New Project Begins to Repave Westbound I-4 in Seminole County

The I-4 Beyond the Ultimate interim project to mill and resurface westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) from U.S. 17-92 to State Road (S.R.) 46 and from County Road (C.R.) 46A to Lake Mary Boulevard began this month.

During this repaving, motorists can expect nightly lane closures on westbound I-4 in Seminole County and periodic nightly ramp closures at the U.S. 17-92, S.R. 46, C.R. 46A, and Lake Mary Boulevard interchanges. This project is anticipated to be completed in early 2021.

Other ongoing I-4 Beyond the Ultimate work in Seminole County includes:

• Reconstruction and widening of the E.E. Williamson Road bridge over I-4.
• Addition of an auxiliary lane to eastbound I-4 from the end of the I-4 Ultimate project to west of Lake Mary Boulevard.

The reconstruction of the E.E. Williamson Road overpass and construction of the eastbound I-4 auxiliary lane began in September 2019 and are anticipated to be completed by spring 2021.

Milling and resurfacing of eastbound I‑4 from Lake Mary Boulevard to County Road (C.R.) 46A and from State Road (S.R.) 46 to the Seminole-Volusia county line was completed in May 2020. Both directions of I-4 between C.R. 46A and S.R. 46 will be repaved as part of the Wekiva Parkway Section 8 extension, which began construction in fall 2019.

For more information about I-4 Beyond the Ultimate work in Seminole County, please visit I4Beyond.com/Seminole, and sign up for advance construction alerts by entering your contact information on I4Beyond.com/Alerts.

The first section of beam placement for the new E.E. Williamson Road bridge at I‑4 was completed in May. Another round of beam setting occurred in late June.

For Summer Road Trips Remember Proper Tire Maintenance

Summer is a time to remember that proper tire maintenance is essential for safety and reducing the cost of operating a vehicle. Whether you’re getting ready for a summer road trip or just performing routine maintenance on your vehicle, here are five tire maintenance tips for safety and savings:

• Tire Pressure — Check the pressure of all tires, including your spare, at least once a month.
• Tire Tread — Check your tire’s tread at least once a month. Place a penny in the tread with Lincoln's head upside down and facing you. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, replace your tires.
• Balance and Alignment — Balance ensures your wheels rotate properly and don't cause the vehicle to shake or vibrate. Alignment maximizes the life of your tires and prevents your car from veering to either side.
• Tire Rotation — Rotating your tires can help reduce irregular wear, which helps tires last longer and maintain fuel efficiency.
• Tire Size — Purchase tires that are the same size as the vehicle's original tires or a size recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.

Poor tire maintenance can lead to a crash caused by a flat tire, blowout, or the tread coming off your tire. On the other hand, proper tire inflation can save you 11 cents per gallon on fuel and can extend the average life of a tire by 4,700 miles.