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The Central Florida Expressway Authority is moving forward with its plans for a new highway in Osceola County near Poinciana.
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The authority is currently working on a Southport Connector that would go from State Road 538 to Florida’s Turnpike. It has three potential trails that it explores south of Lake Tohopekaliga to continue its journey.
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Will Hawthorne, the authority’s technical director, said at a Nov. 14 meeting that the road comes as Polk and Osceola counties are expected to grow significantly.
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