AAA Projects 1.2 Percent Increase in Memorial Day Travel as Americans Stay Closer to Home
AAA projects 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, an increase of 1.2 percent – or 500,000 travelers – from the 34.3 million people who traveled one year ago. The Memorial Day holiday travel period is defined as Thursday, May 24 to Monday, May 28.
I-4 Connector in Tampa 65% Complete
Construction crews have installed more than 1,000 of the 2,765 segments that will make up the bridge, just west of 31st Street. The Florida Department of Transportation says the connector is about 65% complete.
$2 Billion Overhaul of I-4 Could Start in 2014
That’s one reason FDOT supported SunRail, a $1.2 billion commuter train that largely parallels I-4 and should be running before the highway construction begins. “That will be a great way for folks to commute,” Bobo said of the system that …
Watch Out For I-4 Lane Closures From Midnight to 4 a.m.
Crews are building an overpass, forcing nightly lane closures in both directions on I-4 between Apopka-Vineland Road and Central Florida Parkway in Orange County.
Night Lane Closures on I-4 Between Tampa and Plant City
DOVER — One to two lanes may be closed on eastbound or westbound I-4 between McIntosh Road (Exit 14) and Branch Forbes Road (Exit 17) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday (May 6 – 10) nights for paving work.
Night Lane Closures on I-4 Between Exits 1 and 3
TAMPA — The left lane may be closed on eastbound and westbound I-4 between 22nd Street (Exit 1) and 50th Street (Exit 3) from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday through Thursday (May 6 – 10) nights. Up to three lanes may be closed on eastbound I-4 in the same area from 11:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Friday night, May 4 and Sunday through Thursday (May 6 – 10) nights.
Road Watch: A Guide to Central Florida Closings and Construction
Construction continues on west side of U.S. 98 from Manor Drive to north of County Road 540A. U.S. 27 at Ernie Caldwell Boulevard south of the I-4 intersection: Construction might cause single lane closures of the northbound and southbound lanes.
Overpass Work Forcing Overnight Closures on I-4
Roadwork will close some lanes on Interstate 4 starting overnight Sunday, the Florida Department of Transportation has announced. Crews are building an overpass, forcing nightly lane closures in both directions on I-4 between Apopka-Vineland Road and Central Florida Parkway. Drivers can expect construction crews on the highway between midnight and 4 a.m., weather permitting.
Eastbound I-4 Exit to Branch Forbes to be Closed Wednesday Night
DOVER — The eastbound I-4 Exit 17 ramp to Branch Forbes Road may be closed between 8 p.m. Wednesday (April 25) and 6 a.m. Thursday (April 26). Drivers can use Exit 19, go south on Thonotosassa Road, then turn right and go west on U.S. 92 to Branch Forbes Road.
Night Lane Closures I-4 Between Tampa and Plant City
DOVER — One to two lanes may be closed on eastbound or westbound I-4 between McIntosh Road (Exit 14) and Branch Forbes Road (Exit 17) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday night, April 20 and Sunday through Thursday (April 22 – 26) nights for paving work.