Road projects key to community growth“A Look Back” – from the Flagler County Historical Society

The opening of the Interstate 95 ramp at Palm Coast Parkway in April 1981, pictured, was welcome news to early residents of Palm Coast.

Flagler County History

At the time of the article, the intersection in Korona was being considered on U.S.1. Since then, a second round-about on U.S.1 has been put into place at the north end of Flagler County, where a huge development will be going in. – jdf

THE FLAGLER/PALM COAST NEWS-TRIBUNE
Palm Coast, Florida
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

While Florida Department of Transportation plans to build a roundabout on U.S. 1 is meeting opposition from residents, the opening of the Interstate 95 ramp at Palm Coast Parkway in April 1981, pictured, was welcome news to early residents of Palm Coast.

Access to the interstate was a key to the rapid growth of the city, bringing more visitors and potential residents to Flagler County. (Flagler County Historical Society) – Compiled by Aaron London.

Those in the photograph are (left to right); ICDC Director of Engineering Bob Crane, ICDC President Alan Smolen, Hubbard Construction Vice President Evans Hubbard and DOT District Engineer C. A. Benedict.

Historically Speaking, from Sisco
Flagler County Historical Society

Author: Sisco Deen