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E-Newsletters

Each month, FDOT brings you the latest news and updates for the I-4 Ultimate project. In each issue, you’ll find information on where we are in the project, what comes next, profiles of the people building a better I-4, and much more.
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FDOT I-4 Ultimate May 2022 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • LED Lights Improve Safety and Save Energy on I-4 Ultimate
  • May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
  • National Secure Your Load Day
  • Boone Avenue Extension Improves Downtown Orlando Connectivity

Previous E-Newsletters:

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

  • What Transponders Are Accepted on I-4 Express?
  • Then and Now: An Updated Drive Through the I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project
  • Auxiliary Lanes Improve Traffic Flow on I-4
  • I-4 Will Keep Making History into the Future
  • National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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

  • Planning Essential to Knowing I-4 Express Entry and Exit Points
  • Do You Know What Vehicles Are Allowed in I-4 Express?
  • How First Responders Prepared for I-4 Express Lanes to Open
  • New Maitland Pedestrian Bridge Improves Connectivity for Area Residents
  • Tunnel Under SR-436 Provides New Option for Pedestrians
  • Decades of Planning Led to the Innovative I-4 Ultimate of Today
  • Work Zones Are a Sign to Slow Down

FDOT I-4 Ultimate February 2022 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Express Opening This Weekend
  • History of I-4: The Forgotten Roots of the Road That Would Remake Central Florida
  • How Does FDOT Decide To Use Concrete or Asphalt on Roads?
  • Residents Learn About Upcoming Sand Lake Road Improvements

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

  • By the Numbers: I-4 Ultimate
  • A Steel Blossom Blooms in Maitland
  • I-4 Ultimate Streamlines Travel Between Conroy Road, Florida’s Turnpike
  • Take a Reader Survey About New Managed Lanes on Interstate 4

FDOT I-4 Ultimate December 2021 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Construction Suspended for One Week for Holiday Season
  • Employee Spotlight: Jonathan Jenkins
  • Community Residents Attend Open House for Hicks Avenue Project
  • I-4 Ultimate Team Rescues Hawk
  • By the Numbers: I-4 Ultimate
  • I-4 Express Website Now Available

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

  • New Art Installation Showcases Winter Park’s Colors
  • Employee Spotlight: Monica Sweeney
  • I-4 Ultimate Transforms Kaley Avenue and Michigan Street Interchanges
  • I-4 Ultimate Lane Closures Suspended During Thanksgiving Holiday Holiday Driving Safety

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

  • Holiday Driving Safety
  • Reconfigured Ramps Improve Traffic Flow at S.R. 434 Interchange
  • Quiz: National Pedestrian Safety Month

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

  • Employee Spotlight: Drew Minnich
  • Mobility Week Highlights Transportation Options in Central Florida
  • I-4 Ultimate Transforms Maitland Boulevard Interchange

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

  • Rules and Tips for Driving in Severe Weather
  • Employee Spotlight: Kim Badell
  • Under-i Project Next Steps
  • New Flyover Ramps Improve Connectivity in the Heart of Downtown Orlando

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

  • I-4 Ultimate Team Prepared for Hurricane Season
  • Quiz Time! Florida’s Wireless Communications While Driving Law Two Years Later
  • Employee Spotlight: Tim Martin
  • Final Improvements at Fairbanks Avenue Interchange and Nearby Roads Reinforce Safety

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

  • The Finishing Touch: Counties and Cities Get Custom Medallions
  • Employee Spotlight: Elizabeth Molina
  • Kirkman Road Redesigned to Improve Connectivity in Attractions Area
  • How to Be Safe and Prepared During Summer Travel

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

  • Behind the Art: Sculptor Mark Aeling Introduces Altamonte Springs’ Newest Residents
  • FDOT Thanks Partners for “Going Orange” for Work Zone Awareness Week
  • I-4 Ultimate Improvements on General Use Lanes and Major Interchanges
  • Observing Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

