Project Overview

Project Overview

21 miles in Orange and Seminole

From Kirkman Road to SR 434

Complete reconstruction of existing lanes

15 major interchanges
More than 140 bridges

New pedestrian Bridges at

Maitland Blvd, Kirkman Rd
& Lake Lucerne
SR 436 Pedestrian Tunnel

4 Express Lanes

Increase posted speed 55-60 mph

 Interstate Tomorrow

6 general use lanes + auxiliary lanes

4 Express Lanes (2 in each direction)

 How Express Lanes Work

Provide options

Variable tolls based on demand

Priced to maintain 50 MPH

Limited access points

6-7 access points from free lanes

Direct connection ramps from arterials

Concrete Barrier Separation

Reduces congestion in general lanes

Electronic toll collection

Signature Corridor
View downtown at
Ivanhoe
 Visually Appealing and Functional
Maitland Blvd
Interchange

I-4/408
Interchange
Maitland Pedestrian
Bridge

Downtown under I-4

 Next Steps

Concessionaire team selected – 40 years

Design, build and finance construction - 6.5 years

Operate and maintain – 34 years

Design began October 2014

Construction expected to begin February 2015

Anticipated completion early 2021

 Managing Traffic

The project team is committed to keeping

traffic moving during peak travel times
throughout the life of the project.

Keeping existing traffic lanes open during the

daytime

Weekday I-4 lane closures limited to mostly

nighttime hours occurring as early as 8:30pm
and as late as 7am.
Contract allows for additional closure requests by SGL Constructors. FDOT will evaluate
and approve those requests on case by case basis.

Work may require ramp closures for extended periods of time.

Construction activities may require weekend work.

Alternatives to consider during
construction
 Project Overview and traffic impacts

I4Ultimate.com

Learn more about the job

Interchange by interchange

Closures and detours

Real-time traffic updates

 Driving safely through the project

Alternative travel options

Work zone safety reminders

Move It & Move Over laws

Motorist assistance in the work

zone
 Required Safety Equipment

Safety Vests Class 3

Hard Hat ANSI Z89 Rated, V-Guard Recommended
Safety Glasses ANSI Z89 Rated
Gloves ANSI Cut 3 Rated
Work boots, steel or composite toe.
No loafers, heels or flip-flops
Hearing Protection, when required
Safety Whistle, provided by SGL Constructors
Safety orientation is required prior to visiting the
construction site.
 Required Safety Equipment

Be aware, you will be asked to leave the work zone if you

fail to wear the required safety gear. OSHA fines for non-
compliance are up to $15,000 per incident.

When planning to cover the project, media crews must

contact the I-4 Ultimate public information office prior to
heading to the work zone. The public information office
will recommend safe areas for media crews to report
from, and assign someone to escort them to that
location.

Construction manager will ask you to leave the work

zone if you have failed to contact the public information
office.
 Tools to help you communicate

Renderings & Logos

Newsletter content

Social Media tools

Public Service Announcements

Media coverage
 Keep Informed

I4Ultimate.com

Sign up for personalized

alerts

Sign up for e-newsletters

Ask questions
 Tools to Change Behavior and
Keep Traffic Moving
Technology
Website
Email and text personalized alerts for
ramp, lane and interchange closures
Social media
FDOT District Twitter, Facebook and Flickr
Monitor emerging social media and
make recommendations
Traditional media
News releases, maps, graphics, b-roll,
sound bites, media events, online
newsroom, newsroom visits
Editorial calendar for local, state,
national, international, industry news
Educational and Community
Outreach
Public speaking engagements
Building displays and handouts
Community newsletters
Communications toolkit for businesses
and agencies
Targeted detour and closure outreach
Public Service Announcements
FDOT-owned billboards along I-4
PSAs provided to outreach partners
 Targeted Outreach

Business Organizations Travel and Tourism Partners

Largest 35 employers Visitor’s bureaus and tourism agencies
Largest hospitals Top attractions
HR associations Convention hotels
Chambers of Commerce Banquet and meeting facilities
Building, property and HOA managers Other Groups
Government Organizations Civic associations
City and county offices Main Streets organizations
Tax collectors and tag offices Religious organizations
Transportation Partners Major shopping malls
Tri-County TIM Team Colleges
Transit (SunRail, LYNX) Public schools
ReThink community partners
Airports
Social Conversation
 How You Can Help

Internal Staff Messages External Messages

Internal newsletter Advice through existing

communication channels
Displays in break rooms
Website
PSA posters
Directional information
HR department coordination
Front of house signage
Adjusted scheduling
Social media
Telecommute options
Exterior signage
 Outreach Tools

Web Banners and Links

Building Banners

Tips Cards
 Beyond the Ultimate
Estimated
Design Constr.

4
6/2015 10/2022 I-4 Beyond
the
• FDOT looking at extending the Express
3 Ultimate
Lanes concept beyond the 21-mile I-4 6/2015 3/2019
Ultimate project

• 2 projects (19 miles) under evaluation

from State Road 434 to State Road 472 I-4
Ultimate
• 3 projects (21.2 miles) under evaluation
from Polk/Osceola Line to Kirkman Road 2
3/2015 6/2018
I-4 Beyond
3/2015 10/2020
the
1 Ultimate
3/2015 10/2022

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 Questions?

David Parks
Public Information Officer
DavidParks@I4Ultimate.com
1.844.ULT.INFO (858.4636)