Two long-discussed road projects in Pasco County have been added to the 2026 Transportation Regional Incentive Program priority list. The Rangeland Boulevard extension in Odessa and the completion of Sunlake Boulevard in Land O’ Lakes are now eligible for state matching funds through the TRIP program administered by the Florida Department of Transportation. The Rangeland project, estimated at $77 million, aims to relieve congestion on State Road 54 by extending 3.4 miles from Cattle Gap Trail to Bexley Village Drive. The Sunlake project, priced at $24.2 million, will close a nearly 4.5-mile gap in a residential road connecting State Road 54 and State Road 52 through the Angeline community. Both projects include design, right-of-way acquisition, and construction costs, with local governments covering half of the expenses and seeking state funding for the remainder. Construction is expected to begin in 2028 for Sunlake and 2029 for Rangeland if approvals and funding stay on track.
Key Points:
- The Rangeland project is estimated at $77 million, requiring the county to contribute $38.5 million and seek the other $38.5 million through TRIP.
- The Sunlake project carries a $24.2 million price tag, split into $12.1 million shares between local and state funding.
- If design, approvals and funding stay on track, construction for the Rangeland extension would begin in 2029.
- The Sunlake project is expected to begin construction in 2028 if schedules remain on track.
