Florida State Road 426
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State Road 426 is a major road in Orange
and Seminole
counties, entirely north of Orlando
. Its length is closely similar to SR 438
. From Orlando
, it is a direct route to Mims
and Scottsmoor
, the census-designated place
s of Brevard County
, via SR 46.
SR 426 is signed east–west, but takes a diagonal path through the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area
and rural Seminole County
, by the Econlockhatchee River
.
, and starts off as an undivided, 4 lane road. Shortly, it parallels Interstate 4 for 0.2 mile (0.321868 km). During that portion, it intersects Wymore Road, an arterial road
to Altamonte Springs
. In an instant, Interstate 4 forms a diamond interchange. Notice that Interstate 4 is running northwest-southeast. SR 426 leaves unincorporated Orange County
and into Winter Park
. At the corner of SR 426 and Denning Drive, a sinkhole
comes in sight, however, it was turned into a man-made lake. SR 527
merges on Fairbanks Avenue as the northern terminus of SR 527, which leads to Kissimmee
. It crosses 2 railroad tracks after the merge. SR 426 enters Historical Downtown Winter Park and changes names from Fairbanks Avenue to Aloma Avenue. SR 426 exits Winter Park
and intersects SR 436 where it becomes a divided highway. Briefly passing through Goldenrod
and the beginning of SR 551 it finally enters Seminole County
and heads NNE. After the interchange of SR 417 it parallels that toll road
for several miles. Just after Red Bug Lake Road, SR 426 turns into a 2+1 road
. Entering Downtown Oviedo
, SR 426 is 2 lanes wide, and intersects SR 434/SR 419
. SR 426 forks off Broadway Street and becomes Geneva Road. SR 426 becomes unsigned as Seminole County Road 426. Now leaving the
Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area
and the City of Oviedo
, it runs along the Econlockhatchee River
for a short time. Entering Geneva
, CR 426 ends at SR 46. Turning left leads to Sanford
. Turning right leads to Mims
and Scottsmoor
.
In modern-day terms, this road is CR 426 and SR 426 from Old Mims Road south of Geneva
to just east of Lakemont Avenue in Winter Park
, with a few realignments in Oviedo
.
SR 202 was extended west without a number in 1935 state law chapter 17306, filed May 29, 1935:
This road is now known as SR 426 (with a slight change in downtown Winter Park
), SR 424, CR 424, and Clarcona-Ocoee
Road, ending at CR 437 (which was added to the State Road system as an extension of SR 24 in 1935).
In the 1945 renumbering
, SR 202 east of Orange Avenue (then SR 3A, now SR 527) became part of SR 426. The rest was not given a number; parts later became SR 424A (now SR 426) and SR 424.
Orange County, Florida
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
and Seminole
Seminole County, Florida
Seminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
counties, entirely north of Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
. Its length is closely similar to SR 438
Florida State Road 438
State Road 438 is a state highway in Orange and Lake counties. It is one of the 3 roads that goes through Killarney, the other 2 are SR 50 and Florida's Turnpike. In Oakland, it is the 2nd closest to Lake Apopka than any other Florida State Road, after SR 91....
. From Orlando
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
, it is a direct route to Mims
Mims, Florida
Mims is a census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida, United States. The population was 9,147 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Mims is located at ....
and Scottsmoor
Scottsmoor, Florida
Scottsmoor is an unincorporated community in the north end of Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is on U.S. 1, and also the northernmost settlement in the county. It is a farming community east of Interstate 95, similar to Malabar. According to the U.S...
, the census-designated place
Census-designated place
A census-designated place is a concentration of population identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical purposes. CDPs are delineated for each decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places such as cities, towns and villages...
s of Brevard County
Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As of 2007 U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the population is 536,521, making it the 10th most populous county in the state. Influenced by the presence of the John F. Kennedy Space Center, Brevard...
, via SR 46.
SR 426 is signed east–west, but takes a diagonal path through the Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area
Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area
Greater Orlando, also called the Orlando Metropolitan Area and known for census purposes as the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida Metropoltian Statistical Area, is a metropolitan area in the central part of the US state of Florida. Its principal cities are Orlando and the smaller municipalities of...
and rural Seminole County
Seminole County, Florida
Seminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
, by the Econlockhatchee River
Econlockhatchee River
The Econlockhatchee River is a north-flowing blackwater tributary of the St. Johns River that flows through Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties in Florida. Its name means "River of mounds"...
.
Route description
SR 426 starts at SR 424 as Fairbanks Avenue in Fairview ShoresFairview Shores, Florida
Fairview Shores is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 13,898 at the 2000 census...
