FDOT Completes Westbound I-4 Ramp Improvements, Doubling Traffic Capacity to Eastbound S.R. 528

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed major construction on a project that doubles the capacity of the westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) exit ramp to eastbound State Road (S.R.) 528 (Beachline Expressway) at Exit 72. Designed to ease congestion at the junction of two major Central Florida highways, the improvements at this ramp serve residents, visitors, commuters, and freight carriers traveling through the region.

Construction began in January 2024 to widen the ramp from one lane to two. The project also reconfigured the ramp’s entrance and exit points to improve traffic flow and reduce backups on I-4. The second lane of the newly widened ramp opened to drivers on January 18. Paving and striping operations in late March marked the final milestones for the project. This work, along with upgraded lighting, extends the lifespan of the roadway and provides better visibility for motorists.

These improvements help reduce backups and improve traffic flow at an interchange that carries approximately 92,000 vehicles daily, benefiting I-4 drivers using S.R. 528 to reach the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando International Airport, the Space Coast, and Florida’s east coast beaches.

For more information about this project, visit I4Beyond.com/SR528.

Watch this video to check out the project’s improvements.