Lady Lake Police Department
Robert Tempesta, Chief of Police
Stay Alert-Be patient-Stay Alive: Adhere to New Traffic Signage and New Traffic Patterns on U.S. 27/441
As road construction continues along U.S. Hwy 27/441, the Lady Lake Police Department would like to remind all motorists to be aware of the changing traffic patterns. There will be more pattern changes as the widening project continues so it important that all motorists pay attention when traveling through the construction zone. A traffic pattern can be as simple as a shift in a lane that you are traveling on or a detour onto a new roadway like in recent months.
Most local motorists are already aware of the new traffic pattern on U.S. Hwy 27/441 near Fennell Blvd. This pattern will prevent southbound motorists from accessing the bridge. Southbound motorists will need to travel to the right of the bridge on a newly constructed roadway. The southbound side of the bridge is in the process of being removed.
Please be aware of the “No left turn” signs when traveling southbound near Rolling Acres Rd, Old Vineyard Rd, Fennell Blvd, and Water Oak Blvd. FDOT has put these signs out for the safety of all motorists. You will have to find an alternate route. Be patient and find a safe alternate route. You may have to drive further south and find an intersection to turn around. You can use CR 466 to do so as there is a traffic signal which makes it a safer option. We realize that it is an inconvenience but here is the reality of impatient motorists. The police department responded and worked 17 traffic crashes in the construction zone in the first 6 days of the pattern change. These crashes can be minimized if motorists are paying attention and making the right decision to obey all posted signage. Do not attempt to cross in front of traffic that has the green signal. You will cause a traffic crash. You will be cited and found at fault. You will be dealing with your insurance carrier as the responsible party for property damage and any personal injury.
So please pay attention, remain alert, and make the proper decision when driving to avoid a traffic crash. Why would you want to risk your safety and the safety of others to save a few minutes?
