Newport and Harwood to Be Linked by Emergency-Access Road

The CVE Reporter has learned that plans are underway for a new connector road inside Century Village East that will link the Newport and Harwood areas — a project designed exclusively for emergency-vehicle access and improved safety.

The connector will run parallel to Southwest 10th Street, bridging the existing parking lots of the two sections, which are currently separated by water. When completed, the new roadway will allow fire engines and other emergency vehicles to travel between Newport and Harwood without having to travel back out to West Drive and Century Boulevard or reverse from the dead ends at both locations.

According to CVE Master Management, the new road will be built in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation’s upcoming upgrades to Southwest 10th Street, scheduled to begin within the next year or two. By aligning the timing of both projects, CVE Master Management can reduce costs and minimize disruption to nearby residents.

“The purpose of this connector is purely safety,” a CVE Master Management spokesperson said. “It’s about giving first responders better access to both communities and ensuring large emergency vehicles have the space to maneuver safely.”

Access to the connector road will be restricted to emergency vehicles only. A gate will be installed at each end, and entry will be controlled by a transponder system available exclusively to authorized first responders. Regular resident or visitor traffic will not be permitted.

Once complete, the project will provide an important new safety connection between two of the Village’s largest sections — part of CVE Master Management’s ongoing efforts to modernize infrastructure and enhance emergency response throughout the Village.