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 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