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Winter Springs pursues Gee Creek stabilization project
Read full article: Winter Springs pursues Gee Creek stabilization projectWith just two months left before the start of hurricane season, projects are underway to alleviate flooding concerns in one of the major areas where residents in Winter Springs had issues in the past.
Florida House on board with proposal to raise highway speed limit. Hereโs how fast you could go
Read full article: Florida House on board with proposal to raise highway speed limit. Hereโs how fast you could goThe House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee backs an amendment to HB 567 that would raise the speed limit on limited access highways, like I-4 or I-95.
Sunshine Corridor: Orange County commissioners to vote on funding SunRail expansion
Read full article: Sunshine Corridor: Orange County commissioners to vote on funding SunRail expansionOrange County commissioners are set to vote on contributing to a $6 million study on expanding the SunRail as part of the Sunshine Corridor project.
NASA Causeway Bridge opens 6 months ahead of schedule, providing boost to space industry
Read full article: NASA Causeway Bridge opens 6 months ahead of schedule, providing boost to space industryThe bridge, which is 4,025 feet over the Indian River, will connect the mainland to Kennedy Space Center, and is expected to enhance transportation for both residents and the ever-growing space industry.
Universal commits $2M to SunRail expansion study needed for airport to I-Drive route
Read full article: Universal commits $2M to SunRail expansion study needed for airport to I-Drive routeUniversal Orlando announced this week it would put $2 million toward the cost of a crucial study needed to bring a planned SunRail line from Orlando International Airport to International Drive.
Would you pay more to avoid I-4 traffic jams? Hereโs the timeline for โdynamicโ tolls
Read full article: Would you pay more to avoid I-4 traffic jams? Hereโs the timeline for โdynamicโ tollsThe change could mean higher toll rates during busier times on the interstate when drivers typically see traffic delays.
Brevard students on a field trip evacuated after bus catches fire on I-95
Read full article: Brevard students on a field trip evacuated after bus catches fire on I-95The northbound lanes of Interstate 95 are shut down in Brevard County because of a fire on a bus that was full of public school students.
Public meeting set for U.S. 1 bike, pedestrian upgrades in Daytona Beach
Read full article: Public meeting set for U.S. 1 bike, pedestrian upgrades in Daytona BeachThe Florida Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting Wednesday to talk about pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along a roughly three mile stretch of U.S. 1 in Volusia County.
More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Hereโs the timing
Read full article: More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Hereโs the timingConstruction work will ramp up along Interstate 4 in Polk and Osceola counties to add more lanes and reduce congestion, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Transportation.
Orlando drivers lose 27 hours a year to waiting in traffic, study says. What Florida is doing about it
Read full article: Orlando drivers lose 27 hours a year to waiting in traffic, study says. What Florida is doing about itINRIX studies congestion in around 1,000 metro areas, and of the 300 areas they studied in the U.S., Orlando ranks number 38, with drivers losing 27 hours a year waiting in traffic.
Snowplows in Florida? State transportation officials brace for winter storm
Read full article: Snowplows in Florida? State transportation officials brace for winter stormThe Florida Department of Transportation is taking measures to ensure the state's highway system stays safe through a winter storm that could drop some snow a bit too close for comfort.
Construction resumes on seawall projects in Volusia and Flagler counties
Read full article: Construction resumes on seawall projects in Volusia and Flagler countiesThe Florida Department of Transportation has resumed construction on its critical buried seawall projects in Volusia and Flagler counties.
โNeighbors are thrilled:โ Safety improvements made along Orange Avenue in Winter Park
Read full article: โNeighbors are thrilled:โ Safety improvements made along Orange Avenue in Winter ParkNews 6 revisited the Orwin Manor neighborhood to see the progress from a Florida Department of Transportation project designed to make the roadway safer.
Osceola County Commissioners unsure about SunRail expansion funding
Read full article: Osceola County Commissioners unsure about SunRail expansion fundingCommissioners in Osceola County questioned the benefits the proposed Sunshine Corridor would bring to their constituents after FDOT requested a $500,000 investment in the project.

โBe patient:โ Safety urged as 4.5M expected to travel in Florida for Thanksgiving
Read full article: โBe patient:โ Safety urged as 4.5M expected to travel in Florida for ThanksgivingThe Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Highway Patrol are urging safety as a record amount of people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving.
Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save lives
Read full article: Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save livesA News 6 investigation found since 2015 at least 32 pedestrians have been killed in Pine Hills and another 88 people have incapacitating injuries. What the county is doing about it.
Thereโs a new traffic pattern for State Road 46 in Seminole County. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Thereโs a new traffic pattern for State Road 46 in Seminole County. Hereโs what to knowThere's a new traffic pattern on State Road 46, from French Avenue (U.S. 17-92) to Mellonville Avenue.
DeSantis discusses flooding in South Florida from tropical disturbance
Read full article: DeSantis discusses flooding in South Florida from tropical disturbanceFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the stateโs response to flooding in South Florida caused by intense rainfall from a tropical disturbance.
FDOT asks for public input in Melbourne Beach SR-A1A crosswalk project
Read full article: FDOT asks for public input in Melbourne Beach SR-A1A crosswalk projectThe Florida Department of Transportation held a public information meeting in Melbourne Beach on Thursday about a project to construct new pedestrian walkways.
Construction begins on buried seawalls along A1A in Flagler, Volusia counties
Read full article: Construction begins on buried seawalls along A1A in Flagler, Volusia countiesConstruction started on the first of two buried seawalls along A1A to help protect the roadway in Flagler and Volusia counties.
New traffic pattern comes to Sand Lake Road at I-4 in Orlando. Hereโs what you need to know
Read full article: New traffic pattern comes to Sand Lake Road at I-4 in Orlando. Hereโs what you need to knowThousands of drivers will see a major change to one of Central Floridaโs most congested areas.
Latest I-4 project could be done 15 years ahead of time. Hereโs the area it will focus on
Read full article: Latest I-4 project could be done 15 years ahead of time. Hereโs the area it will focus onThe Florida Department of Transportation held an industry forum on Tuesday to announce the next phase of improvements to Interstate 4 could be done more than a decade ahead of schedule.
FDOT completes safety enhancements on dangerous section of Orange Blossom Trail
Read full article: FDOT completes safety enhancements on dangerous section of Orange Blossom TrailThe Florida Department of Transportation has completed a number of safety improvements on a section of Orange Blossom Trail known for serious crashes.
'We've lost both engines,' pilot said before private jet crashed onto Florida interstate, killing 2
Read full article: 'We've lost both engines,' pilot said before private jet crashed onto Florida interstate, killing 2Federal authorities have launched an investigation to determine why a private jet tried to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate, colliding with a vehicle and sparking a fiery crash that left two people dead.
2 people dead after small plane attempts emergency landing on southwest Florida interstate
Read full article: 2 people dead after small plane attempts emergency landing on southwest Florida interstateTwo people have died after a small plane attempted to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate Friday afternoon, colliding with a vehicle and bringing traffic to a halt as a massive plume of black smoke rose into the air.
Orlando City Council to vote on โVision Zeroโ traffic study aimed at improving safety on the roads
Read full article: Orlando City Council to vote on โVision Zeroโ traffic study aimed at improving safety on the roadsThe Orlando City Council is set to vote on a traffic study that will try to prevent fatalities at several roads and intersections in the city.
Judge rules against I-95 interchange in Volusia County
Read full article: Judge rules against I-95 interchange in Volusia CountyAn administrative law judge Monday ruled that a permit should be denied for a new Interstate 95 interchange in Volusia County because the Florida Department of Transportation did not show it is โclearly in the public interest.โ
Final stretch of Wekiva Parkway to open in Seminole County. Here are the details
Read full article: Final stretch of Wekiva Parkway to open in Seminole County. Here are the detailsAfter many years of construction, the final stretch of the Wekiva Parkway will officially open, completing the western beltway around Orlando.
Federal grant to help pay for SunRail line between Orlandoโs airport, I-Drive
Read full article: Federal grant to help pay for SunRail line between Orlandoโs airport, I-DriveA $500,000 federal grant will help support the effort to connect SunRail and Brightline between Orlando International Airport and the I-Drive area, and beyond.
