A new auxiliary lane on westbound I-4 between State Road (S.R.) 429 and County Road (C.R.) 532 opened early Wednesday, July 19.

An auxiliary lane is an extra lane connecting the on and off ramps between two consecutive interchanges. The additional lane allows drivers wanting to merge onto the interstate a longer distance to do so and helps reduce bottlenecks caused by drivers attempting to enter or exit the interstate. This improvement is anticipated to increase capacity and improve traffic flow in the area.

The project – an interim project of the FDOT’s I-4 Beyond the Ultimate program – also included the construction of an auxiliary lane on eastbound I-4 between the ramps of C.R. 532 and S.R. 429, which opened in May. It also includes  a new auxiliary lane on northbound S.R. 429 between I-4 and Sinclair Road.

Additional work includes milling and resurfacing eastbound and westbound I-4 from the Polk/Osceola County line to west of S.R. 417, and milling and resurfacing S.R. 429 between I-4 and Sinclair Road. Milling and resurfacing will create a smoother roadway for motorists and extend the life of the pavement. Construction began in late November 2021 and is anticipated to reach completion in early 2024.

For more information on the planned improvements on I-4 in Osceola County, visit the ChampionsGate project page.