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

  • I-4 Ultimate Deputy Project Manager Closes Out 32-Year Career With FDOT
  • Drive Safe, Work Safe, Save Lives During Work Zone Awareness Week
  • Employee Spotlight: Greg Howell
  • I-4 Ultimate Helps Communities Get in Touch with Their Artistic Side

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

  • Employee Spotlight: Henry Rucks
  • Remaining Calm Can Prevent Crashes
  • Cycling Safety in Roundabouts

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

  • Employee Spotlight: Rodell Wilson
  • On the Move: How SPUIs Are Improving Traffic Flow
  • Think You Know All About Single-Point Urban Interchanges? Prove It

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

  • I-4 Ultimate Auxiliary Lanes Increase Capacity, Improve Safety
  • Community Spotlight: Local Restaurant Owner Dishes about I‑4 Improvements

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

  • Colonial Drive and State Road 436 Converted to Singe-Point Urban Interchanges
  • Make a Resolution to “Put It Down”
  • Texas U-Turns Fully Operational at Michigan Street and Kaley Avenue Interchanges
  • I-4 Ultimate Team Spreads Holiday Cheer With Food Donations

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

  • I-4 Ultimate Construction Suspended for Holiday Weekend
  • New Movement Opened at Michigan Street

FDOT I-4 Ultimate October 2020 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • All Eastbound I-4 Lanes Shifted to Final Footprint
  • Michigan Street Ramp Opened in Final Configuration
  • Spotlight: National Traffic Incident Response Awareness Week Encourages Safe Driving

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

  • New Eastbound State Road 408 Ramp to Orange Avenue Now Open
  • New Westbound I-4 Ramp to Southbound Orange Blossom Trail Now Open
  • Final Ramp at Kirkman Interchange Opens
  • Construction Update: Mills Avenue Returns to Original Configuration
  • Spotlight: Construction Safety Week

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

  • Construction Update: New Westbound I-4 Ramp from Orange Blossom Trail Opens
  • Construction Update: Crews Continue Phase 2 Work for S.R. 436 Pedestrian Tunnel
  • Drive in Eight: An Updated Look at the 21-Mile I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project
  • Employee Spotlight: Kenny Bellamy and Henry Ruchs

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

  • I-4 Ultimate Opening New S.R. 408 Ramp
  • I-4 Through Seminole County in Final Alignment
  • Westbound I-4 Shifts to Final Alignment in Maitland
  • Update: Continuous Closures Throughout I-4 Ultimate
  • Employee Spotlight: Lou Dema

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

  • WB I-4 From Ivanhoe Boulevard to Livingston Street Shifted to Permanent Configuration
  • Multiple Ramps on I-4 Ultimate Open in Final Configuration
  • Eastbound I-4 Lanes between Orange Blossom Trail to Kaley Avenue Shifted to New Pavement
  • Westbound I-4 Exit to State Road 434 Shifted to Temporary Configuration
  • Update: Continuous Closures throughout I-4 Ultimate

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

  • Update on I-4 Continuous Closures
  • Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Opening of the I-4/S.R. 408 Interchange Ramps
  • Westbound I-4 Entrance Ramp from Eastbound State Road 434 Moves to Final Configuration
  • WB I-4 Access from Ivanhoe Boulevard Shifts Into New Configuration
  • Employee Spotlight: Cindy Peabody

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

  • FDOT Accelerates Significant Portions of I‑4 Ultimate Project
  • Eastbound State Road 408 Exit Ramp to Orange Avenue Closing for Six Months
  • Reminder: Long-term Closures in the Downtown Orlando Area
  • Updates in Longwood: I‑4 Ultimate Prepares Ramps and Lanes for Final Footprint
  • Mind the Speed Limit When Driving Through I‑4 Ultimate Work Zone
  • Employee Spotlight: Diana Bellinghausen

