use the road daily.
Residents say the bend is risky and many drivers don’t slow down for the speed-limit drop.
“It’s a high-speed section here. Not many people slow down here as you can see, not even trucks,” said Vincent Santini, who lives near the bend.
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Neighbors shared videos and photos with News 6 showing vehicles speeding past the bend.
One resident said he has had to replace his fence multiple times after vehicles lost control. Recently, an SUV went airborne on the curb and landed on his fence.
The problem has grown with new developments going in around the road.
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“This has been my home since 1978 and I would say it’s been an issue at least since they put the traffic light in and all the construction on 44 in 2012 and 2014,” said Cindy Harris, a longtime resident.
This week, Volusia County leaders held a neighborhood meeting with Glencoe Road residents to discuss safety concerns.
“There’s approximately $5 million dedicated to safety projects throughout Volusia County to help out with areas just like this,” said County Councilman Danny Robins, whose district covers the road.
The county plans to add more signage, lighting and audio vibratory pavement markings — similar to rumble strips — to slow drivers down.
“They also assured us they’re going to put signs on either side of the road for local deliveries only, maybe calm down some of the thru traffic,” Harris said.
Volusia County said it will begin making these safety improvements in the coming months.