Disney Springs development to bring massive expansion to Buena Vista Drive

[wdwmagic]

PHOTOS - Work well underway on the Buena Vista Drive expansion for Disney Springs

 

[note2001]

Not a fan of larger, more confusing roadways - currently, it's not intimidating. Hoping they do a good job with signage.

 

[71jason]

Scum Trust. I used to work for them.

The only bank I know of that makes Bank of America look good.

 

[maxairmike]

The timing has to be that way because of the flow coming in as well as going out. If the flow in is cut/reduced they can readjust the light timing so more cars can exit property.

The timing isn't the only problem. It existed before they changed the timing, the timing change just magnified it and made me notice it a bit more. Also, the I-4 exit won't alleviate traffic entering from 535, it just alleviates traffic coming from I-4 (admittedly a large chunk, but it really is less than half of the issue). Of course, the DTD traffic is one part of the equation in the larger picture that is the mess of 535, however considering it is a large part of the equation, I think there should be a little more work by RCID with the County on how to address a primary artery traffic issue.

 

[PhotoDave219]

I am going to assume that the I-4 ramp directly into DTD is going to alleviate a lot of those problems. Right now that is the main route to get from I-4 to the DTD area, and that is why it is so congested. Change the entrance and bam, less traffic.

But that won't fix the disaster that is 535/I-4 which causes backups

 

[devoy1701]

I don't.

You're not here all the time. DTD traffic is awful and needs to be reworked

Did you respond to the right post? My comment was to Steve saying that there will be worthwhile tenants moving into Disney Springs.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Did you respond to the right post? My comment was to Steve saying that there will be worthwhile tenants moving into Disney Springs.

My bad, thought you were talking about traffic

 

[Figment2005]

But that won't fix the disaster that is 535/I-4 which causes backups

Taking the traffic going to DTD away from that ramp and light system will help. Anything else causing the problem is no longer Disney's issue as it is not on their property.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Taking the traffic going to DTD away from that ramp and light system will help. Anything else causing the problem is no longer Disney's issue as it is not on their property.

Yes but as a local taxpayer, it's my problem.

Why are the roads in the panhandle so nice and the roads around here utter crap?

 

[dstrawn9889]

Yes but as a local taxpayer, it's my problem.

Why are the roads in the panhandle so nice and the roads around here utter crap?

volume

 

[Figment2005]

Yes but as a local taxpayer, it's my problem.

Why are the roads in the panhandle so nice and the roads around here utter crap?

The roads down here compared to Indiana where I used to live are amazing. Florida has the best roads in the country.

 

[PhotoDave219]

The roads down here compared to Indiana where I used to live are amazing. Florida has the best roads in the country.

For the amount of tax revenue the mouse brings in, I'm expecting better

 

[Figment2005]

For the amount of tax revenue the mouse brings in, I'm expecting better

Your just being picky.

 

[Bolt]

Your just being picky.

You're (I'm just being picky)

 

[Figment2005]

You're (I'm just being picky)

Crap, you're right.

 

[wdwmagic]

Expect lane closures on Buena Vista Drive due to Disney Springs expansion work

 

[PeterMarcus]

Man, I'll be glad when this is done. I like staying at the hotels around there, but 10 lanes (and the dedicated bus lanes) will make things so much smoother. It was a mess even before the construction started.

 

[Mike730]

The bus lanes are visible here....
Though this only looks like 8 lanes...

 

[ScoutN]

I would almost rather sit in the bumper to bumper traffic there is now and deal with minor dives by other cars from far left to far right than worry about them diving five lanes.

 

[danlb_2000]

The bus lanes are visible here....
Though this only looks like 8 lanes...

I wonder when they plan on starting this. I haven't seen any premits yet for this, and it wasn't shown in the original Disney Springs permit filed with the South Florida Water Management District.