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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.

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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
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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