- June 30, 2026
A proposed Walmart Supercenter along State Road 100 is expected to bring a significant increase in traffic to one of Palm Coast's busiest commercial corridors, but city officials say they are working with the Florida Department of Transportation to minimize congestion before the project moves forward.
The Palm Coast Planning and Land Development Regulation Board recently approved the project's site plan, with the development still requiring additional reviews before construction can begin. The proposal calls for a Walmart Supercenter on State Road 100 near Seminole Woods Boulevard, an area that already experiences congestion during peak travel times.
Sean Castillo, the city's traffic engineer, said a retailer of Walmart's size will naturally generate a large number of vehicle trips but could also change existing travel patterns throughout Palm Coast.
"Obviously something like that, when it comes in, it's going to bring in a lot of traffic," Castillo said. "Mainly from that area along Seminole Woods and Old Kings and the southern part of Belle Terre."
He said the new store is also expected to attract shoppers who currently drive north to the existing Palm Coast Walmart on Cypress Point Parkway.
"It's also going to redirect folks that live in the E Section and probably the southern P Section that are going to make their way down there instead of driving north," Castillo said.
Castillo acknowledged the development will increase traffic on State Road 100 but said the city is working closely with FDOT, which maintains the roadway, to identify improvements before the store opens.
"We do see a big influx of traffic over there on State Road 100," Castillo said. "We're still working with FDOT to work out the details for their access and try to get as many improvements done so we're not creating a new choke point when we already have choke points at State Road 100 and Belle Terre Parkway and State Road 100 and Seminole Woods Boulevard."
The proposed development has generated discussion among residents over its potential impact on traffic, particularly along State Road 100 and nearby intersections. While traffic remains a key concern, Castillo said the city's goal is to ensure roadway improvements are in place to accommodate the additional vehicles expected once the store opens.
