Drivers navigating Interstate 4 near Central Florida’s tourist hubs will soon see major improvements , as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) accelerates its “Moving I-4 Forward” initiative. The state-backed infrastructure overhaul will add lanes, rebuild interchanges and alleviate congestion through key sections of one of the nation’s busiest travel corridors.
Governor Ron DeSantis has championed the project as part of the broader “Moving Florida Forward” transportation package. FDOT will have some new lanes open at the end of this month, eight months ahead of schedule, which lays the groundwork for future projects.
Photos provided to Newsweek show the changes that are being made.
Why It Matters
Congestion along I-4 has long frustrated residents and tourists. The corridor’s proximity to major attractions like Walt Disney World compounds rush-hour backups, which cost commuters significant time. According to data cited by Spectrum News 13 , drivers heading westbound on I-4 at 5 p.m. between State Road 528 and State Road 429 lost 124 hours to traffic in 2023 alone…