Event Brief
Pasco to Extend Asbel Road to Ridge Connector
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: Pasco County plans a $1.9 million extension of Asbel Road to connect directly with the Ridge Road Extension, running from Falcon Crest Boulevard to Ridge Road. The project is under review by state agencies; after permits, construction is expected to take about 250 days. The Ridge Road project is delayed by a CSX railroad bridge clearance process, pushing the initial two-lane opening to fall 2027.
WHO: Pasco County; relevant state agencies; CSX Railroad
WHAT: Proposed Asbel Road extension to connect with the Ridge Road Extension, including a planned connector route for nearby neighborhoods.
WHEN: Sep 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM ET
WHERE: Pasco County, Florida
WHY: The connector is being planned to provide a more direct route to the Ridge Road Extension for nearby residents, while the larger Ridge Road project is delayed by a CSX railroad bridge clearance process.
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