ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public meeting regarding project plans on the Interstate 4 (I-4) and Sand Lake Road (State Road (S.R.) 482) interchange project; the I-4 and Daryl Carter Parkway interchange project; and extensions to I-4 Express on Wednesday, March 6 and Thursday, March 7 at 5 p.m. The virtual public meeting will take place March 6 and the in-person meeting will be held March 7.

The purpose of these projects is to provide operational and safety improvements to the I-4 corridor in southern Orange County and to extend I-4 Express from the existing express lanes near Kirkman Road to west of S.R. 536.

During the public meeting, attendees can also learn about a new traffic pattern coming soon to the I-4 and Sand Lake Road interchange. The interchange will be modified to a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) as soon as March 8. The Sand Lake Road DDI will be implemented during the project’s construction phase to allow work crews space to complete overhead work on the overpass, reconstruct I-4’s general use lanes, and extend I-4 Express.

The Department is offering multiple ways for the community to participate in the meeting.

FDOT encourages community involvement and is offering this public meeting in a hybrid format to provide more ways to participate. All attendees, regardless of which platform they choose, will receive the same information.

In-Person Open House Option: Participants may attend in person by going to the Rosen Event Center, 11184 S Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL 32836 any time between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, to view a looping presentation and project displays, speak with project team members, and submit comments or questions. If attending in person, please remember to follow all safety and sanitation guidelines. If you are feeling unwell, please consider attending the meeting virtually or by phone.

Virtual Option: Interested persons may join over the Internet from a computer, tablet or mobile device on Wednesday, March 6, any time between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. For this option, advance registration is required by visiting fdot.tips/I4Meeting. Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. If using a mobile device, use the GoToWebinar app to be able to view the presentation and submit comments. If joining online, please allow adequate time to log in to view the presentation in its entirety.

Those who cannot attend the meeting may view all meeting materials, including the presentation, and provide comment through the project website at I4Beyond.com.  You may also contact FDOT Project Manager Ryan Flipse, P.E. directly at 321-319-8134 or Ryan.Flipse@dot.state.fl.us to receive project documents.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons wishing to express their concerns relative to FDOT compliance with Title VI may do so by contacting Melissa McKinney, FDOT District Five Title VI Coordinator, at Melissa.McKinney@dot.state.fl.us.

Persons who require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact Michael Citro at 407-571-6766 or michaelcitro@global-5.com at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact us by using the Florida Relay Service, 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or 1-800-955-8770 (Voice).