As Florida prepares for Hurricane Idalia, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has opened the maximum amount of lanes possible within construction zones to ensure mobility in impact areas. Contractors on these construction projects are currently securing work sites, clearing traffic control devices that are not actively being used to direct traffic, and checking drainage systems.
Tolls have been suspended facilities within the projected path of the storm. Toll suspension read more…
The article: Florida DOT Suspends Lane Closures, Tolls as They Prepare for Hurricane Idalia, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Summer of 2023 has been great for travel, and Labor Day weekend should be no different. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), which looks at all forms of travel, domestic travel bookings for this holiday weekend are up 4% from last year.
America’s roads certainly won’t be empty, that’s for sure. As we gear up for the upcoming Labor Day weekend road trip, there’s a silver lining: AAA, the trusted authority on travel insights, has looked at the data and presented their p read more…
The article: The Best and Worst Times to Hit the Road Labor Day Weekend 2023, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports the following I-4 traffic impacts associated with construction and maintenance work in Hillsborough County, through August 31, 2023. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
I-4 from McIntosh Road to County Line Road
Lane closures (westbound only)
Sunday, August 27 through Thursday, August 31
9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
The article: I-4 Lane Closures in Hillsborough County Through August 31, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports the following I-4 traffic impacts associated with construction and maintenance work in Central Florida through September 1, 2023. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Westbound I-4 to Northbound S.R. 429
Intermittent nightly ramp closure
August 30 – August 31
10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Eastbound I-4 from Southbound S.R. 429
Intermittent nightly ramp closure
August 31 – September 01
10:00 PM – 7:00 AM
The article: I-4 Traffic Impacts in Central Florida Through September 1, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) advises motorists to plan for an overnight closure scheduled to occur on the westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) collector-distributor (C-D) road from State Road 417 on Wednesday, August 16.
The road will close as soon as 10:00 p.m. and will reopen by 6:00 a.m. the following morning.
Detours will be in place for motorists traveling to westbound I-4. FDOT advises motorists to follow all posted detour signs.
C-D roads are extra lanes between read more…
The article: State Road 417 to Westbound I-4 Closure Scheduled, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports the following I-4 traffic impacts in the Cental Florida area this week and beyond. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Intermittent nightly ramp closure on Westbound I-4 from World Drive
Through August 13
From 9:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Intermittent nightly lane closure on Westbound I-4 from Central Florida Parkway to S.R. 535
2 right lanes closed
Through September 15
Sunday – Friday from 9:00 PM – 6:30 AM
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The article: Lane, Ramp Closures, Detours on Several I-4 Projects in Central Florida, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has just opened a much-needed lane on Interstate 4 between exit 60 (FL 429) and exit 58 (FL 532) in Championsgate.
The new westbound lane was added to accommodate traffic exiting the highway for Championsgate. This location has been a notorious traffic bottleneck for I-4 motorists for years as development in the area has overwhelmed the highway’s original design capacity. Early reports from motorists who frequent the exit have been read more…
The article: Relief for Notorious I-4 Traffic Bottleneck in Championsgate, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports the following traffic impacts on I-4 in the Central Florida area. All work is weather-dependent and subject to change.
Eastbound I-4 ramp closure from C.R. 46A nightly from Sun., Jul 16 to Thu., Jul 20, 7:30 PM – 6 AM.
Eastbound I-4 continuous closure at Rest Area near SR-434 since Tue., Feb 18, 2020, 6 AM. Rest Area reconfigured to Truck-Only Parking Area.
Westbound I-4 lane closure from Central Florida Pkwy to S.R. 535 n read more…
The article: Multiple I-4 Lane, Ramp Closures, Detours in Centgral Florida This Week, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
As part of their annual Travelers Choice Awards, TripAdvisor has announced the top tourist attractions across the United States, and Stetson Mansion in DeLand, Florida has been named # 8 of the top 25. A multi-year award-winner, Stetson Mansion joins the ranks of such popular icons as New York’s Empire State Building, Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Biltmore House and the Art Institute of Chicago in this year’s contest.
According to TripAdvisor, “We award Travelers’ Choice Best of t read more…
The article: Florida’s Stetson Mansion Named Among Top Ten Tourist Attractions in USA, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports the following I-4 traffic impacts as a result of construction and maintenance work in the Central Florida area. All work is weather-dependent and subject to change.
Intermittent nightly lane closure on westbound I-4 from E.E. Williamson Rd to US 441/17-92 Orange Blossom Trail.: 2 left lanes closed.June 01 – July 01Sunday – Friday 8:30 PM – 5:30 AM
Intermittent nightly lane closure on eastbound I-4 from US 441/17-92 Orange Blossom Tr read more…
The article: I-4 Lane, Ramp Closures, Detours in Central Florida Thru July 1, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports the following traffic impacts associated with I-4 construction projects in the Orlando Metro area, through Thursday, June 8, 2023. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
I-4 East of Orlando
Intermittent nightly ramp closure on Eastbound I-4 from C.R. 46A.
Sunday, June 4 – Thursday, June 8. From 7:30 PM – 6:00 AM
Intermittent nightly ramp closure on Eastbound I-4 to Southbound S.R. 417 & S.R. 46.
Sunday, J read more…
The article: I-4 Lane, Ramp Closures, Detours for Construction This Week and Beyond, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide
Yeah, I know… It’s Orlando, and no story about Orlando is complete without mentioning theme parks. The city has earned its reputation as the theme park capital of the world, with iconic destinations like Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld drawing millions of visitors each year. However, Orlando is so much more than just these famous attractions.
Beyond the theme parks, Orlando boasts a vibrant and diverse cultural scene. The city is home to numerous art galleries, theaters, and m read more…
The article: 12 Cool Things To Do in Orlando That Aren’t Theme Parks, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide