Blue Lake Avenue Extension in DeLand Celebrated

DeLand officials gathered to celebrate the recent opening of the Blue Lake Avenue Extension. The ribbon cutting ceremony highlighted the collaborative effort toward enhancing the area's infrastructure, with residents now having a safer and more efficient travel option. Most importantly, the extension provides a new access point for law enforcement and emergency services, ensuring quicker response times during critical situations. The new two-lane road also includes the addition of a traffic signal on State Road 472, giving Victoria Park residents the ability to connect to 17-92 and Interstate 4.

During the ribbon cutting ceremony, the president of the Victoria Park Homeowners Association, Connie Tollakson, shared, “This road is very crucial for the residents, and I thank everyone who was a part of this project and made it happen.”

“This project would not have been possible without the Volusia County Council, county manager and deputy county manager, City of DeLand, the engineering team with Consor Engineering, the Ford family, P&S Paving, and of course, the support of the community," said Tadd Kasbeer, Volusia County Director of Engineering and Construction. "This project highlights our dedication to future collaborations to meet the evolving needs of Volusia County residents.”