Tunnel construction turning heads on State Road 528
If you’ve driven down State Road 528 lately you’ve probably seen a large rounded tunnel being built. That’s the future of Brightline railways.
Speed limit going up on State Road 408
The speed limit on State Road 408 is about to go up to 60 miles an hour, and officials say raising the speed limit will actually keep drivers safer.
Hunter's Creek community fighting planned Brightline route
A high-speed train could soon be yards from Hunter's Creek homes. Tracks are planned to run along State Road 417 near the Orange County community. According to an attorney representing the Hunter’s Creek Community Association and Hunter’s Creek Town Center Property Owner Association, it potentially could disrupt the area and drive home prices down.
Amtrak unveils vision of expanded US rail network under Biden's infrastructure plan
Amtrak unveiled its vision expanded rail nationwide under Biden’s sweeping $2.25 trillion plan to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure.
Florida toll road project could see change
Jefferson County would no longer be the northern endpoint for a proposed extension of the Suncoast Parkway, under a bill approved unanimously Tuesday by the House Commerce Committee.
New tunnel building technique speeds up Brightline work
State Road 528 at U.S. Highway 1 in Brevard County is shutting down at 10 p.m. Tuesday night. It will reopen with one lane going in each direction as a major part of construction for the Brightline Railway project. To expedite the work, construction crews have called in a contractor out of Italy to do what’s called box jacking.
Florida Senate could take aim at toll road plan
Two years after Florida lawmakers approved a controversial toll-road plan, a Senate committee is slated next week to consider a bill that could undo major parts of it.
FHP launches hit-and-run awareness campaign
The Stay at the Scene campaign aims to reduce the number of hit-and-run crashes in Florida by educating drivers on their responsibilities if involved in a crash.
Boosting speed limit on State Road 408
Raising the speed limit to make a road safer sounds contradictory but that’s what’s being done as drivers will soon be able to pick up the pace on State Road 408.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: The Cost of SunRail
Fewer than 1,000 people ride on SunRail a day, on average. The commuter train runs up a huge deficit at taxpayer's expense, to the tune of almost $50 million a year.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: The Cost of SunRail
Fewer than 1,000 people ride on SunRail a day, on average. The commuter train runs up a huge deficit at taxpayer's expense, to the tune of almost $50 million a year.
FOX 35 INVESTIGATES: The Cost of SunRail
SunRail board members have approved a study to look at developing a rail service between the Orlando International Airport and SunRail's Meadowood Station, in partnership with Brightline. SunRail needs partnerships like these to prevent sinking deeper into debt, some analysts say.
State Road 429 widening in Orange County to begin this summer
The Central Florida Expressway Authority will soon begin to widen State Road 429 to six lanes (three lanes in each direction), between Tilden Road near Horizon West and State Road 414 in Apopka to improve traffic flow and relieve congestion.
Two of I-4 Ultimate's biggest contractors embattled in federal lawsuit
Perhaps you have seen the SGL trucks along the 22-mile stretch of the I-4 Ultimate construction project. SGL is the abbreviation for the three companies running the project. Now, the "L" in SGL is suing the "S."
Shelter resident fatally struck while walking to work for first day on the job
A resident of First Step Shelter in Daytona Beach was struck and killed early Monday morning.
Shopping plaza near Disney to be demolished through eminent domain
A popular Orlando shopping center across the street from Walt Disney World is being turned over to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) through eminent domain.
Brightline announces 2023 goal for Disney Springs Station
The high-speed Brightline train could be stopping at Disney Springs sooner than expected.
Majority of I-4 Ultimate Project near completion, FDOT says
The I-4 Ultimate Project is moving closer to completion. While commuters may still see those orange barrels along the roadway, the Florida Department of Transporation (FDOT) said that, after five years of construction, the bulk of work is now finished.
I-4 Ultimate Project on schedule
The coronavirus pandemic helped to accelerate construction on the I-4 Ultimate Project. The Florida Department of Transportation has announced the non-tolled lanes of the work are in their permanent configuration.
FDOT w ants to redesign parts of A1A in Ormond Beach
A busy road in Volusia County could be getting a facelift. Traffic can get hectic along State Road A1A in Ormond Beach, so the Florida Department of Transportation wants to add raised medians.