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Beexley residents press Pasco commissioners to reject six-lane interchange; board delays Rangeland Boulevard decision
Summary
Residents of the Beexley community urged the Pasco County Board of County Commissioners to remove language referencing a future six-lane road and interchange from planning documents, saying it would divide their neighborhood. After hours of public comment and staff presentations, the board voted to continue the item for more analysis and neighborhood engagement.
Dozens of residents spoke during public comment to oppose any plan that could lead to a six-lane highway or interchange through Beexley, asking commissioners to keep the roundabouts and to remove references to a future interchange from study materials.
The public comments centered on safety, fiscal prudence and neighborhood character. “These multi-lane roadways act as concrete scars that divide our communities,” said a Beexley resident, urging the board to “build for the residents, not for the commuters.” Other speakers highlighted pedestrian safety for seniors and children and questioned the legal authority of the board to amend the comprehensive plan without a formal plan…
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