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Britt Road Repair Begins: Road To Open In Fall?

     Construction is now underway on the Britt Road repair project in the Mount Dora area following approval of the contract by the Lake County Board of County Commissioners during its July 14 meeting.
    Britt Road has remained impassable since 2024 when Hurricane Milton washed out over a 100-foot section of the roadway. Restoring the road has required an extensive planning and coordination process, including securing additional property and working closely with multiple partners, including the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), since Britt Road is designated as a Federal Aid Highway.
    Crews officially began work on the project early this week. Construction is expected to be completed in October, although the timeline may be adjusted based on weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Residents can expect to see crews working on site as the project progresses.
    "After overcoming what felt like insurmountable odds, I'm incredibly relieved to see that crews have officially begun work on Britt Road," said Leslie Campione, Chairman of the Lake County Board of County Commissioners. "This has been a project like none other in that we did not have enough property to begin repairing Britt Road due to the ravine that had been cut underneath the road, and it took a year of negotiations to acquire property, and due to the unique environmental and hydrological characteristics, it another seven months to get permits from other agencies and meet the requirements needed to obtain grant funding for reconstruction costs. I can't wait until Britt Road is fully reopened to serve the community again."
    Lake County will continue to provide updates throughout construction to keep the community informed of major milestones and any impacts to the area.