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Tag: I-4

Posted inPublic Safety, Transportation

I-4 Westbound Lane Closures Tonight Through Friday Morning

by Kimberly C. Moore January 23, 2025January 23, 2025

Workers will pour asphalt into roadway depression near Polk City exit until repaving can be scheduled.

The area to be widened is marked as a gold strip on the map.
Posted inCity Hall, Transportation

State Road 33 Reconstruction Starts Next Month

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman December 16, 2024December 16, 2024

A two-lane stretch will be widened north of Old Combee Road past Bridgewater and toward Florida Poly and warehouses.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) shows a map of I-4 congestion in Central Florida during an event at the SunTrax Center in Auburndale on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Posted inTransportation

Governor Announces Faster Timeline For Widening I-4 Toward Orlando

by Kimberly C. Moore June 27, 2024June 28, 2024

But there is no funding yet to ease congestion westward to Tampa. That relief will take “years to deliver.”

Posted inTransportation

Accident on I-4 Backs up Traffic For Miles

by Kimberly C. Moore June 16, 2023June 16, 2023

Travelers should avoid the area of I-4 and Kathleen Road.

Posted inTransportation

I-4/SR 33 Project in Limbo After ‘Moving Florida Forward’ Is Only Partially Funded

by Cindy Glover June 5, 2023June 6, 2023

DOT signals intention to move ahead with all 20 projects, but no announcement is expected until after Gov. DeSantis signs the budget.

Governor DeSantist prepares to address legislature
Posted inCity Hall, Politics, Transportation

City Hopes DeSantis-Backed Bill Will Deliver Long-Sought I-4/SR 33 Improvements

by Cindy Glover March 8, 2023March 8, 2023

The ‘Moving Florida Forward’ proposal could provide $197 million for road widening, roundabouts, wildlife crossings and traffic signals.

Posted inTransportation

I-4 Toll Lanes Idea Gets Skeptical Reception

Barry Friedman by Barry Friedman October 20, 2015September 1, 2022

Earlier stories: WTVT | WTSP | WUSF | WFLA Source: TBO.com

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