Pasco County Gets New Highway | Pasco County Car Accident Lawyers Whittel & Melton

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has opened the first two lanes (of four total) of the new State Road 52 highway in Pasco County.

The first two lanes opened on Friday and now provide a direct route from I-75 to U.S. 301.

The construction team plans to complete the $82 million project, which features four lanes, and open it to traffic by early 2024.

Everything You Need To Know

• State Road 52 begins at Uradco Place and moves east, where it connects to Clinton Avenue in Dade City
• State Road 52 ends at U.S. 301 near U.S. 98
• State Road 52 is hoped to ease the traffic at the current State Road 52 and Curley Road
• Pasco County will manage State Road 52
• The four-lane, 7-mile stretch of road should be complete by early 2024
• GPS, Google Maps, and other mapping systems have been provided with the road changes but will need time to reflect these changes in their systems

The new State Road 52 will help commuters and truck drivers avoid traveling through small neighborhoods and towns. Moreover, Pasco County is experiencing an increase in distribution centers and warehouses, making efficient truck movement essential.

Florida’s regional transportation secretary explained that engineers constructed the new state highway using concrete, which is more durable than asphalt, especially for heavy truck traffic. This new stretch of road is designed to reduce congestion, provide drivers with a direct route through the county, and lead to fewer traffic accidents.

Just a few months into 2023, Pasco County has already seen 798 crashes, resulting in 4 deaths and 824 injuries, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV). In 2022, Pasco County saw 7,721 roadway crashes, 105 deaths, and another 7,498 injuries.In 2021, crashes totaled 8,155, resulting in 105 fatalities and 7,595 injuries. Data from 2020 shows 7,327 total crashes, resulting in 107 deaths and 6,363 injuries.

If you or a loved one suffers an injury in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Pasco County, our lawyers at Whittel & Melton can assist you. Call us at 727-847-2299 or contact us online for a free consultation.

We will investigate your case and work to secure fair compensation, so you can focus on your health.