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 inauguration, attention turned to its expansion, with local communities expressing concerns about its route and environmental implications. Other projects, such as the Garden Parkway and Monroe Connector/Bypass, raised concerns about further urbanization, criticism of politicians who had made land deals along the routes, and lawsuits resulting from inadequate environmental studies.