, and starts off as an undivided, 4 lane road. Shortly, it parallels Interstate 4 for 0.2 mile (0.321868 km). During that portion, it intersects Wymore Road, an arterial road
Arterial road
An arterial road, or arterial thoroughfare, is a high-capacity urban road. The primary function of an arterial road is to deliver traffic from collector roads to freeways, and between urban centres at the highest level of service possible. As such, many arteries are limited-access roads, or feature...
to Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs, Florida
Altamonte Springs is a city in Seminole county in the U.S. state of Florida, which had a population of 41,496 at the 2010 census. Located primarily in Seminole County, the city is in the northern suburbs of the Orlando–Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area, which the United States...
. In an instant, Interstate 4 forms a diamond interchange. Notice that Interstate 4 is running northwest-southeast. SR 426 leaves unincorporated Orange County
Orange County, Florida
Orange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
and into Winter Park
Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. At the corner of SR 426 and Denning Drive, a sinkhole
Sinkhole
A sinkhole, also known as a sink, shake hole, swallow hole, swallet, doline or cenote, is a natural depression or hole in the Earth's surface caused by karst processes — the chemical dissolution of carbonate rocks or suffosion processes for example in sandstone...
comes in sight, however, it was turned into a man-made lake. SR 527
Florida State Road 527
Extending through Osceola and Orange counties, State Road 527 is a major arterial road through the Orlando MSA. It is partially unsigned from the southern terminus to SR 482. It runs concurrent with Osceola Parkway for just 1 block...
merges on Fairbanks Avenue as the northern terminus of SR 527, which leads to Kissimmee
Kissimmee, Florida
Kissimmee is a city in Osceola County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 59,682. It is the county seat of Osceola County...
. It crosses 2 railroad tracks after the merge. SR 426 enters Historical Downtown Winter Park and changes names from Fairbanks Avenue to Aloma Avenue. SR 426 exits Winter Park
Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and intersects SR 436 where it becomes a divided highway. Briefly passing through Goldenrod
Goldenrod, Florida
Goldenrod is a census-designated place in Orange and Seminole counties in the U.S. state of Florida. The population was 12,871 at the 2000 census...
and the beginning of SR 551 it finally enters Seminole County
Seminole County, Florida
Seminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
and heads NNE. After the interchange of SR 417 it parallels that toll road
Toll road
A toll road is a privately or publicly built road for which a driver pays a toll for use. Structures for which tolls are charged include toll bridges and toll tunnels. Non-toll roads are financed using other sources of revenue, most typically fuel tax or general tax funds...
for several miles. Just after Red Bug Lake Road, SR 426 turns into a 2+1 road
2+1 road
2+1 road is a specific category of three-lane road, consisting of two lanes in one direction and one lane in the other, alternating every few kilometres, and separated usually with a steel cable barrier. Traditional roads of at least width can be converted to 2+1 roads and reach near-motorway...
. Entering Downtown Oviedo
Oviedo, Florida
Oviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,316 as of the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 32,961...
, SR 426 is 2 lanes wide, and intersects SR 434/SR 419
Florida State Road 419
State Road 419 is a highway in Orange and Seminole counties, in Central Florida, United States. It is one of the 2 access roads to Chuluota, the other being Snow Hill Road. From SR 426 to the southern terminus, it is known as Chuluota Road. In Oviedo, it crosses the Econlockhatchee River. To the...
. SR 426 forks off Broadway Street and becomes Geneva Road. SR 426 becomes unsigned as Seminole County Road 426. Now leaving the
Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area
Orlando-Kissimmee, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area
Greater Orlando, also called the Orlando Metropolitan Area and known for census purposes as the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida Metropoltian Statistical Area, is a metropolitan area in the central part of the US state of Florida. Its principal cities are Orlando and the smaller municipalities of...
and the City of Oviedo
Oviedo, Florida
Oviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,316 as of the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 32,961...
, it runs along the Econlockhatchee River
Econlockhatchee River
The Econlockhatchee River is a north-flowing blackwater tributary of the St. Johns River that flows through Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties in Florida. Its name means "River of mounds"...
for a short time. Entering Geneva
Geneva, Florida
Geneva is a community, census-designated place, and an unincorporated area in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,940 at the 2010 Census...
, CR 426 ends at SR 46. Turning left leads to Sanford
Sanford, Florida
Sanford is a city in, and the county seat of, Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 38,291 at the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 50,998...
