Brevard resident calls for turn lane at Viera Boulevard-Murrell intersection

VIERA, Fla. — A Brevard County resident says traffic on westbound Viera Boulevard at the Murrell Road intersection backs up and a westbound right turn lane is needed.

“When it’s really congested and a busy time of the day, traffic can get backed up considerably to the east on Viera Boulevard,” said Grand Isle community resident Paul Lewis.

Every direction, except westbound Viera Boulevard, has a right-turn lane.

Without the lane at the red light, drivers looking to make a right get stuck behind those that need to go through the intersection.

Lewis also says when drivers travel southbound on Murrell Road and look to turn left onto Viera Boulevard, he has to wait a while before he can clear the intersection.

“This red light, red arrow, only stays on a very short period of time,” he said. “And at times, I have seen only five cars be able to make the turn before it turns to yellow.”

The Brevard County public works director says traffic officials are studying possible upgrades at the intersection, including a dedicated westbound right-turn lane.

County officials also said they will review signal timing to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently, but that study won’t be completed until spring 2026.

“It’s going to take a lot of planning and a lot more configuration, adjustment of lights, but the traffic is going to get heavier,” Lewis said.

Neither design nor construction is currently funded.

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