 According to feasibility studies on various east–west and north–south routes throughout the state by the Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, the route from State Road 60 to the Polk Parkway was the only feasible route, meaning it would be supported by tolls alone.Further studies were funded and the project is currently past the initial planning stages.The Central Florida Parkway fulfills a number of needs in Polk County, according to the FDOT and the road's proponents