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

  • I-4 Between Wymore Road and Maitland Boulevard Shifts to Temporary Configuration
  • Westbound I-4 Exit Ramp to Orange Blossom Trail Shifted to Right Side of I‑4
  • Eastbound I-4 Exit to South Street Shifts into Final Configuration
  • Central Florida Students Construct Their Futures at Construction Career Days
  • Women in Construction Week Recognizes Women’s Role in I-4 Ultimate Project
  • Employee Spotlight: Sabrina Alvarez

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

  • Westbound I-4 Lanes from Par Street to Ivanhoe Blvd. Shifts to Permanent Configuration
  • Portion of Eastbound Maitland Boulevard Shifts into Final Configuration
  • Employee Spotlight: Wayne Champion

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

  • REMINDER: WB I-4 Exit to Colonial Drive Shifted to Temporary Configuration
  • Traffic Shifts in Seminole County Mark Milestones on I-4 Ultimate Project
  • ‘Tis the Season of Giving: I-4 Ultimate Spreads Holiday Cheer with Donations
  • Greenwood Lakes Middle School Shows Appreciation
  • Lithuanian Delegates Learn More about I-4 Ultimate Finances, Private Partnerships

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

  • New Configuration of Eastbound I-4 Exit to Maitland Boulevard
  • A 360-Degree View of the Temporary Westbound Entrance from Par Street
  • Tunnel Vision: A Look at S.R. 436 Pedestrian Tunnel Construction
  • Drive in Eight: An Exciting Look at the 21-Mile I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project
  • Employee Spotlight: Robert Humker

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

  • Eastbound I-4 Exit Ramp to Kirkman Road Shifted into Permanent Configuration
  • WB I-4 Access Ramp From Par St. Shifting To Temporary Configuration
  • Learn About Pedestrian and Bicyclist Features on I-4 with New Downloadable Booklet
  • Employee Spotlight: Kim Badell

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

  • I-4 Ultimate Team Has Plans in Place for Hurricane Season
  • Improved I-4 Interchange at Lee Road Will Increase Capacity and Reinforce Safety
  • Single Point Urban Interchanges: Pocket-sized Solutions to High Traffic Volumes
  • Employee Spotlight: Tania Ledesma Torres
  • I-4 Construction Projects in Seminole County Are Gaining Momentum

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

  • As S.R. 436 Shifts to Temporary Configuration, FDOT Reaches Out to Local Businesses
  • FDOT Deploys New Highway Advisory Radio to Help Motorists Stay Informed
  • FDOT Wins National Award for I-4 Ultimate E-Newsletter
  • E.E. Williamson Bridge To Stay Open During Reconstruction

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

  • Construction of Redesigned Maitland Pedestrian Bridge Progresses
  • Learn about I-4 Express Lanes with New Downloadable Brochure
  • Now Ready for Download: the 2018 Year in Review of I‑4 Ultimate and Beyond
  • I-4 Ultimate Project Hosts Boys & Girls Clubs for Field Trip
  • Employee Spotlight: Lourdes Aldave

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

  • New WB I-4 Ramps Through College Park and North Orlando Opening Soon
  • Complicated Work on I-4 Ultimate’s Busiest Interchange Reaches Milestone
  • Paraguayan Delegates Learn More about Financing I-4 Ultimate, Large Infrastructure Projects
  • New Florida Law Means No Texting While Driving and No Handheld Cellphones in Work and School Zones

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

  • More Progress: EB I‑4 Exit Ramps to S.R. 408/South St. to Open May 24
  • New Configuration of WB I-4 Exit Ramp to Ivanhoe Blvd. Opening in Early June
  • Employee Spotlight: Amanda Price
  • Limited Construction Closures Scheduled During Memorial Day Weekend
  • Technology to Help Your Commute

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

  • Configuration of EB I-4 Exit to South St. Expected to Open April 18
  • Final Westbound I-4 Ramp at Maitland Blvd. Interchange to Open Soon
  • When Driving I-4 at Night, Remember to Check Your Route Ahead of Time
  • New I-4 Express Lanes Guide Illustrates Future Entrance and Exit Points
  • 3 Interconnected Projects Lead Central Florida into the Future

