511enews.com » I-4 http://511enews.com Interstate Highway News and Events Fri, 18 May 2012 17:31:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 AAA Projects 1.2 Percent Increase in Memorial Day Travel as Americans Stay Closer to Home http://511enews.com/i-95/aaa-projects-1-2-percent-increase-in-memorial-day-travel-as-americans-stay-closer-to-home/ http://511enews.com/i-95/aaa-projects-1-2-percent-increase-in-memorial-day-travel-as-americans-stay-closer-to-home/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:59:31 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=84583 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.

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-95/aaa-projects-1-2-percent-increase-in-memorial-day-travel-as-americans-stay-closer-to-home/feed/ 0 I-4 Connector in Tampa 65% Complete http://511enews.com/i-75/i-4-connector-in-tampa-65-complete/ http://511enews.com/i-75/i-4-connector-in-tampa-65-complete/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 16:57:45 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=84258 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.

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-75/i-4-connector-in-tampa-65-complete/feed/ 0 $2 Billion Overhaul of I-4 Could Start in 2014 http://511enews.com/i-4/2-billion-overhaul-of-i-4-could-start-in-2014/ http://511enews.com/i-4/2-billion-overhaul-of-i-4-could-start-in-2014/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 15:10:59 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=84001 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 …

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/2-billion-overhaul-of-i-4-could-start-in-2014/feed/ 0 Watch Out For I-4 Lane Closures From Midnight to 4 a.m. http://511enews.com/i-4/watch-out-for-i-4-lane-closures-from-midnight-to-4-a-m/ http://511enews.com/i-4/watch-out-for-i-4-lane-closures-from-midnight-to-4-a-m/#comments Sat, 05 May 2012 15:10:59 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=83999 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.

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/watch-out-for-i-4-lane-closures-from-midnight-to-4-a-m/feed/ 0 Night Lane Closures on I-4 Between Tampa and Plant City http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-i-4-between-tampa-and-plant-city/ http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-i-4-between-tampa-and-plant-city/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 17:19:32 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=83970 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.

]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-i-4-between-tampa-and-plant-city/feed/ 0 Night Lane Closures on I-4 Between Exits 1 and 3 http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-4/ http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-4/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 17:18:06 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=83968 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.

]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-4/feed/ 0 Road Watch: A Guide to Central Florida Closings and Construction http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-15/ http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-15/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 12:44:34 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=83687 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.

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-15/feed/ 0 Overpass Work Forcing Overnight Closures on I-4 http://511enews.com/i-4/overpass-work-forcing-overnight-closures-on-i-4/ http://511enews.com/i-4/overpass-work-forcing-overnight-closures-on-i-4/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:48:14 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=83159 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.

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/overpass-work-forcing-overnight-closures-on-i-4/feed/ 0 Eastbound I-4 Exit to Branch Forbes to be Closed Wednesday Night http://511enews.com/i-4/eastbound-i-4-exit-to-branch-forbes-to-be-closed-wednesday-night/ http://511enews.com/i-4/eastbound-i-4-exit-to-branch-forbes-to-be-closed-wednesday-night/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:38:37 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=83109 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.

]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/eastbound-i-4-exit-to-branch-forbes-to-be-closed-wednesday-night/feed/ 0 Night Lane Closures I-4 Between Tampa and Plant City http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-i-4-between-tampa-and-plant-city/ http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-i-4-between-tampa-and-plant-city/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:37:44 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=83107 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.

]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-i-4-between-tampa-and-plant-city/feed/ 0 Night Lane Closures on Eastbound I-4 Between Exits 1 and 3 http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-eastbound-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-3/ http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-eastbound-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-3/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:36:44 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=83105 TAMPA — One lane may be closed on eastbound I-4 between 22nd Street (Exit 1) and 50th Street (Exit 3) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday night, April 20 and Sunday through Friday (April 22 – 27) nights. Two lanes may be closed on eastbound I-4 after 10 p.m. and 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. these same nights.

]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-eastbound-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-3/feed/ 0 I-4 Toll Express Lanes Construction to Begin in 2014 http://511enews.com/i-4/i-4-toll-express-lanes-construction-to-begin-in-2014/ http://511enews.com/i-4/i-4-toll-express-lanes-construction-to-begin-in-2014/#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:47:05 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=82984 Plans to build two express toll lanes along I-4 are moving forward. Florida's Department of Transportation has been talking about the project for years, but WFTV found out construction is now slated to start in 2014. The express tolls would span 20 miles along I-4 from Kirkman Road all the way to the Longwood rest area with 15 exits and on-ramps. FDOT wants to add two lanes in each direction …

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/i-4-toll-express-lanes-construction-to-begin-in-2014/feed/ 0 Road Watch: A Guide to Central Florida Closings and Construction http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-14/ http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-14/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:01:15 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=82910 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.

