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Shift to Occur as Soon as Morning of June 1,
Will Affect Ramps at Three Interchanges
Eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) travel lanes between John Young Parkway and downtown Orlando is shifting to a temporary configuration as soon as the morning of June 1. [Read more…] about EB I-4 Between John Young Pkwy. and Downtown Orlando Temporarily Shifting
Princeton Street under Interstate 4 (I-4) is closing from 5 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 15, to 5 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 17, to allow crews to remove portions of the old I-4 bridge over Princeton Street. [Read more…] about Princeton St. Under I-4 Closing Dec. 15-17
Motorists heading to eastbound Maitland Boulevard (State Road 414) from westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) will use a new ramp come the morning of November 16. [Read more…] about WB I-4 Exit to EB Maitland Blvd. Shifting to Permanent Configuration on November 16
To complete demolition of a recently replaced overpass near Florida’s Turnpike, I-4 Ultimate crews will be diverting traffic off westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. on July 13, 16, 17 and 18.
Motorists will exit westbound I-4 at Conroy Road (Exit 78) and use either Vineland Road or Conroy Road to reenter westbound I-4 at the Kirkman Road (State Road 435) interchange.
In addition to diverting westbound I-4 traffic the exit ramps to Florida’s Turnpike (Exit 77) and northbound (75B) and southbound (75A) Kirkman Road (State Road 435), and the on-ramps from Conroy Road and Florida’s Turnpike will be closed from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the nights of July 12–13, 15–16, 16–17 and 17–18.
A handout illustrating the detour routes is available online to view or download at: fdot.tips/WBI4divert.
Modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work zone.
The I-4 Ultimate project is rebuilding 21 miles of Interstate 4 (I-4) from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County to east of State Road 434 in Seminole County, adding two new dynamic tolled Express Lanes in each direction, replacing more than 140 bridges, reconfiguring 15 major interchanges and reconstructing the entire roadway.
The eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) on-ramp from Universal Boulevard will close for five months, beginning around 2 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 19.
A detour map is available to view or download online at: fdot.tips/universal. The detour for this on-going closure is to use the eastbound I-4 on-ramp from Kirkman Road (State Road 435).
The closure of the eastbound I-4 on-ramp from Universal Boulevard allows construction crews to continue building the new I-4 and Kirkman Road interchange. A lot of work already has been completed on the west side of the interchange, including new westbound I-4 exit ramps to southbound and northbound Kirkman Road. Crews are focusing on improvements planned for the east side of the interchange. Closing the Universal Boulevard on-ramp will help crew members work safely and allow the work to move ahead efficiently.
Modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work zone.
For questions, please contact Steve Olson, communications manager, at (386) 943-5479 / steve.olson@dot.state.fl.us or David Parks, I-4 ultimate public information officer, at davidparks@i4ultimate.com.
Rolling roadblocks on eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) from Kirkman Road (State Road 435) to State Road 408 (S.R. 408) are scheduled as soon as 12 a.m. until 6 a.m. for three consecutive nights beginning on Friday, March 31.
The eastbound I-4 exit ramp to South Street and eastbound S.R. 408 ramp to eastbound I-4 will be closed each night in conjunction with the rolling roadblocks to accommodate construction. The South Street exit will be closed as soon as 10 p.m. until 7 a.m. and the S.R. 408 ramp will be closed as soon as 12 a.m. until 6 a.m. Detour routes for both of these ramp closures are available online to download or view at: http://fdot.tips/EBI4rolling.
The eastbound I-4 rolling roadblocks will begin near Kirkman Road and end at S.R. 408. Multiple rolling roadblocks are scheduled to occur each night. Each rolling roadblock will create a 30-minute window for crews to place girders over eastbound I-4 to widen the S.R. 408 overpass.
Eastbound I-4 entrance ramps between the Kirkman Road and S.R. 408 interchanges will be temporarily blocked. As the rolling roadblock passes each interchange, law enforcement officers will reopen its entrance ramp. In total, nine eastbound I-4 entrance ramps will be temporarily closed during the rolling roadblocks. View or download an online map of the temporary on-ramp closures at: http://fdot.tips/EBI4rolling.
Modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work zone.
For real-time traffic information on I-4, including up-to-date progress on rolling roadblocks, stay tuned to the Florida Department of Transportation’s 511 Traveler Information System. Visit FL511.com for interactive roadway maps showing traffic congestion and crashes, travel times and traffic camera views.
The I-4 Ultimate project is rebuilding 21 miles of Interstate 4 (I-4) from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County to east of State Road 434 in Seminole County, adding two new dynamic tolled Express Lanes in each direction, replacing more than 140 bridges, reconfiguring 15 major interchanges and reconstructing the entire roadway.
A traffic shift of southbound Kirkman Road (State Road 435) is scheduled for Thursday, March 9, as a second new bridge opens at the Kirkman Road and Interstate 4 (I-4) interchange.