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

  • EB I-4 Exit Ramp to Amelia St. Shifting in April
  • Lane Change: Upcoming Traffic Switches Equal Progress
  • National Association of Women in Construction Tour I-4 Ultimate Project
  • I-4 Ultimate Transforming Interchanges at Orange Blossom Trail and John Young Parkway
  • Employee Spotlight: Danielle Maki

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

  • Exit Point for WB I-4 Ramp to Conroy Rd. Changing on March 5
  • Newest Virtual Drive Shows Improvements to Eastbound Maitland Blvd.
  • Current I-4 Interchange Configurations Newest Addition to Online Map
  • Thousands of Students Explore Transportation Construction Industry
  • New I-4 Interchanges at Conroy Road and Florida’s Turnpike Will Improve Traffic Flow
  • Employee Spotlight: Arnie David

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

  • Work Underway on Temporary Configuration for EB I-4 Exits to S.R. 408 and South St.
  • African Delegation Meets I-4 Ultimate Representatives
  • Changes to Temporary EB I-4 Ramp System Provide Options
  • Hughey Ave. at Church Street Reopens
  • Spotlight Profile: I-4 Ultimate Equipment Management Team

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

  • Bridge Girders Set at Highest Point of I-4 and S.R. 408 Interchange
  • I-4 Ultimate Team Builds Concrete Plant
  • I-4 Ultimate Construction Closures Take a Break for Winter Holidays
  • SGL Brings Holiday Cheer With Annual Season of Giving
  • Employee Spotlight: Paul Wabi, P.E.

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

  • Eastbound I-4 Exit Ramps Changing at Par St. and Fairbanks Ave.
  • FDOT and Law Enforcement Remind Drivers to Maintain Safe Speeds Throughout I-4 Ultimate Work Zones
  • I-4 Ultimate Construction Closures Suspended for the Holiday Weekend
  • FDOT Wins National Award for I-4 Ultimate News Release Media Campaign
  • USF Engineering Students Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at I-4 Ultimate

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

  • Eastbound I-4 Exit Ramp to Northbound Kirkman Road Shifts to Temporary Location
  • Temporary Shifts Pave Way for Permanent I-4 Improvements Between Downtown Orlando and Maitland
  • Kirkman Pedestrian Bridge Takes Big Step Forward Next Month
  • A Look Ahead at the S.R. 434 and I-4 Interchange
  • Employees Spotlight: Maintenance of Traffic Team

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

  • Eastbound I-4 Exit Ramp to Princeton Street Moving Nearly 2 Miles Sooner
  • New Traffic Patterns Introduced on Maitland Boulevard
  • Colonial Drive Interchange Reaching New Milestones
  • Bridge and Ramp Work Continues at S.R. 408 and I-4 Interchange
  • Employee Spotlight: Jonathan Williams

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

  • Colonial Dr. from Hughey Ave. to Orange Ave.
  • Closing Weekend of Aug. 24 for Bridge Work
  • Changes Coming for Motorists on Eastbound I-4 Near College Park
  • New Eastbound Maitland Blvd. Traffic Pattern Coming
  • Take a Virtual Test Drive of I-4 Ultimate
  • Employee Spotlight: Phil Hernandez

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 Ultimate July 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • New Traffic Pattern at Wymore Road-Douglas Avenue and S.R. 436 Intersection
  • S.R. 408 Closing Nights of July 20 & 21
  • Orlando Firefighters Participate in Rescue Drill on I-4 Flyover Ramp
  • I-4 Ultimate Illuminating the Path Forward with New Lighting Features
  • 2017 I-4 Ultimate Year in Review Available for Download

