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Colonial Drive (State Road 50) between Hughey Avenue and Orange Avenue is closing this coming weekend as crews place new bridge beams on a new structure for eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4). [Read more…] about Colonial Dr. from Hughey Ave. to Orange Ave. Closing Weekend of Aug. 24
Motorists should be advised there will be an overnight ramp closure this week for eastbound Sand Lake Road to northbound Kirkman Road in Orlando. [Read more…] about Ramp Closure: EB Sand Lake Road to NB Kirkman Road
Today, Governor Rick Scott announced that June 2018 marked 39 consecutive months of the Orlando area having the highest job creation in the state, adding 43,700 new private-sector jobs in the past year. [Read more…] about Orlando Remains Leader in Job Growth
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.
Multiple traffic pacing operations are scheduled to occur on eastbound State Road (S.R.) 408 between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10. [Read more…] about Multiple Traffic Pacing Operations on Eastbound S.R. 408 Scheduled for July 10
Drivers this week will encounter a lane closure on eastbound Lee Road. This is occurring at Edison Avenue, just to the west of Edgewater Drive. The closure affects the right lane/outside lane. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is working to fix a drainage pipe and a storm water inlet that are experiencing some settling. [Read more…] about Lee Road lane closure at Edison Avenue in Orlando
On Saturday, June 9, motorists can expect a temporary traffic shift for northbound lanes on State Road (S.R.) 423/John Young Parkway in Orlando.
From about 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., both northbound lanes just north of Silver Star Road will be shifted toward the median to allow the contractor to complete a pipe crossing under John Young Parkway.
Electronic message boards and other signage will be used to direct traffic. Motorists should exercise extra caution when driving through the work zone.
The work is part of a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project to widen S.R. 423/John Young Parkway from S.R. 50/West Colonial Drive to Shader Road. Please note constructionschedules may change due to weather or other unforeseen events.
Schedule updates are available on the FDOT Central Florida website, cflroads.com.
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].
FDOT advises drivers to slow down and use extra caution in construction zones.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is hosting a public hearing regarding plans for implementing safety improvements along State Road (S.R.) 551/Goldenrod Road between S.R. 408 and S.R. 50/East Colonial Drive in Orlando. The hearing is next Tuesday, May 29, at the Orlando Baptist Church, 500 South Semoran Boulevard.
The hearing will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with a presentation at 6 p.m., followed by a public comment period. The purpose of this public hearing is to receive public input from the local community about the proposed safety improvements which include milling and resurfacing, construction of a raised median, turn lane improvements, widening for bike lanes, and traffic signal improvements along S.R. 551 (Goldenrod Road) between S.R. 408 and S.R. 50. FDOT staff will be available to answer questions. This is an access management public hearing and will include information about the access classification change planned within the project limits. A certified court reporter will be present to collect and document comments for the project record.
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 the FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator at [email protected].
Persons with disabilities who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Mark Bertoncini, by phone at 407-839-4006, or via email at [email protected] 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).
Participants may also provide public comment at any time during the public comment period, which ends on June 8, 2018. Written comments can be submitted at this hearing, by email, or by mail no later than June 8 to Taleb Shams, P.E., FDOT Mail Station 2-542, 719 S. Woodland Boulevard, DeLand, FL 32720 or email [email protected].
An additional source for information on state roadway projects in Central Florida is just a click away. Visit our website at cflroads.com.
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].
FDOT advises drivers to slow down and use extra caution in construction zones.
During the week of April 22, a traffic pattern change is expected on State Road (S.R.) 423/John Young Parkway between S.R. 50/West Colonial Drive and Shader Road. The work is part of the department’s widening project.
The traffic shift will affect northbound traffic. Initially, traffic between Technology Drive and Silver Star Road will be shifted west onto the existing southbound lanes. Once past Silver Star Road, northbound traffic will move back east onto the newly constructed temporary pavement until it transitions back to the existing configuration at Shader Road.
Electronic message boards and other signage will be used to direct traffic. Motorists are asked to be prepared for the changes and exercise extra caution when driving through the work zone.
Please note construction schedules may change due to weather or other circumstances. Electronic message boards will be used to alert motorists to lane closures and detours. Updates will be available on the FDOT’s Central Florida website CFLRoads.com.
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or [email protected].
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Orlando Cybercrime Task Force today arrested Carlos Rodriguez-Fernandez, 47, of 5509 Bryson Drive, Orlando, on 6 counts of possession of child pornography.
During an investigation of files suspected of child pornography, agents discovered an IP address in March advertising hundreds of files of known or suspected child pornography. Agents determined the IP address was associated with the Bryson Drive address where Rodriguez-Fernandez resides. During the execution of a search warrant, agents conducted a forensic preview of digital devices and found evidence of child pornography.
Rodriguez-Fernandez was taken to the Orange County Jail on a no-bond status. The case will be prosecuted by the State Attorney’s Office, 9th Judicial Circuit.
