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Central Florida Expressway Authority to hold public meeting on SR 429 improvements

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Central Florida Expressway Authority is inviting the public to attend an informational meeting on a proposal for a new interchange near southwest Apopka.

The proposed interchange would connect Binion Road to State Road 429 in an effort to provide better access to drivers.

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Currently, drivers who live in the area have two options to access the expressway.

One way is the interchange just north of U.S. 441, while the other is to the south at the Ocoee Apopka Road interchange.

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The meeting, scheduled for Nov. 3, will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Apopka High School cafeteria at 555 Martin Street Apopka.

See map of meeting location below:

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The Expressway Authority said residents will be able to view exhibits, ask questions and provide comments about the proposal.

More information about the proposed interchange can be found here.

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Matt Reeser

Matt Reeser, WFTV.com

Matt Reeser joined WFTV in 1998 as a news photographer and has worked for television stations in Kentucky and West Virginia.