June 25, 2025
New Traffic Signal Now Blinking At S.R. 44 and Waycross Avenue in Mount Dora
By Kyle Coppola
New Traffic Signal Now Blinking At S.R. 44 and Waycross Avenue in Mount Dora
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has installed a new traffic signal at the intersection of State Road (S.R.) 44 and Waycross Avenue in Mount Dora.
The signal is operating in flash mode and is expected to become fully operational within the coming weeks.
Drivers on S.R. 44 will encounter a yellow flashing light, which serves as a temporary alert to help motorists notice and adjust to the new signal before it is fully activated with red, yellow, and green lights. While the signal is flashing yellow, drivers should remain alert and proceed with caution. Drivers should yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles already in the intersection and ensure it is clear before continuing.
Drivers on Waycross Avenue encounter a red light.
Once fully activated, the signal is intended to enhance safety by managing traffic flow at the intersection and reducing the risk of crashes.
Questions and concerns can be directed to the FDOT District Five Public Information Office at FDOT-D5COMM@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at 386-943-5593
Photo Credit – FDOT Central Florida
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
