VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County leaders are set to review a new ranked list of road projects, outlining which corridors are most in need of major reconstruction, widening or redesign — and how to pay for them.
The presentation, scheduled during Tuesday’s council meeting, identifies five top-priority projects across the county, including Tomoka Farms Road, Williamson Boulevard, and Howland Boulevard near Catalina in Deltona. County engineers say each corridor is showing signs of heavy wear or failing performance as traffic and development continue to surge.
Tomoka Farms Road is listed near the top due to repeated pavement failure, heavy truck use, and safety concerns. Engineers say the corridor needs more than patching, it requires structural rebuilding.
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“Anything that makes it safer is good in my book,” said driver Tanesha Brownell, who uses the corridor regularly.
Williamson Boulevard, particularly the extension between Pioneer Trail and State Road 44, is ranked just behind Tomoka Farms. County staff say it routinely backs up during peak hours and major events near the Speedway and surrounding commercial corridors.
“Anything to fix the highways and safe zones like that, that’s what our money is supposed to go toward,” Brownell said.
In West Volusia, Howland Boulevard near Catalina in Deltona is also flagged as a study and design priority due to heavy congestion during school and commute hours. Drivers in the area say they support improvements as long as safety remains central to the plan.
“The city is growing,” said Deltona driver Jason Cardona. “It’s kind of dangerous to even pull out. As long as the upgrades are made safely and the circulation makes sense.”
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Along with the priority list, council members will be briefed on potential funding options, including state and federal grants, local property and sales tax revenue, and possible bonding strategies. No votes or final decisions are expected today.
News 6 will continue tracking the discussion and what it could mean for drivers across Volusia County.