The proposed road is actually two separate roads—called legs by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

The western segment will connect the Polk Parkway with SR 60 between Bartow and Lake Wales.

[1] The most recent, and viable, proposed routing will connect the two legs together near the CSX Intermodal Facility south of Wahneta.

[2][3] In December 2015, FDOT announced the cancellation of any further work on the project, citing insufficient funds (a $1 billion shortfall) and low traffic volume.

[3] This proposal was supported by former governor Jeb Bush, but his successor Charlie Crist criticized the idea due primarily to environmental concerns.