Motorists should expect multiple lane closures during overnight hours on Wednesday, March 8, as the southbound lanes of Kirkman Road are shifted to a newly-constructed bridge over westbound I-4. The traffic shift is scheduled to be ready for morning commuters on Thursday, March 9.
An illustration of the southbound Kirkman Road traffic shift is available online at http://fdot.tips/SBKrkmn.
The traffic pattern of southbound Kirkman Road is also changing after crossing over westbound I-4. See illustration in above link. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when navigating this new temporary traffic pattern.
In November 2016, I-4 Ultimate crews opened the project’s first new bridge to motorists — the current northbound Kirkman Road bridge over westbound I-4. As part of the I-4 Ultimate project, more than 140 bridges will be widened, added or replaced when the project is completed in 2021.
Modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work zone.
A portion of Maitland Summit Boulevard, north of the Maitland Boulevard (State Road 414) intersection, will be closed this weekend as I-4 Ultimate construction crews work to place girders for the new westbound Maitland Boulevard overpass.
The Maitland Summit Boulevard continuous weekend closure will begin at 8 p.m. on Friday, February 24, and will reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, February 27. Detour routes for the continuous weekend closure of Maitland Summit Boulevard, north of Maitland Boulevard intersection, are available online at http://fdot.tips/Summit.
The I-4 Ultimate project is elevating Maitland Boulevard between Maitland Summit Boulevard and Lake Destiny Road, adding ramp access points and eliminating select traffic signals to promote better traffic flow. Bridges are currently being constructed for westbound Maitland Boulevard over Lake Destiny Road, Keller Road and Maitland Summit Boulevard. To learn more about the future Maitland Boulevard, visit i4ultimate.com/futureMaitland.
Modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving through the work zone.
For media-related questions, please contact the Public Information Office at 386-943-5473 or jessica.ottaviano@dot.state.fl.us.
The public is invited to learn more about the I-4 Ultimate project and how it is transforming Seminole County, as well as the entire 21-mile corridor, during a public information open house scheduled for Thursday, February 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, 350 Northlake Boulevard, Altamonte Springs.
“We encourage the public to attend this event to learn more about the project, view area maps and displays, and discuss the project with staff,” said Loreen Bobo, P.E., I-4 Ultimate Construction Program Manager.
Major changes planned for the northern end of the project will be highlighted during the meeting, such as improvements to State Road (S.R.) 436 and S.R. 434 interchanges, Central Parkway overpass and Wymore Road-Douglas Avenue intersection.
The project officially launched in February 2015 and expected completion is 2021. The I-4 Ultimate project is rebuilding 21 miles of Interstate 4 from Kirkman Road in Orange County to S.R. 434 in Seminole County, adding two new dynamic tolled Express Lanes in each direction, replacing more than 140 bridges, reconfiguring 15 major interchanges and reconstructing the entire existing roadway.
Additional project information, including an up-to-date list of lane and ramp closures, are posted on i4Ultimate.com. Motorists are encouraged to sign up for project newsletters and route-specific alerts through the website to help make informed decisions about when and where to travel.
Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact David Parks, I-4 Ultimate Public Information Officer, by phone at 407-670-2358, or via email at DavidParks@I4Ultimate.com at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Jennifer Smith, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator by phone at 386-943-5367, or via email at Jennifer.Smith2@dot.state.fl.us.
Two new live high-definition I-4 Ultimate construction cameras are now available for viewing.
In January, cameras were placed at the Maitland Boulevard (State Road 414) and Interstate 4 (I-4) interchange, and at the Kirkman Road and I-4 interchange. View video streams from the new cameras at http://fdot.tips/i4camera, or by visiting the I-4 Ultimate website and clicking on “Florida 511 & Live Traffic.”
The Maitland camera, situated in the Southwest quadrant of the interchange, is tracking construction progress at the interchange and of the new pedestrian bridge, which construction is slated to begin this year.
The Kirkman camera is situated high above the International Drive area atop the SkyCoaster at Fun Spot America. It gives users a view of the interchange construction and the new Grand National Drive overpass.
The two cameras join the existing camera that monitors the State Road 408 and I-4 interchange construction in downtown Orlando.
The I-4 Ultimate project is rebuilding 21 miles of Interstate 4 (I-4) from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County to east of State Road 434 in Seminole County, adding two new dynamic tolled Express Lanes in each direction, replacing more than 140 bridges, reconfiguring 15 major interchanges and reconstructing the entire roadway. Learn more about the I-4 Ultimate project or sign up for advance construction alerts by email or text at www.i4Ultimate.com.
Questions? Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Information Office, 386-943-5473 / jessica.ottaviano@dot.state.fl.us.
The FDOT urges all motorists to use caution near any road construction. Please slow down and stay alert when driving through work zones.
