Construction to begin on Lake Apopka Connector Trail

Enhancements include two new rest areas on segments that connect the West Orange Trail with the Lake Apopka Loop Trail

By Amy Quesinberry Price
| 1:40 p.m. December 11, 2024

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Work on a trail project in north Orange County is underway. Orange County Public Works issued a Notice to Proceed this week on the Lake Apopka Connector Trail project, paving the way for a new section of trail that connects two existing trails. Construction should be complete and the connector trail open to the public by March 2026.

Crews will construct a 3.23-mile multi-use trail connecting the existing West Orange Trail along McCormick Road to the Lake Apopka Loop Trail at Magnolia Park. The asphalt pavement/concrete trail will vary from 10 to 14 feet wide, allowing pedestrians and bicyclists to safely and comfortably use the trail.

The project also includes a 100-foot boardwalk section in the Northwest Orange Water Reclamation Facility segment. There will be two rest areas provided with this project, as well, along with new pedestrian/bicycle picket railing, fences and gates.

Other improvements associated with the project include drainage improvements, curb and gutter reconstruction along Ocoee Apopka Road, resurfacing of State Road 429 entrance and exit ramps, and new inlets and storm pipes.

Two segments of the trail were completed as part of the Wynwood and Oak Pointe North developments and already are open to the public.

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Amy Quesinberry Price

Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Price was born at the old West Orange Memorial Hospital and raised in Winter Garden. Aside from earning her journalism degree from the University of Georgia, she hasn’t strayed too far from her hometown and her three-mile bubble. She grew up reading The Winter Garden Times and knew in the eighth grade she wanted to write for her community newspaper. She has been part of the writing and editing team since 1990.