The purpose of the C.R. 46A (H.E. Thomas Jr. Parkway) and Rinehart Road intersection improvement project is to increase traffic efficiency while reducing congestion onto the Interstate 4 (I-4) and C.R. 46A interchange. The proposed enhancements will increase capacity at the intersection by modifying select existing turn lanes and adding new turn lanes.

Planned improvements include:

• Converting the existing eastbound through/right-turn lane on C.R. 46A to a through-only lane and adding two right-turn-only lanes for a total of three to southbound Rinehart Road.
• Adding a second southbound right-turn lane on Rinehart Road to westbound C.R. 46A.
• Adding a third lane to southbound Rinehart Road between C.R. 46A and Timacuan Boulevard.
• Extending the northbound left-turn lanes on Rinehart Road to westbound C.R. 46A.
• Extending a westbound left-turn lane on C.R. 46A to southbound Rinehart Road.

Construction is anticipated to start in fall 2023.

C.R. 46A and Rinehart Road Intersection – Handout

C.R. 46A and Rinehart Road Intersection – Display Board