This morning on Trooper Steve on Patrol, we’re headed to Boggy Creek Road for our live stream — after a viewer reached out with some pretty common concerns for our Central Florida roads: rush hour chaos, confusing construction and neighborhood speeding.
Let’s talk about the mess at Boggy Creek and Simpson/Narcoossee.
Drivers in the area know the pain all too well. As Boggy Creek approaches Simpson Road, there are two right-turn lanes and a single lane to continue straight. During peak traffic, that straight lane backs up for nearly a mile.
What happens next?
Well, some drivers treat the right-turn lanes like a shortcut — cruising up past the line and then dangerously cutting into the through-traffic. Not only is that frustrating, but it’s also dangerous.
Now toss in some construction confusion.
Recently, a construction crew put up a “No Left Turn” sign at Morningside Drive. The problem? For residents trying to get into their own neighborhood from that side, that’s the only direct way in. The detour forces them to loop around much farther down the road. Understandably, they’re fed up.
And what’s going on inside the neighborhood?
Speeding. Lots of it. According to our viewer, it’s not just cars — they’ve seen ATVs flying down the residential roads at speeds pushing 40 mph.
“I don’t even like walking to my mailbox,” they said. That’s a problem no one should have to deal with in their own community.
Today, we’ll visit the area and take a closer look.
From traffic issues to speeding in neighborhoods, this is the kind of real-life concern that impacts everyday quality of life. We’ll be going live to see how drivers are behaving, and maybe — just maybe — shine a light on areas that could use a little extra attention from traffic planners and local enforcement.
Join us on the live stream. Let’s talk traffic, safety, and the changes our neighbors are hoping to see.