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Orange Avenue set to reopen for traffic on weekends

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Published  February 8, 2025 10:44pm EST
Orange County
FOX 35 Orlando
Downtown to reopen streets to vehicular traffic

Downtown to reopen streets to vehicular traffic

Orange avenue in downtown Orlando will now open the streets to vehicular traffic on the weekends. FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte has the latest.

The Brief

    • The City of Orlando will reopen Orange Avenue to traffic on weekends.
    • The aim is to create a more vibrant and safer downtown area, according to the city.
    • Business owners look to benefit greatly from the change.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The City of Orlando will reopen Orange Avenue for traffic on weekends, according to a news release from the city.

The change officially will take place on February 8 as part of an ongoing effort to create a safer downtown experience.

Orange Ave as well as Central Boulevard and Pine Street will remain open at night to safely accommodate traffic.

The city said it is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors as it aims to continue to grow the downtown area.

The Source: The information in this article comes from reporting done by FOX 35's Stephanie Buffamonte.

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