Hurricane Milton made landfall along the southwest coast of Florida on the evening of Wednesday, October 9. After the storm passed and it was safe to go out and assess the damage, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) employees and contractors spread out across Central Florida to conduct “windshield surveys” to see how the transportation system held up in the storm.

The projects underway along I-4 in Orange and Seminole counties sustained only minimal impacts due to the storm, and crews were able to quickly assess and resolve them to make the roadways safe for the traveling public.

After any hurricane, FDOT’s top priority is reopening roadways for first responders and the traveling public. To assist with that, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis extended toll suspension across Central Florida, West Florida, and Alligator Alley for several days after the storm, allowing residents who evacuated to return to their homes more easily.