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June 2021: Completion of State Road 408 This road is the backbone of the Central Florida Expressway Authority's toll road network.
February 2022: Opening of Express Lanes
The implementation of the managed express lanes along the highway is an innovative solution to address traffic congestion and provide motorists with more reliable travel options.
June 2021: Completion of Maitland Interchange
The interchange includes free-flowing loop ramps and elevated lanes, a local collector road system, eliminates traffic signals, and provides more efficient access to and from the busy Maitland business district.
February 2022: Completion of State Road 436 Interchange
Perhaps the most visually appealing interchange on the project, S.R. 436 features specialty lighting, decorative spires and a robust landscaping package.
Enhanced landscaping
Includes trees, bushes and native plants along the project. Also featured are buffer trees, palms, canopy trees, flowering trees and ground cover.
Texas U-Turns
At select interchanges, these allow drivers to U-turn without pausing at a light.
Decorative pylons
These Direct Connect Pylons include specially designed lighting to help guide motorists to direct connect express lane ramps.
Under-Deck Lighting
There is under-deck lighting on most of the bridges within the project. Colored lighting under the I-4 Church Street overpass provides a festive atmosphere, and the colors are adjustable to correspond to various events.
Storm management ponds
75 storm management ponds were built along the I-4 Ultimate project.
Single Point Urban Interchanges Allows motorists on two of the most traveled interchanges to move more effectively and safely while exiting and entering the interstate.
Bridge enhancements
Bridge supports throughout the improved I-4 corridor will feature a variety of enhancements, including foliage planters, pylons, and decorative architecture.
Custom medallions
Located at overpasses, interchanges and underpasses, custom medallions were specially designed to represent the various cities and municipalities.
Emergency Access Gates (EAGs)
10 EAGs are strategically located at the midpoint of express lane segments with more than two miles between slip ramps. The EAGs allow emergency responders access from the general use to the express lanes through the rigid barrier wall separating the two roadways.
Sensors, cameras and computer controled on-ramp signal lights
A combination of all are located at select locations through the busiest part of the downtown corridor. During peak hours and congestion, the lights will help with create smoother merging patterns and reduce slowdowns for mainline drivers.
Traffic sensors and traffic cams
Monitored in real-time and built into overhead sign trusses and other infrastructure.
Forward Thinking Communications Network
This will allow FDOT to deploy Connected Vehicle (CV) technology, as it becomes more commonplace.
State Road 436 Pedestrian Tunnel
A pedestrian tunnel under S.R 436 between Douglas Avenue/Wymore Road and I-4 adds a unique safety feature for those on foot crossing the busy roadway.
33 Digital Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) DMS communicate real-time traffic conditions.
February 2015: Groundbreaking of I-4 Ultimate project
Governor Rick Scott and representatives from more than a dozen local, state and federal agencies were present at the ceremony for the largest infrastructure project in Florida history.
August 2022: Completion of I-4 Ultimate
The scope of the I-4 Ultimate project includes rebuilding the interstate from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County, through downtown Orlando to east of S.R. 434 in Seminole County, adding new express lanes in each direction, replacing more than 140 bridges, and reconfiguring 15 major interchanges.
