Multiple Lane Closures, Possible Delays for I-95 Work in Southern Florida
The Florida Department of Transportation District Six Construction Department manages and oversees dozens of state road and bridge construction projects on the state highway system within Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. These projects range from minor intersection upgrades that will enhance read more…
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SeaWorld Orlando Announces New Coaster, Ice Breaker, to Open February 2022
SeaWorld Orlando, voted the best amusement park in the country by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice poll is announcing that its coolest new coaster, Ice Breaker is opening in February of 2022. Named after the icy Arctic summits, Ice Breaker will feature four launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida — a 93-foot-tall spike with 100-degree angle. With its 48-inch height requirement, adventure seekers of all ages will e read more…
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Lane Closures and Detours for I-75 Work in Wesley Chapel Beginning January 3
The Florida Department of Transportation reports that southbound I-75 traffic will be reduced to a single lane approaching Overpass Road, directed onto the exit ramp, then directed back onto I-75 using the entrance ramp between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. beginning Monday through Thursday (January 3 read more…
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Looking For an Alternate Route Around Orlando’s I-4 Construction?
The ongoing construction of Interstate 4 through the heart of Orlando can be a headache for daily travelers and a real vacation killer for travelers heading through the area. Thankfully, there is an alternate route around the entire project area.
If you don’t mind paying a toll (who wouldn’t after sitting in stopped traffic for hours), Florida’s Route 417 can be liberating.
Approaching Orlando from the east (I-95, Daytona) FL 417 begins it’s journey at I-4, exit 101 in Sanford and winds read more…
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Lane Closures, Detours for I-75 Work in Tampa Bay Area Thru December 16
The Florida Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts associated with I-75 construction and maintenance operations thru December 16, 2021:
Lane closure alert for I-75 / SR 56 Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI)SR 56 entrance ramp to northbound I-75 Eastbound detour t read more…
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I-95 Southbound Lanes at Oakland Park Boulevard to Close Overnight November 29
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports that I-95 southbound lanes at Oakland Park Boulevard (Broward County) will be closed to traffic overnight Monday, November 29 for overhead sign structure installation.
The first lane will close at 9:30 p.m., the second lane will close at read more…
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Universal Orlando Brings Back the Military Freedom Pass Through December 2022
Universal Orlando Resort is thrilled to honor active duty and retired military members for their incredible service to our country with the 2022 Military Freedom Pass and additional special offers.
Introduced last year, this offer gives military personnel and their families a chance to visit the award-winning theme park destination every day from November 11, 2021 through December 31, 2022 with no block out dates.
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Traffic Pacing on I-75 in Wesley Chapel November 29
The Florida Department of Transportation reports that traffic will be paced slowly (about 15 MPH) by law enforcement officers one or more times for up to 20 minutes in each direction of I-75 between 9:00 p.m. Monday, November 29 and 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 30.
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Traffic Pacing on I-75 in Wesley Chapel November 29
The Florida Department of Transportation reports that traffic will be paced slowly (about 15 MPH) by law enforcement officers one or more times for up to 20 minutes in each direction of I-75 between 9:00 p.m. Monday, November 29 and 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 30.
Northbound traffic read more…
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Florida DOT Eases Holiday Stress on Popular I-75 Shopping Destination Exit
As we enter into the busy holiday season, traffic impacts also increase. The extra traffic volume can be particularly frustrating for drivers near shopping destinations and within construction zones.
The construction area for the SR 56 Diverging Diamond Interchange project at I-75 is read more…
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Florida I-75 Rest Area in Ruskin Now Open
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) reports that, as of Tuesday, November 23, 2021, the southbound I-75 rest area at mile marker 238 in southern Hillsborough County (Ruskin) has re-opened to motorists.
The rest area was closed to allow crews to rebuild and repave the entrance and read more…
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Love’s Travel Stops Opens New Location on I-10 in Florida
Love’s Travel Stops is now serving customers in Milton, Florida thanks to a new travel stop that recently opened. “Whether it’s fresh food, snacks or coffee; today’s latest technologies or just somewhere to stretch your legs, Love’s has the amenities professional drivers and four-wheel customers n read more…
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Steepest Beyond Vertical Drop Coaster Opening in February at Seaworld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando’s new Ice Breaker roller coaster, will feature four airtime filled launches, both backwards and forwards, culminating in a reverse launch into the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida – a 93 feet tall spike with 100 degree angle. The thrills continue as riders fly over a near vertical tophat maneuver into a series of exciting twists, turns, and airtime hills.
The addition of Ice Breaker will make the #1 Amusement Park in the U.S.* even better by also making it home to t read more…
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Lane Closures, Traffic Delays for I-75 Work in Tampa Bay Area Next Week
The Florida Department of Transportation reports the following traffic impacts related to I-75 construction in the Tampa Bay area thru November 20, 2021.
Hillsborough County
I-75 from south of SR 60 to north of Woodberry Road(I-75/SR 60 interchange improvement project)Lane closures: Sunday, read more…
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‘Keep Right’ Laws… and Fines, for I-95 Travelers
The differences in speed among vehicles on a road, not high speeds alone, are more likely to contribute to an accident… that’s the science behind the law. To put it another way, a vehicle traveling much more slowly than the other vehicles on a road, especially in the left lane, is more likely read more…
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