Florida says no to $320 million in federal emissions funding
Read full article: Florida says no to $320 million in federal emissions fundingFlorida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue has turned down $320 million in federal money aimed at reducing tailpipe emissions, arguing federal transportation officials are overstepping their authority in the program.
Mysterious boat from 1800s uncovered by construction crews during Florida road project
Read full article: Mysterious boat from 1800s uncovered by construction crews during Florida road projectA boat believed to be from the 19th century was discovered recently as crews worked on a road project in downtown St. Augustine this week.
A1A washout renews talks for permanent solution in Volusia, Flagler counties
Read full article: A1A washout renews talks for permanent solution in Volusia, Flagler countiesPart of A1A in Northern Volusia County took a beating in Tuesday night's storm. The storm surge created a washout in parts of the road, forcing emergency crews to close it through the following morning.
Major changes coming to I-95 interchange in Ormond Beach
Read full article: Major changes coming to I-95 interchange in Ormond BeachAfter decades of residents pushing for a change, the Florida Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that it will create a new interchange at I-95 and US-1 in Ormond Beach.
Florida transportation officials to announce Moving Florida Forward projects in Volusia County
Read full article: Florida transportation officials to announce Moving Florida Forward projects in Volusia CountyOfficials with the Florida Department of Transportation will announce details on Tuesday morning for upcoming projects in Volusia County as part of the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative.
Avoid the impact: Rail Safety Week kicks off in Central Florida
Read full article: Avoid the impact: Rail Safety Week kicks off in Central FloridaFor the next several days, officials with the Florida Department of Transportation will be going to different crossing locations across Central Florida to show drivers and pedestrians ways to avoid getting hit by a train.
Florida Turnpike reopening in Lake County after crash shut down southbound lanes
Read full article: Florida Turnpike reopening in Lake County after crash shut down southbound lanesAll southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike were temporarily shut down Saturday morning in Lake County after a crash near mile marker 280, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
โCrucial high-tech corridor:โ New NASA Causeway Bridge opens ahead of schedule
Read full article: โCrucial high-tech corridor:โ New NASA Causeway Bridge opens ahead of scheduleThe eastbound Nasa Causeway Bridge, among the Florida Department of Transportationโs latest finished projects, reportedly reached completion over 100 days early.
Florida finally moves ahead with $100M fix to Osceola County traffic nightmare
Read full article: Florida finally moves ahead with $100M fix to Osceola County traffic nightmareThe Osceola County Commission threw its full support Monday afternoon behind a $100 million traffic project that is supposed to solve a commuter nightmare.
Florida traffic leaders launch campaign to curb distracted driving
Read full article: Florida traffic leaders launch campaign to curb distracted drivingTraffic officials are starting a campaign to help curb the distracted driving behind a number of fatal crashes across the state, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Lake County crash sparks traffic backups along Floridaโs Turnpike
Read full article: Lake County crash sparks traffic backups along Floridaโs TurnpikeA crash in Lake County involving several vehicles prompted slowdowns along Floridaโs Turnpike on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Wrong-way detection systems now at every I-4 Express direct-connect ramp
Read full article: Wrong-way detection systems now at every I-4 Express direct-connect rampThe Florida Department of Transportation confirmed to News 6 the Express lanes in the center of Interstate 4 now have wrong-way vehicle detection systems installed at every direct-connect ramp.
Disney monorail inspections tucked into new law signed by DeSantis
Read full article: Disney monorail inspections tucked into new law signed by DeSantisThe Florida Department of Transportation will soon have the duty to inspect Walt Disney Worldโs monorail system, one of several provisions enacted by the Florida Legislature as part of the stateโs clash with the Walt Disney Company.
Sheriffโs office employee victim of possible road rage incident in Longwood, deputies say
Read full article: Sheriffโs office employee victim of possible road rage incident in Longwood, deputies sayA Seminole County Sheriffโs Office employee was the victim of a possible road rage incident in Longwood on Thursday, according to deputies.
The Villages golf cart bridge over SR-44 closed for inspection after vehicle strike, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: The Villages golf cart bridge over SR-44 closed for inspection after vehicle strike, sheriffโs office saysThe Chitty Chatty Golf Cart Bridge, acquainted with drivers on State Road 44 as an iconic piece of signage for The Villages, is closed until further notice following a vehicle strike, according to the Sumter County Sheriffโs Office.
