The Proposed Florida Turnpike Partial Interchange at SE Lucy ST (SW 328th ST) is a proposal on the radar screen of the current Mayor. A little research has revealed a lot of local lip service and promises but little traction outside of the City of Homestead.
First came a resolution on April 16th 2007 approved by the City Council which supports the relocation of of the intersection of SE 12th Av (SW 167th Ave) and SE Lucy ST (SW 328th ST) to accommodate a partial Florida Turnpike Interchange. Partial meaning an exit from Southbound and an entrance for Northbound Turnpike. Second came Florida City supporting the interchange as detailed int their 2008 Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP). Then came Realtors supporting the plan and advertising as if it's a forgone conclusion.
However, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) nor the Miami-Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), which Homestead is a member of since it topped 50,000 residents, fails to mention one word of this effort on their future projects websites. The Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) created by MPO details the project that will be forthcoming between 2011-2015. A review of the MPO map below reveals nothing will be completed at this location in this timeframe.
This intersection will allow both Homestead and Florida City to further grow their commercial and light industrial areas while easing traffic at the other exits. Currently the immediate area around the intersection is mostly agricultural on the west side with the exception of BJs, Walmart, Office Depot and Home Depot. The land currently owned by the Algers family is undeveloped and it's ripe for a big box store such as a Super Target plus other related complementary stores.
South Dade has suffered long enough from the financial meltdown brought on by the real estate bubble and the subsequent downturn of the national economy. Furthermore, Homestead and Florida City have been ground zero for the foreclosure market in Florida. These reasons should motivate the new candidates for City Council, especially the Mayoral Candidates to demand a redress of the MPO Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). South Dade is ready to speed up growth and this Florida Turnpike Interchange is paramount to making it happen long before 2015.
Reference Links:
http://www.communitynewspapers.com/mayor-steven-bateman/fdot-approves-new-turnpike-interchange/
http://local.cityofhomestead.com/weblink8/0/doc/19428/Page1.aspx#
http://www.floridacityfl.us/CRPlanasmodified2-19-09.pdf
http://www.dot.state.fl.us/publicinformationoffice/moreDOT/majorprojects.shtm
http://www.sfrpc.com/dri/SEOvertownParkWest/Appendices/TransApp21-4ATIP.pdf
http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/17892250/SW-328-St-172-Ave-Homestead-FL/
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