We took notes during the presentation. Unfortunately, the city's live-streaming failed around the 10:30am point of the presentation. Here's what we got:
General
- $2.3 billion project
- 21 miles long
- runs from Kirkman past 434 in Seminole County
- This portion of I-4 will be completely reconstructed.
- I-4 was built in the 50s and 60s
- They will reconstruct 15 major interchanges
- They are widening 140 bridges
- Weekday lane closures can happen as early as 8pm and as late as 7am.
Express Lanes:
- They will add 4 express lanes down the middle (2 in each direction)
- Can get into express lanes at Kirkman, Ivanhoe, one downtown point we missed and at 434
- Dynamic tolling: price raises based on usage
- No cash for tolls in express lanes. All electric.
- No heavy/semi trucks allowed in these lanes
- Start Date: Feb 2015
- Completion Date: 2020, with downtown being the last portion to be completed due to the amount of work to be done there
- The entirety of the 21 mile stretch will have construction begin at the same time
Art
- $1.5 million is being set aside for 15 locations at which to place art.
- FDOT wants a distinct corridor and enhance the drivers experience.
Who's Doing this Project?
- FDOT is the owner of the project
- 3 contractors are helping: RS& H, HNTB, Global 5 Communications
Under I-4 in downtown Orlando
Maitland pedestrian bridge
The top center photo shows the Ivanhoe entrance, or what the presenter called "the money shot."