I-4 RoadWatch

View project: I-4 @ SR 33 Interchange Improvements and Wildlife Crossings

• I-4 at S.R. 33 (Exit 38) in Lakeland: Construction project: Project improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange, reconstructing I-4 bridges over S.R. 33, widening and resurfacing S.R. 33, constructing wildlife crossings over I-4 and under S.R. 33, and adding noise walls along S.R. 33. This week crews will work on clearing vegetation, installing barrier walls, paving operations for on-off ramps, pavement markings, drainage operations, and utility work.

  • Beginning Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 9:30 p.m. to Friday October 23, 2026, at 6 a.m., crews will close and detour northbound and southbound S.R. 33 for bridge demolition. Motorists are advised to follow all posted detour routes and proceed through the area with caution.
  • The S.R. 659 (North Combee Road) detour began on Monday, August 10, 2026. The area will be detoured for approximately 60 days; motorists should follow posted detour routes utilizing connections to S.R. 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) and surrounding roadways. This closure is in place to expedite the completion of the project earlier than currently anticipated. Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-4 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-4 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures, flagging operations, and periodic overnight detours on S.R. 33 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Detours at the I-4/S.R. 33 interchange may occur Monday through Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. for bridge construction activities. Northbound traffic will be detoured via I-4 eastbound and S.R. 559, while southbound traffic will be detoured via Tomkow Road. 
  • Motorists should expect periodic nighttime closures of the I-4 eastbound and westbound off-ramps at Exit 38 (S.R. 33/Commonwealth Avenue) on an as-needed basis, Sunday through Thursday nights from 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., through the duration of the construction. When closures are in place, motorists will be directed to continue to Exit 33 and follow posted detour signage to access S.R. 33.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-4 and S.R. 33 through the duration of the construction. Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting I-4 through the duration of the construction.

  Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway. Estimated completion is summer 2029.

   

View project: US 98 from south of Griffin Road to Sharon Drive

• • Expect periodic nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the project (weather permitting) both north and southbound while crews are working on punch list items. Use caution and be prepared to merge.
  • Expect periodic daytime lane closures north of I-4 while crews work on punch list items. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

View project: CSX Bridge over I-4 Replacement

• Expect westbound I-4 on-ramp closure at Kathleen Road (Exit 31) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. nightly, Monday through Friday nights this week. Motorists wanting to enter I-4 westbound should continue northbound on Kathleen Road past the closed ramp. Turn east on Griffin Road to U.S. 98, head north on U.S. 98 and follow it to the I-4 westbound on-ramp at U.S. 98 (Exit 32).