Project seeks to create new express lane along I-4
Read full article: Project seeks to create new express lane along I-4โI-4 Beyond The Ultimateโ project is expected to start just west of Sand Lake Road and end west of State Road 536, creating an express lane that bypasses most of the theme parks.
All lanes blocked along SR-429 in Lake County due to โinteragency coordinationโ
Read full article: All lanes blocked along SR-429 in Lake County due to โinteragency coordinationโThe Florida Department of Transportation announced lane closures along State Road 429 on Thursday due to an "interagency coordination."
Florida scraps plans for Disney flyover ramp for I-4, plans loop instead
Read full article: Florida scraps plans for Disney flyover ramp for I-4, plans loop insteadA long-planned flyover from Interstate 4 to the Disney Springs area has been scrapped by Florida transportation officials, News 6 learned Wednesday.
Brevard County crash closes northbound lanes of I-95, traffic cam shows
Read full article: Brevard County crash closes northbound lanes of I-95, traffic cam showsA crash in Brevard County closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 Monday night, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Ocoee police announce safe streets initiative. Hereโs what to expect on the roads
Read full article: Ocoee police announce safe streets initiative. Hereโs what to expect on the roadsThere will be extra officers on the streets of Ocoee to help combat speeding and aggressive driving thanks to a new initiative, the department announced Monday.
SunRail offering extended train service on Fridays through December
Read full article: SunRail offering extended train service on Fridays through DecemberSunRail and the Florida Department of Transportation announced that theyโre offering an extended train service on Fridays through the end of December.
Florida troopers urge safety as 2.9M expected to take Thanksgiving road trip
Read full article: Florida troopers urge safety as 2.9M expected to take Thanksgiving road tripState agencies are working together with a message of safety as Thanksgiving travel is expected to be the busiest Florida has seen in nearly two decades.
Projects underway to repair eroded Flagler Beach coastline in wake of Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Projects underway to repair eroded Flagler Beach coastline in wake of Hurricane IanThe Florida Department of Transportation began work Wednesday to replenish critical segments of Flagler County shoreline that were eroded by Hurricane Ian.
Group sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over migrant flight records
Read full article: Group sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over migrant flight recordsAn open-government group Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to force Gov. Ron DeSantisโ administration to release additional records about a controversial decision last month to fly migrants from Texas to Marthaโs Vineyard in Massachusetts.
Rising water closes all lanes of SR-46 at St. Johns River near Brevard-Seminole line
Read full article: Rising water closes all lanes of SR-46 at St. Johns River near Brevard-Seminole lineThe Florida Department of Transportation announced an emergency road closure of all lanes of State Road 46 at the St. Johns River in Brevard County.
โDevastating impacts:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis discusses Hurricane Ianโs aftermath in Hardee County
Read full article: โDevastating impacts:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis discusses Hurricane Ianโs aftermath in Hardee CountyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday will hold a news conference at the Hardee County Emergency Management office in Wachula.
Florida lawmaker challenges Gov. DeSantis on migrant flights
Read full article: Florida lawmaker challenges Gov. DeSantis on migrant flightsA South Florida state senator late Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantisโ controversial decision last week to fly migrants from Texas to Massachusetts and seeking to block similar flights in the future.
Safety improvements coming to Mills Avenue intersection, FDOT says
Read full article: Safety improvements coming to Mills Avenue intersection, FDOT saysThe Florida Department of Transportation held a public information meeting Wednesday evening regarding upgrades to an intersection in the Mills 50 District.
Cape Canaveral city council codifies opposition to State Road A1A roundabout
Read full article: Cape Canaveral city council codifies opposition to State Road A1A roundaboutPublic discontent in Cape Canaveral over a potential roundabout for State Road A1A prompted the city council to officially pass a resolution asking state transportation officials not to go forward with the project and to consider redesigning the project as a traditional intersection.
FDOT looks to improve section of Robinson Street in Orlando. Hereโs why
Read full article: FDOT looks to improve section of Robinson Street in Orlando. Hereโs whyThe Florida Department of Transportation is looking to make improvements to a section of Robinson Street running through downtown Orlando with the aim of making it safer for cyclists and pedestrians.