New ramp to open at I-4 and Sand Lake Road interchange

New ramp to open at I-4 and Sand Lake Road interchange

The Florida Department of Transportation was removing overhead signs near the Sand Lake Road interchange with Interstate 4 as part of upcoming roadway changes. A new ramp system will open, providing a more direct connection to Turkey Lake Road. The project includes a new loop ramp that will replace an existing left-hand turn. Transportation officials say the changes are expected to reduce congestion in the area.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Florida Department of Transportation said it will open a new ramp system at the Interstate 4 and Sand Lake Road interchange.

The new ramp could open as early as May 2, aiming to improve safety and reduce congestion at one of Central Florida’s busiest corridors.

Local perspective:

The redesigned traffic pattern will provide more direct access to Turkey Lake Road for drivers traveling westbound on I-4 and Sand Lake Road. 

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A new loop ramp will replace the existing left turn from westbound Sand Lake Road to southbound Turkey Lake Road, eliminating a movement that officials say contributes to traffic backups.

The update also modifies the westbound I-4 Exit 74A ramp, which will split to allow direct access to either Sand Lake Road or Turkey Lake Road. 

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The project is part of a broader overhaul of the interchange, which was converted to a diverging diamond design in 2024 and is expected to remain under construction through 2027.