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V25-0018HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY · LOCALSession 2025local legislationUNKNOWN
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Proposed Vacation of Old Big Bend Road Right-of-Way

Original title: V25-0018: Riverview Resolution to Vacate Portion of Old Big Bend Road

Record date · November 14, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Lincoln Bend West, LLC has petitioned to vacate a portion of Old Big Bend Road in Riverview to facilitate a redevelopment project. In exchange, the developer will construct a realigned road segment to improve traffic safety at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Big Bend Road.

Why it matters

This resolution transfers approximately 0.52 acres of public to a private developer, contingent upon the developer completing a road realignment project within four years.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Lincoln Bend West, LLC

The petitioner is responsible for the costs of road construction and must meet specific conditions to finalize the vacation of the right-of-way.

Directly affected

Riverview residents

Residents in the area will see a realignment of Old Big Bend Road intended to enhance traffic safety at the intersection of Lincoln Road and Big Bend Road.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if the developer does not finish the road realignment?
If the developer fails to complete the required conditions within four years of the resolution's adoption, the resolution becomes null and void.
Does the public have to pay for this road realignment?
No, the developer is responsible for the cost and expense of constructing the realigned road segment.

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Infrastructure-for-Land Swap

The resolution demonstrates a policy of allowing private developers to acquire public right-of-way in exchange for funding and constructing public infrastructure improvements.

Lincoln Bend West, LLCOld Big Bend Road

Connected Entities

Old Big Bend Road, Driveway B, Simmons Road and Lincoln Road and 5 more
otherOld Big Bend Road“The road subject to vacation”Map →
otherDriveway B“Temporary access easement”Map →
locationSimmons Road and Lincoln Road“End points of the broader realignment project”Map →
OrganizationLincoln Bend West, LLC“Petitioner submitting the vacation request”Map →
OrganizationPublic Works“Department reviewing the petition”Map →
PersonDirector of Facilities Management & Real Estate Services“Authorized to execute the Notice of Completion”Map →
locationRiverview“Location where the right-of-way is situated”Map →
locationLincoln Road and Big Bend Road“Intersection impacted by the realignment”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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