OIA's new South Terminal phase 1 on target for completion in 2021
Traffic at Orlando International Airport is expected to grow in the coming years. In anticipation of this growth, OIA is in the process of expanding its capacity with the much-anticipated South Terminal Complex, now under construction.
Debate over toll road projects continues to flare
With many environmental and business groups split about the need and purpose of the projects, lawmakers during the 2020 legislative session will start looking at continued funding and accompanying infrastructure --- water, sewer and broadband ---- as tentative alignments for the roads will soon be rolled out.
I-4 ramp closures planned for Ivanhoe, Anderson exits
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is temporarily closing ramps in Downtown Orlando.
Report: Florida is a leader in the nation for vehicle crashes into buildings
The Storefront Safety Council recently released its findings, stating that Florida is a leader in the nation in vehicle crashes into storefronts.
Texting and driving in school and construction zones becomes primary offense starting New Year's Day
Texting and driving in school and construction zones becomes a primary offense statewide on New Year's Day.
Florida proposal would allow ads on ride-sharing cars
The bill would allow so-called drivers to contract for the installation of digital advertising devices.
Rain-soaked roads, holiday travel keep Florida Highway Patrol busy in Central Florida
Heavy rain, combined with holiday travel, resulted in a spike in the number of crashes. Over 400 were reported across Central Florida over the weekend.
Proposed constitutional amendment to end toll roads in Florida
A group is petitioning for a constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot that will ask voters if they want to end tolls on roads in Florida.
Orange County Commissioners to vote on $125M contribution to Universal for road expansion
Orange County Commissioners are set to vote on a possible extension for Kirkman Road. Which would be vital to Universal’s expansion plans for its new theme park Epic Universe.
Boeing to halt production of 737 Max airliner in January
Boeing Co. said it will temporarily stop producing its grounded 737 Max jet as it continues to deal with the aftermath of two deadly crashes that killed a total of 346 people.
EB I-4 traffic pacing scheduled to be begin Friday at midnight
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is scheduling a traffic pacing operation between midnight and 5 a.m. Friday, December 13, on eastbound Interstate 4 (I-4) from Beachline Expressway (State Road 528) to Conroy Road.
Keller Rd under Maitland Blvd closing nightly
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is temporarily closing Keller Road under Maitland Boulevard (State Road 414) nightly from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10.
Westbound I-4 exit at Colonial Drive shifts from right to left side of road
The temporary exit is expected to be in place for a year.
Major changes coming to Colonial Drive exit on I-4 westbound this weekend
A warning to anybody who drives I-4: Get ready for some chaos.
Delayed again: Opening of I-95 interchange in Palm Bay pushed back another week
A new I-95 interchange in Palm Bay that was delayed to a projected opening of Dec. 2 has been delayed again.
AP: Brightline, now Virgin Trains, has highest U.S. death rate per mile
It’s a scenario no one wants to see, but cars and people being struck by Brightline - now Virgin Trains - has been happening with alarming regularity in South Florida.
I-4 lane closures suspended for Thanksgiving
The Florida Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced the suspension of lane closures along Interstate 4, which have been part of the I-4 Ultimate construction project.
Floridians urged to use caution in holiday traffic
If your Thanksgiving holiday plans are keeping you Florida, you still want to keep an eye on the road. The Florida Highway Patrol says they will be stepping up their presence this weekend to deal with heavy traffic and possible drunk drivers.
SunPass report calls for better project oversight
Finding a wide range of fault, Florida Chief Inspector General Melinda Miguel recommended the Department of Transportation have better communications with the public and smaller, more manageable vendor contracts, regarding the SunPass toll-collection system.
Update on Virgin Trains high-speed train line from Miami to Orlando
Passenger train service from Miami to Orlando is coming soon, but first, crews need to build the tracks. When the $4 billion project is complete, over 175 miles of track will connect the two cities for a roughly three-hour train trip, traveling upwards of 125 miles per hour.