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

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

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

  • Construction Closures Suspended for Fourth of July
  • Motorists Should Expect Nighttime Closures on S.R. 408 This Summer
  • Wayfinding Pylons Going Up Near Grand National Drive
  • I-4 Workers Stay Safe in Heat with Methods All Can Use
  • Employee Spotlight: Andrea Diaz

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 Ultimate May 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Construction Closures Suspended for Memorial Day Weekend
  • Orlando Venues uses I-4 Ultimate Info to Ease Stress of Downtown Patrons
  • Smart Work Zone Helps Keep Motorists and Workers Safe
  • I-4 Ultimate Team Preparing for Hurricane Season
  • The Tiny Building Blocks of the I-4 Ultimate Project

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 Ultimate April 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Weekend Closures Provide Path to Construction Progress
  • @I4Ultimate Twitter account now posting #I4Beyond updates
  • New I-4 Construction Alert Map Unveiled
  • Redesigned OBT and John Young Parkway Interchanges to Improve Traffic Flow
  • Employee Spotlight: Kim Whitesides

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 Ultimate March 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Nighttime Closures on I-4 and Central Parkway Scheduled for March 26–28
  • Ramp Structures Under Construction at I-4/S.R. 408 Interchange
  • New I-4 Construction Alert Map Unveiled
  • National Work Zone Awareness Week Urges Motorists to Drive Safely
  • For Father, Daughter and Son, Working on I-4 Project is the Ultimate Family Affair
  • During Spring Break, Use Extra Caution on I-4 in Orlando

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 Ultimate February 2018 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • EB I-4 On-Ramp from Universal Boulevard to Close for 5 Months
  • Two New Traffic Patterns Coming to Downtown Orlando
  • I-4 Ultimate Engineer to Run Boston Marathon to Raise Funds and Awareness for Melanoma Prevention
  • Construction Career Days Showcases Job Opportunities for Graduating Students
  • Employee Spotlight: Roy Tootle

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

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

  • Nightly closures of S.R. 436 scheduled in February
  • Drilled Shaft: Building a Concrete Column Underground
  • Move Over Month Reminds Motorists of Need to Protect Emergency Workers
  • Employee Spotlight: Joe Morffi

FDOT I-4 Ultimate December 2017 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Construction Making Strides
  • I-4 Ultimate Project Limits Closures for Holidays
  • The Big Machines of I-4 Ultimate: Keeping that Concrete Flowing
  • ’Tis the Season for Giving Back
  • Employee Spotlight: Maria Bisi

FDOT I-4 Ultimate November 2017 e-Newsletter

  • I-4 Ultimate Construction Closures Suspended for the Holidays
  • New WB I-4 Exit Ramp to Michigan Street Coming Next Month
  • Bridge over Ivanhoe Boulevard Takes Shape
  • Redesigned Kirkman Road (State Road 435) Interchange Transforms Attractions Area
  • Employee Spotlight: David Feise

FDOT I-4 Ultimate October 2017 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Construction Ramps Up in Altamonte Springs
  • Work Begins on Kirkman Road Pedestrian Bridge
  • Look Ahead at I-4 Ultimate Improvements in Altamonte Springs
  • Team Helps Celebrate Birthday of I-4 Ultimate’s Biggest Fan
  • Outreach Tools Help Alert Communities to Upcoming Roadway Changes
  • Employee Spotlight: Shelley Gisclar

FDOT I-4 Ultimate September 2017 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Traffic Shift on WB Maitland Blvd. Scheduled for Sept. 24
  • Long-Term Closure of Hughey Avenue Set for Early October
  • Douglas Ave. Closure Set for Sept. 22-25; Wymore Rd. Closure Scheduled for Following Weekend
  • Pile Driving Activity Varies throughout the I-4 Ultimate Project
  • Employee Spotlight: Kevin Hayden

