Moving I-4 Forward: October Program UpdateGet the latest information on Florida's largest infrastructure initative here!
Moving I-4 Forward to Bring Improvements for Evacuation Routes
The Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) priority is safety and improving mobility on area roadways. During a State of Emergency or evacuation please follow orders from State and local officials.
Earlier this month, Hurricane Milton brought additional attention to the Interstate 4 (I-4) corridor due to the path the storm took. As FDOT works to bring congestion relief to this important section of I-4, project staff are designing improvements to aid in emergency situations.
TheAccelerated Start projectwill begin with the creation of congestion relief lanes that will improve efficiency in daily commutes as well as emergency situations such as evacuations.
Additional lanes to be built during construction of other Moving I-4 Forward projects will allow for ease of travel during normal road use and will aid evacuation. At the completion of the Moving I-4 Forward Program, this stretch of I-4 will have 12 lanes in total – four general use lanes in both directions and two express lanes in both directions. This will cover 14 miles of I-4 from U.S. 27 to State Road (S.R.) 536. Adding this capacity will create more efficient evacuation during times of emergency.
ICYMI: Teams Selected for Accelerated Start Project
On October 3, 2024, FDOT selected three teams for the Accelerated Start project. These three teams are working collaboratively with FDOT to complete the final design of the Accelerated Start project using the brand new Modified Phased Design Build (MPDB) contracting method. Developed to foster innovation and collaboration, MPDB expedites traditional transportation planning and building processes, delivering results faster. By leveraging this innovative approach, the Moving I-4 Forward team will be able to provide congestion relief for travelers on this section of I-4 by the end of 2025!
On a Mission: Team Member Spotlight
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: Abhijeet Desai, PE
Title: Program Design Lead
Mission: Abhijeet brings over 20 years of industry expertise and more than 12 years of experience working on various I-4 projects. As a Central Florida resident, he is passionate about improving mobility and safety in the region through this historic and innovative project.
Favorite Project: Abhijeet finds his work on I-4 from ‘concept to concrete’ the most meaningful.
Team Member Trivia: In his free time, Abhijeet enjoys long walks with an audio book, hiking, and visiting National Parks with his family.
Join the Moving I-4 Forward Team
Are you passionate about innovation? Do you enjoy collaboration? Are you interested in transportation? If you answered yes to those questions, then we want to talk to you! The Moving I-4 Forward team is looking for new team members who want to be a part of transforming not only I-4 in Central Florida but also the way transportation projects are delivered. Click Join Usand tell us why you’d be a great fit for the team!
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