. Turning right leads to Mims
Mims, Florida
Mims is a census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida, United States. The population was 9,147 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Titusville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Mims is located at ....
and Scottsmoor
Scottsmoor, Florida
Scottsmoor is an unincorporated community in the north end of Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is on U.S. 1, and also the northernmost settlement in the county. It is a farming community east of Interstate 95, similar to Malabar. According to the U.S...
.
History
SR 202 was defined without a number by 1931 state law, chapter 14920, approved May 29, 1931:- That certain road beginning at the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of section 28, township 20, range 32, in Seminole County, FloridaSeminole County, FloridaSeminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
, where it intersects with State Road number 44, and running in a southwesterly direction along the paved road as now located and known as the OviedoOviedo, FloridaOviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,316 as of the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 32,961...
-GenevaGeneva, FloridaGeneva is a community, census-designated place, and an unincorporated area in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,940 at the 2010 Census...
Road to the intersection of Broadway and Bay Streets in Oviedo, FloridaOviedo, FloridaOviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,316 as of the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 32,961...
; and thence running west approximately five-eighths of a mile, thence in a southwesterly direction along the present paved road as now located and now known as the OviedoOviedo, FloridaOviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,316 as of the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 32,961...
-Winter ParkWinter Park, FloridaWinter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
Road, to its intersection with the Orange CountyOrange County, FloridaOrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
line at the southwest corner of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 35, township 21, range 30, in the County of SeminoleSeminole County, FloridaSeminole County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida. Located between Orlando to the south and Deland and Daytona Beach to the north, it is part of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. Its county seat and largest city is Sanford...
and State of FloridaFloridaFlorida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
; thence continuing and following the present paved road to the point where said road intersects with the city limits of the Town of Winter Park, FloridaWinter Park, FloridaWinter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
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In modern-day terms, this road is CR 426 and SR 426 from Old Mims Road south of Geneva
Geneva, Florida
Geneva is a community, census-designated place, and an unincorporated area in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,940 at the 2010 Census...
to just east of Lakemont Avenue in Winter Park
Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, with a few realignments in Oviedo
Oviedo, Florida
Oviedo is a city in Seminole County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,316 as of the 2000 census. As of 2009, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 32,961...
.
SR 202 was extended west without a number in 1935 state law chapter 17306, filed May 29, 1935:
- A certain road described as an extension of State Road No. 202, beginning at the East City limits of Winter ParkWinter Park, FloridaWinter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
, in Orange CountyOrange County, FloridaOrange County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida and is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area . As of 2010 U.S. Census, the county had a population of 1,145,956....
, through Winter ParkWinter Park, FloridaWinter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
and on Fairbanks Avenue to the old Apopka Brick Road, thence northwesterly crossing the Seaboard Air Line RailroadSeaboard Air Line RailroadThe Seaboard Air Line Railroad , which styled itself "The Route of Courteous Service," was an American railroad whose corporate existence extended from April 14, 1900, until July 1, 1967, when it merged with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, its longtime rival, to form the Seaboard Coast Line...
, turning left and intersecting State Road No. 2, thence Westerly through Clarcona intersecting ApopkaApopka, FloridaApopka is a city located in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,969 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S Census estimates of 2006, the city grew to 53,563. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Apopka is an Indian word for “Potato...
-OcoeeOcoee, FloridaOcoee is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. According to the 2000 census, the city proper had a population of 24,391. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 30,654. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ocoee is...
Road one-quarter mile South of Atlantic Coast Line RailroadAtlantic Coast Line RailroadThe Atlantic Coast Line Railroad was an American railroad that existed between 1900 and 1967, when it merged with the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, its long-time rival, to form the Seaboard Coast Line Railroad...
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This road is now known as SR 426 (with a slight change in downtown Winter Park
Winter Park, Florida
Winter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 24,090 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2006 estimates, the city had a population of 28,083. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
), SR 424, CR 424, and Clarcona-Ocoee
Ocoee, Florida
Ocoee is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. According to the 2000 census, the city proper had a population of 24,391. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 30,654. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Ocoee is...
Road, ending at CR 437 (which was added to the State Road system as an extension of SR 24 in 1935).
In the 1945 renumbering
1945 Florida State Road renumbering
On June 11, 1945, Florida's state roads were renumbered. The old system numbered routes in the order they were legislated, while the new system used a grid.For more detailed information on where each road was, go to the corresponding page.-See also:...
, SR 202 east of Orange Avenue (then SR 3A, now SR 527) became part of SR 426. The rest was not given a number; parts later became SR 424A (now SR 426) and SR 424.