Newsletters

Each month, the Florida Department of Transportation brings you the latest news and updates for the I-4 Beyond the Ultimate and I-4 Ultimate projects. In each issue, you’ll find information on where we are in each project, what comes next, profiles of the people building a better I-4 and much more.

To subscribe to our e-newsletters, please enter your email address below.

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate May 2022 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

National Youth Traffic Safety Month
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
QUIZ: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Previous E-Newsletters:

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate April 2022 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

FDOT Promotes National Work Zone Awareness Week
QUIZ: National Work Zone Awareness Week
Transportation Fair is Coming to West Osceola Branch Library April 14
Construction Progress Continues at I-4 and County Road 532 Interchange

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate March 2022 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Work Zones Are a Sign to Slow Down
I-4 Express Is Now Open
FDOT Open House Previews Future I-4 Improvements in Orange County
Central Florida Commuters Have Options

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate January 2022 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Progress Continues at I-4 and County Road 532 Interchange
Quiz: When You See Flashing Lights, Move Over — It’s the Law
Upcoming Public Meeting for I-4 Improvements in Orange County
Employee Spotlight: Dan Barbato, Senior Project Administrator for Construction, Engineering, and Inspection

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate 2021 Wrap-Up e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Remember Safe Driving Tips for New I-4 Work Zone in Osceola County
I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Improvements Accelerate in 2021
I-4 Express Website Now Available

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate November 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Road Construction Begins on I-4 Capacity Projects in Osceola County
Improvements Underway at I-4 and C.R. 532 Interchange at ChampionsGate
Mobility Week Highlights Transportation Options in Central Florida
Crash Responder Safety Week
Quiz: Safe Holiday Travel

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate October 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

New Intelligent Wrong Way Signs Improve Safety on I-4
New Bridge Over I-4 Is Complete
Quiz: National Pedestrian Safety Month
Pedestrian and Bicycle Movements at Future I-4 Diverging Diamond Interchanges
Beyond the Ultimate Spotlight: Katherine (Katie) Deese, Associate Contract Support SpecialistPond Construction Underway at ChampionsGate

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate September 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Pond Construction Underway at ChampionsGate
FDOT Recognizes National Roundabouts Week
Quiz: Advantages of Roundabouts
Additional Roadway Projects Coming to I-4 near ChampionsGate
Beyond the Ultimate Spotlight: Mahmoud Heda, Senior Inspector

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate August 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Additional Capacity Projects Coming to I-4 near ChampionsGate
Making Progress on the I-4 and C.R. 532 Interchange
Rules and Tips for Driving in Severe Weather
Child Safety Awareness Month

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate July 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Work Begins on I-4 and C.R. 532 Interchange in Osceola County
How Interchanges Are Converted into Diverging Diamonds
QUIZ: Focus on Driving
Beyond the Ultimate Spotlight: Allison Colburn

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate June 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

E.E. Williamson Road Bridge Completed
How Diverging Diamond Interchanges Reduce Traffic Light Phases
Get Ready for Safe Summer Travel
Beyond the Ultimate Spotlight: Binh Nguyen

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate May 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

How Diverging Diamond Interchanges Reduce Conflict Points
Quiz: Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Westbound I-4 Milling and Resurfacing in Seminole County Wraps Up
Beyond the Ultimate Spotlight: Robert Singleton

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate April 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

I-4 Advance Construction Notifications to Include ChampionsGate Information
How Diverging Diamonds Differ from Standard Interchanges
National Work Zone Awareness Week Urges Motorists to Drive Safely
Quiz: National Work Zone Awareness Week

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate March 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Westbound Milling and Resurfacing in Seminole County is Nearly Complete
Cycling Safety in Roundabouts and Diverging Diamond Interchanges
Quiz: Florida Bicycle Safety

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate February 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Final Stages of E.E. Williamson Road Overpass Reconstruction Begin
Construction Spotlight: Tyler Malmborg, P.E.

