CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Construction of the Suncoast Parkway extension is making headway.

The project is now in Phase 3A of its plans , which include extending the parkway through parts of Crystal River. But as more of the new roadway is paved, construction is running through already developed areas like homes and businesses.

What You Need To Know • Construction of the Suncoast Parkway extension is now in Phase 3A, which includes extending the parkway through parts of Crystal River • As more road is paved, the Suncoast is running through already developed areas like homes and businesses • Bible Baptist Church is one of those impacted, with the Suncoast cutting through 1.75 acres of the church’s property • FDOT is compensating the church a little more than $4.5 million for the loss

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