Following its opening, criticism shifted onto its expansion with towns raising issues about its routing and environmental concerns. Other projects, such as the Garden Parkway and Monroe Connector/Bypass prompted fear of additional urban sprawl, the criticism of politicians who had land deals along the routes, and generated lawsuits stemming from the flawed environmental studies.
Following its launch, attention shifted to its expansion, with local communities expressing concerns about its route and environmental impact. Other initiatives, like the Garden Parkway and Monroe Connector/Bypass, raised worries about additional urban growth, criticism of politicians who had made land deals along the routes, and lawsuits stemming from inadequate environmental assessments.