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate January 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Beams Set as Progress Continues on E.E. Williamson Road Overpass
Quiz: Do You Know When to “Put It Down”?
Make a Resolution to “Put It Down”
E.E. Williamson Road Named After Longtime Longwood City Commissioner

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate December 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

I-4 Traffic Pacing Operations Scheduled for December 22–23
Do You Know Your Way Around Diverging Diamond Interchanges?
Beyond the Ultimate Spotlight: Ryan Clark

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate November 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Westbound I-4 Ramps Resurfacing Completed in Seminole County
Do You Know Your Way Around Roundabouts?
Beyond the Ultimate Spotlight: Isis Lopez

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate October/November 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

New Drivers Learn to Navigate Innovative Intersections
National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week Encourages Safe Driving
Construction Spotlight: Charles Long

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate September 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Reducing Wrong-Way Driving Incidents on I-4
I-4 Design Projects Introduced at ChampionsGate Virtual Public Hearing
FDOT Recognizes National Roundabouts Week
Traffic on E.E. Williamson Road Bridge Shifts to New Section
Construction Spotlight: Brad Bauknecht, P.E.

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate August 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Upcoming Public Hearing Offers Information on Design Projects near ChampionsGate
Traffic Shifts on E.E. Williamson Road
Teamwork, Timing and Expert Planning Make for Successful Concrete Pour on Bridge in Seminole County
Remember to Drive Safely as School Year Begins
Construction Spotlight: Kim Navarro

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate July 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Traffic Pacing Operations Keep Roads Moving
Stay Alert and Be Prepared During Hurricane Season

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate June 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

New Project Begins to Repave Westbound I-4 in Seminole County
E.E. Williamson Rd. Bridge Beam Setting Video
For Summer Road Trips Remember Proper Tire Maintenance

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate May 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Progress Continues on Reconstruction of E.E. Williamson Road Overpass
Eastbound I-4 Milling and Resurfacing in Seminole County Wraps Up
I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Website Earns High Honors in International Competition
Construction Spotlight: Alex Humerez

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate April 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

FDOT Reminds Motorists to Drive Carefully
Construction Spotlight: Jon Clary

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate March 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Safety Week Promotes Safe Work Zones for All
FDOT, FHP and Seminole County Agencies Remind Drivers About New Cell Phone Law
Construction Spotlight: Barry Johnson

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate February 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Eastbound I-4 Rest Area in Seminole County Changed to Truck-Only Parking
New Alignment Opens on Eastbound I-4 Exit to Lake Mary Boulevard
Milling and Resurfacing Projects for I-4

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate December 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

I-4 Construction Closures Suspended for Holiday Travel
Construction Spotlight: Jay Johnson

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate November 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Pile Driving at E.E. Williamson Road Over Interstate 4 Begins
FDOT Hosts Informational Open House on I-4 Improvements in Seminole County
I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Presents to Seminole County Firefighters
I-4 Construction Closures Suspended for the Holiday Weekend
Construction Spotlight: Steve Wigle, P.E.

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate October 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Take a Virtual Tour of the Future I-4 Interchanges at Sand Lake Road and Daryl Carter Parkway
First Nighttime Ramp Closures Underway in Seminole County for I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Project
I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Project Team Attends Lake Mary Event
Learn More About I-4 Construction Projects at Open House

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate September 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

I-4 Construction Projects in Seminole County Are Gaining Momentum
Alert System Offers Seminole County Motorists Information About Construction
Open House on October 23 Offers Information on I-4 Construction Projects in Seminole County

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate August 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

E.E. Williamson Bridge To Stay Open During Reconstruction
National Roundabouts Week Starts September 16
Being Alert, Aware Makes for Safer Back-to-School Driving

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate July 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

New Diverging Diamond Interchange in Viera Offers Glimpse at Future I-4
Beyond the Ultimate Construction Begins on EB I-4 in Seminole County
I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Debuts 360-Degree Virtual Drives
Now Ready for Download: the 2018 Year in Review of I‑4 Ultimate and Beyond

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate June 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

