Britt Road reopens after two years following Hurricane Milton damage

After two years of closures, detours and construction, Britt Road in Lake County is set to reopen Friday morning, restoring a key route for drivers and nearby residents.Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage to the road in 2024, leaving behind a massive crater that measured about 100 feet long and 20 feet deep. The hole was large enough to swallow a two-story house, according to the report.Now, after months of repairs, county crews have filled the crater and repaved the road.Residents prepare for return of trafficWhile many drivers are looking forward to the reopening, some residents say they have grown accustomed to the quieter neighborhood during the closure.Gabby Salazar, who lives near Britt Road, said the lack of traffic has brought two years of peace and quiet."I know a lot of people are not happy that this happened because this was like their normal route to get to work," Salazar said. "But I am so happy this happened, and it's been like two years of peacefulness."Despite appr