Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis provided the following updates on preparedness efforts for Hurricane Milton.
As of 11:00 a.m. ET, Hurricane Milton is located about 520 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. Milton will move across the eastern Gulf of Mexico and approach the west coast of Florida through Wednesday. The center is likely to make landfall along the west coast of Florida on Wednesday night and move east northeastward across central F read more…
The article: Governor DeSantis Issues Hurricane Milton Update. FDOT Suspends Tolls., was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by Major General John D. Haas Adjutant General of Florida, Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue at the State Emergency Operations Center to provide updates on preparedness efforts for Hurricane Milton.
As of 11:00 a.m. ET, Hurricane Milton is located about 720 miles southwest of Tampa, Florida, with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph. Milton is read more…
The article: Hurricane Milton Intensifies, Takes Aim at Central Florida. Governor DeSantis Issues Updates, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
According to the National Hurricane Center (NHC) Tropical Storm Milton is forecast to quickly intensify while it moves eastward to northeastward across the Gulf of Mexico and be a major hurricane when it reaches the west coast of the Florida Peninsula mid week. Users are reminded to not focus on the details of the forecast as there remains significant uncertainty in the eventual track and intensity of Milton.
While it is too soon to specify the exact magnitude and location of the read more…
The article: Tropical Storm Milton to Quickly Intensify as it Approaches Florida’s West Coast, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports that motorists should be advised that a full closure of the eastbound I-4 exit ramp to U.S. 17-92, Exit 104, is scheduled to take place overnight on Wednesday, October 2.
The closure is scheduled to start as soon as 10:00 p.m. and is expected to reopen by 6:00 a.m. This closure is necessary for light installation. This work is part of the I-4 improvements project at the I-4 and U.S. 17-92 interchange.
During the ramp closure, read more…
The article: I-4 Ramp Closure, Detour in Sanford Scheduled for October 2, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
SeaWorld Orlando, known as the Coaster Capital of Orlando, is set to introduce an innovative attraction in Spring 2025: the world’s first Arctic flying theater. This groundbreaking experience allows families to fly over icy landscapes, explore beneath frozen waters, and encounter magnificent Arctic wildlife like beluga whales, orcas, and walruses up close. With all-weather indoor access, it promises an exhilarating escape for families year-round.
Continuing the park’s tradition of read more…
The article: SeaWorld Orlando Unveils World’s First Fully Immersive Arctic Flying Theater – Opening Spring 2025, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announces that it has suspended all lane closures in the Tampa Bay area due to Tropical Storm Helene.
The Department directed FDOT road and bridge contractors on Wednesday to temporarily suspend all operations on active construction projects until further notice.
All available lanes will remain open on the interstate and State Road system in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties, unless they need to be read more…
The article: Florida DOT Suspends All Lane Closures in Tampa Bay Area Due to Tropical Storm Helene, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports that beginning at 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 20, the eastbound I-4 ramps (entrance and exit) at Wheeler Street (SR 39A) will close until 5:00 a.m., Monday, September 23, weather permitting.
Eastbound I-4 motorists needing to access Wheeler Street (SR 39A) will have to exit the interstate using Exit 21, proceed north onto Alexander Street, turn east onto Sam Allen Road, turn south onto Paul Buchman Highway, and continue south toward read more…
The article: I-4 Ramp Closures, Detours at Wheeler Street Begin September 20, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports that temporary closures of the southbound I-275 travel lanes under I-4 and westbound I-4 ramps to southbound I-275 and Downtown East-West are occurring from 10:00 p.m., Monday, September 23 to 5:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 24, weather permitting.
Motorists traveling southbound on I-275 will have to exit the interstate using Exit 46A, turn west onto Floribraska Avenue, turn south onto Tampa Street, and continue south to re-enter the read more…
The article: I-4 Ramp Closure, Detour for Work in Downtown Tampa Monday Night, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
Motorists should be advised that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is implementing nightly closures of the westbound I-4 exit ramp to eastbound State Road (S.R.) 528 (Beachline Expressway) on September 10-12 and 15-20. The closures will begin as early as 10:00 p.m. each night and are expected to reopen by 6:00 a.m.
The closures are necessary for crews to conduct ramp widening work.
The following detour will be in place for motorists on westbound I-4 wishing to head onto read more…
The article: Multiple Closures Scheduled for I-4 Exit Ramp to S.R. 528 September 10-12, 15-20, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
Orlando, the Halloween Vacation Capital, invites visitors to celebrate the spooky season with a record 93 days of frightful and family friendly events. Highlights include the nation’s largest horror convention, extended theme park Halloween events, haunted botanical gardens, kid-friendly trick-or-treat trails, an all-new Halloween drone show, and adults-only horror-themed performing arts shows and even a Beetlejuice themed brunch.
“Orlando lives up to our reputation as the Halloween Vacat read more…
The article: Orlando Carves Out 90+ Days of Halloween Celebrations, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports that a temporary closure of the southbound I-275 ramp (Exit 45B) to eastbound I-4 is occurring from 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 4 to 5:00 a.m., Thursday, September 5, weather permitting.
Motorists will have to detour around the work zone by continuing south on I-275, exiting the interstate using Exit 45A (Jefferson Street), keeping left at the fork toward Downtown East, turning left onto Scott Street, and re-entering the read more…
The article: Ramp From I-275 to I-4 in Tampa Closing September 4, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports that motorists are advised that a full closure of the eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) exit ramp to U.S. 17-92, Exit 104, is scheduled to take place overnight on Thursday, August 22.
The closure is scheduled to start as soon as 10:00 p.m. and is expected to reopen by 6:00 a.m. Friday, August 23. This closure is necessary for traffic signal installation and is part of the I-4 improvements project at the I-4 and U.S. 17-92 read more…
The article: I-4 Ramp to U.S. 17-92 Closing August 22 in Sanford, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide