Crews on the Interstate 4 (I-4) and State Road (S.R.) 528 (Beachline Expressway) ramp-widening project shifted traffic to a newly constructed right lane on the westbound I-4 exit ramp to eastbound S.R. 528. The traffic shift was necessary to complete roadwork on the left lane. To prepare for the shift, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) implemented nightly closures on the ramp in mid-April.

The new lane was added earlier this year when crews constructed a bridge adjacent to the westbound I-4 exit ramp to widen it from one to two lanes. To construct the new bridge, crews drove piles into the ground to serve as the foundation for the new bridge, and then set six beams over I-4 to serve as support for the widened ramp.

Next, crews poured approximately 240 cubic yards of concrete over the beams to create the ramp’s driving surface. After ample curing time, the new surface is now strong enough to support the many motorists that will use this additional lane. The traffic shift is expected to be in place for the next several months as crews complete bridge renovation work.

The traffic shift is a critical step in the project, which is expected to improve traffic flow from westbound I-4 onto eastbound S.R. 528. With two lanes instead of one connecting these two major Central Florida highways, the new configuration will allow about twice the number of vehicles to travel over the ramp in the same amount of time. The project began in January 2024 and is anticipated to reach completion in 2026.

For more information, visit the project website at I4beyond.com/sr528.