Drivers entering and exiting Interstate 4 (I-4) at Dirksen Drive (Exit 108) are advised of nightly ramp closures scheduled to take place Monday through Thursday, March 27 to 30, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Only one ramp at a time will be closed each night.
The anticipated schedule for the ramp closures and detours is as follows:
- Monday and Tuesday: I-4 eastbound exit ramp to Dirksen Drive. For the detour, drivers on I-4 eastbound will be directed to use U.S. 17/92 (Exit 104) to Dirksen Drive.
- Tuesday and Wednesday:Dirksen Drive entrance ramp to I-4 eastbound. During the closure, drivers will be directed to turn onto Enterprise Road, then turn right onto Saxon Boulevard and left onto I-4 eastbound.
- Wednesday and Thursday: I-4 westbound exit ramp to Dirksen Drive. Drivers will be directed to exit and turn right onto Saxon Boulevard (Exit 111), left onto Enterprise Road, and onto Dirksen Drive.
- Thursday: Dirksen Drive entrance ramp to I-4 westbound. Drivers will continue on Dirksen Drive to U.S. 17/92, where they will turn left and follow U.S. 17/92 to I-4 westbound.
The closures are needed to complete paving operations as part of a resurfacing and rehabilitation project along I-4 between the St. John’s River Bridge and Saxon Boulevard.
The planned schedule is weather permitting. Electronic message signs are in use to announce the planned closures and will be updated as needed. Updates can also be found on www.cflroads.com.
Media inquiries should be directed to the District Five Public Information Office at 386-943-5473 or [email protected].
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) urges all drivers to use caution when traveling through road construction. Please slow down and stay alert.
