I-4 Express in ChampionsGate, more to come from infrastructure initiative
FDOT announced updates to “Moving Florida Forward,” what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposed in January and later saw approved by the state Legislature as a way to ease traffic congestion in Central Florida by injecting $4 billion from the General Revenue Surplus into local infrastructure projects.
Wrong-way detection systems now at every I-4 Express direct-connect ramp
The 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.
Patrol cars stationed at new I-4 Express lane ramps cost nearly $1M
When the I-4 Express lanes first opened five months ago, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) started paying local law enforcement to stand guard at all direct-connect off-ramps.
New I-4 Express lanes bring in $1.4 million in one month
Dozens of drivers who spoke with News 6 said they have not tried out the new I-4 toll lanes for different reasons - too complicated, too scary, or just unnecessary during off-peak hours. But the drivers who have tried them love them.
Installation underway of wrong-way detection system on new I-4 Express lanes
There are wrong-way warning signs and pavement markings on the direct-connect exit ramps, but nothing in the actual Express toll lanes.
Over 16K drivers have used new I-4 Express lanes so far, FDOT says
Around 16,700 drivers have used I-4 Express lanes since the introduction of tolling fees in early March, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
101 mph driver among 77 ticketed in first weekend of I-4 Express opening, FHP says
A driver speeding at 101 mph in the new Express lanes on Interstate 4 was one of 77 people issued speeding tickets in the first weekend toll lanes were open, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.