Suncoast Parkway Extension
With the Suncoast Parkway extension in Citrus County still unresolved, ten different alignments, with four southern segments, twelve central segments, and one northern segment, have been brought to attention regarding the parkway's routing. Regardless of the alignment (if selected and built), the list of proposed interchanges is as follows.
| Intersecting Roadway | Notes |
|---|---|
| US 98 / SR 700 Current northern terminus. | Four alignments are proposed for this interchange |
| Cardinal Street | Four alignments are proposed for this interchange |
| SR 44 | Three alignments are proposed for this interchange |
| CR 495 (North Citrus Avenue) | One alignment is proposed for this interchange |
| US 19 / US 98 / SR 55 | One alignment is proposed for this interchange |
Critics of the Suncoast Parkway extension believe that such a plan would disrupt the quiet, undisturbed sections of Citrus County and bring forth more urban sprawl to the county. Furthermore, impacted residents fear that the parkway alignments come too close to their residences and will cause excessive noise and decreased property values.
The St. Petersburg Times reported on March 7, 2009 that the Suncoast Parkway extension project will be on hold indefinitely due to lower toll revenues resulting from the slow economy. The $140 million already allocated for the project will be spent on other projects and expenses instead.
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