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-14/feed/ 0 I-4 Toll Express Lanes Construction Slated to Begin in 2014 http://511enews.com/i-4/i-4-toll-express-lanes-construction-slated-to-begin-in-2014/ http://511enews.com/i-4/i-4-toll-express-lanes-construction-slated-to-begin-in-2014/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:48:57 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=82912 Plans to build two express toll lanes along I-4 are moving forward. Florida's Department of Transportation has been talking about the project for years, but WFTV found out construction is now slated to start in 2014. The express tolls would span 20 miles along I-4 from Kirkman Road all the way to the Longwood rest area with 15 exits and on-ramps. FDOT wants to add two lanes in each direction …

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/i-4-toll-express-lanes-construction-slated-to-begin-in-2014/feed/ 0 Road Watch: A Guide to Central Florida Closings and Construction – The Ledger http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-the-ledger/ http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-the-ledger/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:55:38 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=82389 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.

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-the-ledger/feed/ 0 Night Lane Closures On Eastbound I-4 Between Exits 1 and 3 http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-eastbound-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-2/ http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-eastbound-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-2/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:59:17 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=82110 TAMPA — One lane may be closed on eastbound I-4 between 22nd Street (Exit 1) and 50th Street (Exit 3) from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Friday night, March 30 and Sunday through Friday (April 1 – 6) nights. Two lanes may be closed on eastbound I-4 after 10 p.m. and 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. these same nights.

]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-eastbound-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-2/feed/ 0 Road Watch: A Guide to Central Florida Closings and Construction http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-13/ http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-13/#comments Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:29:12 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=81641 Published: Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 10:25 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 10:25 p.m. An east-west connector road and loop road are being built between State Road 33 and Polk Parkway. Use caution on State Road 33 as workers begin construction on the road south of Interstate 4.

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-13/feed/ 0 Road Watch: A Guide to Central Florida Closings and Construction http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-12/ http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-12/#comments Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:42:06 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=81458 Published: Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 10:04 p.m. Last Modified: Sunday, March 4, 2012 at 10:04 p.m. An east-west connector road and loop road are being built between State Road 33 and Polk Parkway.

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-12/feed/ 0 I-4 Will Close For Construction http://511enews.com/i-4/i-4-will-close-for-construction/ http://511enews.com/i-4/i-4-will-close-for-construction/#comments Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:36:36 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=81365 Drivers who use westbound Interstate 4 are being warned that the road will be shut down both Sunday and Monday from 11p.m. to 5:30a.m. for construction along the dangerous section of road known as the Fairbanks Curve. Motorists should follow the …

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/i-4-will-close-for-construction/feed/ 0 Construction Begins on I-4 Fairbanks Curve http://511enews.com/i-4/construction-begins-on-i-4-fairbanks-curve/ http://511enews.com/i-4/construction-begins-on-i-4-fairbanks-curve/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 19:49:56 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=81236 Construction comes after a number of bad crashes over the years involving semi trucks that tend to jack-knife whenever it rains. Here’s the plan: On westbound I-4 between the Maitland Boulevard and the Fairbanks Avenue exits : Close the inside …

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/construction-begins-on-i-4-fairbanks-curve/feed/ 0 Night Lane Closures on I-4 Between Exits 1 and 3 http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-3/ http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-3/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:34:12 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=81174 TAMPA — One 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 6 a.m. Friday night, March 9 and Sunday through Friday (March 11 – 16) nights. Two lanes may be closed on eastbound I-4 after 10 p.m. and 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. these same nights.

]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3-3/feed/ 0 A Guide to Central Florida Closings and Construction http://511enews.com/i-4/a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-2/ http://511enews.com/i-4/a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-2/#comments Tue, 06 Mar 2012 02:56:29 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=80977 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.

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-2/feed/ 0 Night Lane Closures On Eastbound I-4 Between Exits 1 and 3 http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-eastbound-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3/ http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-eastbound-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:34:14 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=80830 TAMPA — Two lanes may be closed on eastbound I-4 between 22nd Street (Exit 1) and 50th Street (Exit 3) from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday night, March 2 and Sunday through Friday (March 4 – 9) 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. these same nights.

]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/night-lane-closures-on-eastbound-i-4-between-exits-1-and-3/feed/ 0 Road Watch: A Guide to Central Florida Closings and Construction http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-11/ http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-11/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:19:21 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=80094 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.

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]]> http://511enews.com/i-4/road-watch-a-guide-to-central-florida-closings-and-construction-11/feed/ 0 Expressway Authority Could Take On I-4 Ramp Work http://511enews.com/i-4/expressway-authority-could-take-on-i-4-ramp-work/ http://511enews.com/i-4/expressway-authority-could-take-on-i-4-ramp-work/#comments Sun, 19 Feb 2012 14:50:50 +0000 Webmaster http://511enews.com/?p=79741 The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pegged 2014 to resume construction on crucial ramps which are projected to carry thousands of cars a day. Now, OOCEA is considering taking on the project and using some of the funding planned for …

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