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Alachua County Road Rage and Repairs | Gainesville News
Alachua County drivers are furious—posting photos of crumbling roads and demanding action after decades of neglect. One longtime resident, who’s paid taxes for 23 years, says her road hasn’t seen repairs since the 90s, with promises pushed back to 2027 and now 2030. County officials admit the backlog stems from a 1970s funding shortfall, but a 2022 voter-approved infrastructure surtax is now fueling a $250 million, 10-year plan to fix roads. Priorities are set by data-driven analysis, though inflation is raising costs. Still, progress is underway: new pothole crews and expanded repair zones…
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