FDOT Open House on June 26 Offers Info on Design Plans for Daryl Carter Pkwy., Sand Lake Rd.
Innovative Diverging Diamond Interchanges Enhance Safety, Efficiency
New Florida Law Means No Texting While Driving and No Handheld Cellphones in Work Zones

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate May 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Informational Open House Scheduled for Daryl Carter Pkwy., Sand Lake Rd. Design Plans
Technology to Help Your Commute
PD&E Studies Help Protect Cultural and Historical Resources
Learn More About PD&E’s Geotechnical and Pond Siting Studies

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate April 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

FDOT Designing Additional Improvements for I-4 and S.R. 46 Interchange
FDOT Engineers Need to “Know What’s Below” Before Digging Begins
April is National Safe Digging Month

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate March 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Innovative Interchange Design Improves Traffic Flow
Value Engineering Studies Help to Bring the Best Design Forward
A Brief History of Improvements at the I-4 and U.S. 17-92 Interchange
3 Interconnected Projects Lead Central Florida into the Future
The Science Behind Sound Barrier Walls

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate February 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

(Diverging) Diamonds Can Be a Driver’s Best Friend
Biological Assessments Protect Central Florida’s Natural Assets
Thousands of Students Explore Transportation Construction Industry
Employee Spotlight: Mario Bizzio, P.E.

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate January 2019 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

FDOT Readies Contractors for New I-4 Work in Seminole County
Geotechnical Studies Ensure Safety of Roads and Bridges
What’s in a Road?
Employee Spotlight: Jeremy Dilmore, P.E.

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate December 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Planning for More Than 70 New Stormwater Ponds
I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Construction Closures Take a Break for Winter Holidays
Employee Spotlight: Paul Wabi, P.E.

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate November 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

EB I-4 Exit Ramp to Saxon Blvd. Shifting to New Configuration Following Weekend-Long Closure
Employee Spotlight: Beata Stys-Palasz, P.E.
FDOT and Law Enforcement Remind Drivers to Maintain Safe Speeds Throughout I-4 Ultimate Work Zones
Travel Safely This Holiday Season With Resources From FDOT
Share the Message of Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate October 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Public Invited to Open House to Learn About I-4 Design Improvements in South Orange County
I-4 Advanced Construction Notifications Include Saxon Boulevard Alerts
Employee Spotlight: Abhijeet H. Desai, P.E.

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate September 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Informational Open House Details Upcoming I-4 Improvements in Seminole County
Spotlight Employee: Todd Helton, P.E.

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate August 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Public Invited to Open House to Learn About I-4 Proposed Improvements in Seminole County
Polk County Staff Learn About Preliminary Designs of Improved I-4 and U.S. 27 Interchange
Spotlight Employee: Hatem Aguib, P.E.

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate July 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Innovative Echelon Interchanges Included in I-4 Beyond Designs
Employee Spotlight: Su Hao, P.E.
Illuminating the Path Forward with New Lighting Features

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate June 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

New I-4 Beyond Website Launches
Spotlight Employee: Catalina Chacon, P.E.
I-4 Workers Stay Safe in Heat with Methods All Can Use

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate May 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Designs are Progressing
Two Projects, One Drive
Smart Work Zone Helps Keep Motorists and Workers Safe

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate April 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Three FDOT District Secretaries Shine Spotlight on Future of I-4
#I4Beyond Joins Twitter
The Planning Process Behind the I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Project

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate March 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Keep Up With the I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Project
National Work Zone Awareness Week Urges Motorists to Drive Safely

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate February 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Public Invited to Open House To Learn About
Mid-block U-turns at Rinehart Road and CR 46A on March 8
Major Improvements Coming to Sand Lake Road Interchange
Construction Career Days Showcases Job Opportunities for Graduating Students

FDOT I-4 Beyond the Ultimate January 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

Beyond the Ultimate: Building a Path to the Future
Innovative Intersection to be Built at Rinehart Road and CR 46A
Move Over Month Reminds Motorists of Need to Protect Emergency Workers