Congestion Relief Lanes are Open Eight Months Ahead of Schedule!
Moving I-4 Forward’sAccelerated Start Project prioritized construction of new congestion relief lanes – one general use lane in each direction – as an initial phase of the project along Interstate 4 (I-4) between U.S. 27 and World Drive. These additional lanes provide enhanced regional connectivity by improving travel times along I-4. This work was anticipated for completion at the end of 2025 but was completed eight months AHEAD OF SCHEDULE.
Having these additional lanes have increased vehicle capacity to improve traffic flow, allowing drivers to get to their destination safer and faster. Congestion relief also means more reliable trips.
Check out the video below to hear what our team has to say about the newly opened congestion relief lanes.
Construction and Pile Driving
Crews are well underway with driving piles for the Moving I-4 Forward Accelerated Start Project. The program is building the foundation for the future of I-4 and taking a significant step toward its goal to keep traffic moving while improving transportation and safety.
When driving piles, it is important to install deep foundations to support the additional lanes for the new I-4 overpass at ChampionsGate Blvd.
In the video above, check out the work being done now. More information can also be found atMovingI4Forward.com.
The Moving I-4 Forward team participated in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Road to Your Future Hiring Event at Osceola Heritage Park. This event was the largest to date and was hosted by Moving I-4 Forward, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise and FDOT District 5. The team shared information about the exciting opportunities with the Moving I-4 Forward Program and its industry partners. Hundreds of candidates were in attendance, and some were hired on the spot.
Moving I-4 Forward continues to support the focus of strengthening and growing the transportation workforce.
Road to Your Future has public events across the state of Florida. If you’re interested, we hope you will join us at an event soon! Click the button below to learn more about Road to Your Future.
Meet the team hard at work to keep Moving I-4 Forward. Each month, we’ll highlight an individual making a difference in our mission to improve the I-4 corridor.
Name: Kevin Prado, P.E.
Title: Deputy Project Manager
Why Moving I-4 Forward: “This project is so important to the corridor and the community. It’s going to improve mobility through the accelerated construction.”
Member Trivia: Kevin’s favorite pastime is traveling! His best trip was to Switzerland where he hiked the Matterhorn.
Expertise: Kevin was one of the first associates to join the Moving I-4 Forward Program. He started in the Program as a Program Controls Engineer and played a crucial role in the success of the Accelerated Innovation Collaboration (AIC) Phase on the Accelerated Start Project. He was responsible for document control across the three Design-Build firms. Kevin successfully managed the AIC Phase innovation submittals and responses, as well as the exchange of information between the Program Office and the Design-Build firms. Kevin continues to contribute to the Program in multiple facets and is currently serving as Deputy Project Manager for Project 2. Prior to his role on the Program, Kevin worked in the Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) field across the nation.
Moving I-4 Forward Program Leaders connect with Industry Partners
The Moving I-4 Forward team hosted a combination of meetings and webinars with industry leaders to share details about the program and its projects. The initial meeting focused on the Accelerated Start Project, which was the first of its kind to be delivered through Modified Phase Design-Build (MPDB). The follow-up webinars highlighted the future projects that are part of the Moving I-4 Forward Program.
