Southport Connector Expressway

Project Development & Environment Study

It will take all of us to work together to improve the quality of life in the Poinciana Community. Here are some of the ways you can let your thoughts and ideas be heard as part of the Southport Connector PD&E Study:

Take the Survey
Schedule a Community or Civic Group Presentation by completing the form on the Presentations page
Schedule a one-on-one project briefing at a study Engagement Center
Check out the Virtual Resource Space with study visuals and other information

UPCOMING EVENTS

APV Christmas Parade and Celebration

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Time: 11 a.m.

Venue: Vance Harmon Amphitheater

Location: 625 Country Club Drive, Poinciana, FL 34759

No events are currently scheduled.

Public Hearing

IN-PERSON

Polk County
Poinciana Community Center
445 Marigold Ave, Poinciana, FL 34759
Anthony DePalma Center
395 Marigold Ave, Poinciana, FL 34759
Thurs., Sept. 18, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

VIRTUAL

Wed., Sept. 17, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
[Join Here]

Past Events

Polk County Public Hearing

In-person meeting

Thursday, September 18, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Poinciana Community Center
445 Marigold Ave
Poinciana, FL 34759

Anthony DePalma Center
395 Marigold Ave
Poinciana, FL 34759

Online/Virtual meeting

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Large audience listens to a CFX presentation with project visuals displayed at the Sept. 18, 2025 Polk County public hearing for the Southport Connector Expressway.

CFX staff member explains Southport Connector Expressway project maps to Polk County residents during the Sept. 18, 2025 public hearing.

CFX staff member points to details on the Southport Connector Expressway preferred alternative map while explaining the project to attendees in Polk County, Sept. 18, 2025.

Attendees speak with CFX staff near comment tables and exhibit boards at the Southport Connector Expressway Polk County public hearing, Sept. 18, 2025.

Two women interact with a digital map while other attendees review Southport Connector Expressway display boards at the Polk County public hearing, Sept. 18, 2025.

Groups of attendees review large preferred alternative maps of the Southport Connector Expressway at the Polk County public hearing, Sept. 18, 2025.

Residents gather around exhibit boards displaying Southport Connector Expressway maps during the Sept. 18, 2025 Polk County public hearing.

A large group of residents gathers around the Southport Connector Expressway preferred alternative exhibit board at the Polk County public hearing, Sept. 18, 2025.

Residents closely examine Southport Connector Expressway preferred alternative maps and speak with staff at the Polk County public hearing, Sept. 18, 2025.

Osceola County Public Hearing

In-person meeting

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Liberty High School
4250 Pleasant Hill Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34746

Residents examine large exhibit boards showing the Southport Connector Expressway preferred alternative during the Sept. 16, 2025 public hearing at Liberty High School in Kissimmee.

CFX staff member discusses Southport Connector Expressway route options with residents in front of aerial maps during the Liberty High School public hearing on Sept. 16, 2025.

Central Florida Expressway Authority representative speaks with attendees about the Southport Connector Expressway maps at the Liberty High School public hearing, Sept. 16, 2025.

Three attendees stand in front of large ‘Preferred Alternative’ exhibit boards reviewing the Southport Connector Expressway maps at Liberty High School in Kissimmee, Sept. 16, 2025; college pennants hang along the wall.

CFX staff member speaks with residents while pointing out details on the Southport Connector ‘Preferred Alternative’ display during the public hearing at Liberty High School on Sept. 16, 2025.

Wide view of exhibit boards labeled ‘Preferred Alternative’ showing aerial maps and interchange layouts for the Southport Connector Expressway at the Liberty High School public hearing, Sept. 16, 2025.

CFX presenter at podium explains Southport Connector Expressway background timeline during the Liberty High School public hearing, Sept. 16, 2025.

Two CFX officials sit on stage as a large screen shows a 3D visualization of the Southport Connector Expressway preferred alternative at the Liberty High School public hearing, Sept. 16, 2025.

Residents closely review a map panel illustrating the Cypress Parkway section of the Southport Connector Expressway during the Sept. 16, 2025 Liberty High School public hearing.

Resident stands at the microphone to comment on the Southport Connector Expressway project while other attendees listen during the Sept. 16, 2025 Liberty High School public hearing.

Audience member speaks at the microphone during the public comment session of the Southport Connector Expressway hearing at Liberty High School on Sept. 16, 2025.

APV Back To School Bash

Saturday, August 2, 2025
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Poinciana Community Lawn
445 Marigold Ave
Poinciana, FL 34759

people at the school bash ordering from a food truck

people at the the cfx booth looking at a map

women talking at the cfx booth

Osceola County Commissioner Brandon Arrington Government Resource Fair

July 24, 2025
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Valencia College – Poinciana Campus

attendees at the Government Resource Fair

attendees at the Government Resource Fair

attendees at the Government Resource Fair

APV Fireworks Spectacular

June 28, 2025
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Vance Harmon Amphitheater

APV Fireworks Spectacular event

APV Fireworks Spectacular event

APV Fireworks Spectacular event

APV Fireworks Spectacular event

Alternatives Public Workshop

In-person meeting

Thursday, March 13, 2025
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Exhibits and Staff Interactions

Poinciana Community Center
445 Marigold Ave
Poinciana, FL 34759

Looping Presentation

Anthony DePalma Event Center
395 Marigold Ave
Poinciana, FL 34759

Online/Virtual meeting

Tuesday, March 11, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Alternatives public workshop, March 13, 2025

Alternatives public workshop, March 13, 2025

Alternatives public workshop, March 13, 2025

Alternatives public workshop, March 13, 2025

Alternatives public workshop, March 13, 2025

INFORMAL COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

In-person meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024
3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Poinciana Community Center
445 Marigold Ave
Poinciana, FL 34759

Anthony Depalma Center
395 Marigold Ave
Poinciana, FL 34759

Attendees reviewing transportation project maps at the Poinciana public open house

Southport Connector community engagement event with project displays

Transportation planning open house with community feedback session

Move Poinciana Alternatives Workshop featuring detailed project maps and discussions

Public outreach event for the Southport Connector Expressway with interactive discussions

Residents reviewing land use and road improvement plans at a CFX workshop

Community members discussing Southport Connector Expressway project updates at public meeting

Residents engaging with project planners at a CFX Community Meeting

POINCIANA FEST

Saturday, November 9, 2024
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures
2001 E. Southport Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34746

display table at poinciana fest

display table at poinciana fest