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The widening and interchange reconstruction along Interstate 95 (I-95) in Volusia County is reaching a milestone tonight as it moves closer to completion. [Read more…] about New Exits and Merging Along Northbound I-95
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a public meeting for proposed improvements along State Road (S.R.) 44 from west of County Road (C.R.) 42 in Lake County to east of Ed Stone Park in Volusia County. The total project length is approximately 0.8 miles. [Read more…] about Feedback Opportunity for Proposed Improvements on S.R. 44, St. Johns River
Motorists are advised of nighttime ramp closures with detours at the Interstate 4 (I-4) and Saxon Boulevard interchange (Exit 111) over the next few weeks. [Read more…] about Ramp Closures Planned at I-4 and Saxon Boulevard in Deltona
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) advises motorists that this week’s planned ramp closures at State Road (S.R.) 472 and Interstate 4 (I-4) in Volusia County are postponed, including the one that was to occur overnight Sunday, Dec. 16, into early morning today. [Read more…] about Ramp Closures Delayed at I-4 and S.R. 472 in Deltona
Drivers are advised the exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) to eastbound Saxon Boulevard will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, to about 5 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10. The exit ramp from eastbound I-4 onto westbound Saxon Boulevard, and the westbound I-4 exit ramps to Saxon Boulevard will be open. [Read more…] about Weekend Closure Planned for Saxon Boulevard Exit Ramp from I-4
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold an informational open house on alternatives proposed from the St. Johns River to Sea Loop Trail Gap Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The limits studied were from Lake Beresford Park to Grand Avenue in DeLand, Volusia County. [Read more…] about FDOT to host informational meeting on the St. Johns River to Sea Loop Trail Gap Study
Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) Chairman Blaise Ingoglia today released the following statement regarding news of shots fired into the Volusia County Republican Office. [Read more…] about RPOF Statement on Shots Fired at Volusia County Republican Office
News of early morning vandalism by gunfire at the Volusia County Republican Party Headquarters has occurred as Americans everywhere are reeling from last week’s threats to Democratic officials, media, and Saturday’s horrific mass shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. To begin the week — any week — with gun violence of any kind is unacceptable. In this case, the GOP office in South Daytona was the apparent target.
The League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence condemn all forms of domestic terrorism. The hatred that is consuming our state and country helps no one and hurts us all. We call on all Floridians to join us in our condemnation of these acts and commit to a renewed effort to maintain the peace of our communities. Lives are counting on it.
Drivers can expect nighttime ramp closures with detours at the I-95 interchanges with U.S. 1 (Exit 273) and LPGA Boulevard (Exit 265) next week. One ramp will be closed each night from about 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting. [Read more…] about I-95 Ramp Closures at U.S. 1, LPGA Boulevard in Volusia County
Construction activities will require multiple temporary nighttime closures and detours this week. U.S. 92 eastbound (International Speedway Boulevard) traffic near the Interstate 95 (I-95) interchange will be detoured Tuesday-Thursday nights, and the I-95 northbound Exit 260C/U.S. 92 (International Speedway Boulevard) ramp will be closed with a detour on Tuesday night.
Detours will be well marked. Travelers are advised to slow down, and follow the detour signs through construction zones. Posted detours are:
Please note construction schedules may change due to weather or other circumstances, and if this happens, the closures may be rescheduled. Updates will be available on the Florida Department of Transportation’s Central Florida website, CFLRoads.com.
Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or d5-pio@dot.state.fl.us.
FDOT advises drivers to slow down and use extra caution in construction zones.