FDOT I-4 Ultimate August 2017 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • New EB I-4 Traffic Movement between Princeton Street and Par Street
  • Local Leaders Praise Grand National Drive Overpass for Improving Safety, Mobility, Connectivity and Economic Opportunity
  • Lake Ivanhoe’s Floating Work Site
  • Loreen Bobo Named 2017 Florida Government Engineer of the Year
  • Be Careful of Young Pedestrians During the New School Year
  • Employee Spotlight: Jeremy Cheng

FDOT I-4 Ultimate July 2017 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Project Receives National Award for Sustainability
  • I-4 Ultimate Construction Heats Up in Downtown Orlando
  • Borrowing Sand to Build I-4 Ultimate
  • I-4 Ultimate Team Prepares for Hurricane Season
  • Employee Spotlight: Kim Braswell

FDOT I-4 Ultimate June 2017 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Landscaping Efforts Kick Off
  • Maitland Pedestrian Bridge Construction Begins
  • Two New I-4 Ramps Open this Month
  • Massive Concrete Pour Builds Flyover Piers
  • SGL Receives National Honor for its Helping Hands
  • Employee Spotlight: Chris Copeland

FDOT I-4 Ultimate May 2017 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Looking Beyond I-4 Ultimate
  • New Technology Helps Keep Drivers and Workers Safe
  • A look ahead at the improved Michigan St. and Kaley Ave. interchanges
  • The Big Machines of I-4 Ultimate: Incident Management Truck
  • Employee Spotlight: Daniel Haldi

FDOT I-4 Ultimate April 2017 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Traffic Shifts in Downtown Orlando Scheduled in April–May
  • Tall Pylon near Lake Ivanhoe Serves Two Purposes
  • I-4 Ultimate Chronicles Second Year of Progress
  • The Big Machines of I-4 Ultimate: The Attenuator Truck
  • Employee Spotlight: Joe Thrower

FDOT I-4 Ultimate March 2017 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Construction at Kirkman Road Nears Halfway Mark
  • Work Zone Safety is in Your Hands
  • I-4 Ultimate Completes Second Year of Construction
  • A Look Ahead at the Improved Colonial Drive Interchange
  • Employee Spotlight: Heather Thorne

FDOT I-4 Ultimate February 2017 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • New Construction Closures Set to Begin this Month
  • Construction Career Days Draws Thousands of Students
  • The Big Machines of I-4 Ultimate: Liebherr Crane
  • New HD Cameras Give Live Look at I-4 Construction
  • Employee Spotlight: Andrew Melton

FDOT I-4 Ultimate January 2017 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Wins Sustainable Infrastructure Award – first-ever for Sunshine State
  • Open house scheduled for February 9 in Altamonte Springs
  • The Big Machines of I-4 Ultimate: The Volvo Excavator
  • Celebrate Roadside Safety by Remembering to Move Over in January
  • Employee Spotlight: Jason Halliburton

FDOT I-4 Ultimate December 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Several New Traffic Patterns Open Before the Holidays
  • Students Gain Career Insight From I-4 Ultimate Field Trips
  • I-4 Ultimate Team Gives Back
  • Stretch and Flex: Making Every I-4 Ultimate Crew Member an MVP
  • Employee Spotlight: Matthew Gans

FDOT I-4 Ultimate November 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Makeover of Maitland Blvd Interchange Kicks into High Gear
  • I-4 Ultimate to Add Hundreds More Jobs by Mid-2017, including 150 On-the-Job Trainees
  • FDOT urges work zone safety through the holiday season
  • A look ahead at the improved Ivanhoe Boulevard interchange
  • Construction Closures Suspended During Holidays
  • Employee Spotlight: Johnnie Marsden III

FDOT I-4 Ultimate October 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Project’s First New Bridge to Open
  • The Big Machines of I-4 Ultimate:The Tadano Mantis
  • A Look Ahead at the Improved Fairbanks Avenue Interchange
  • I-4 Ultimate workers embracing diversity and inclusion
  • Employee Spotlight: JJ Moegling

FDOT I-4 Ultimate September 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Project Progress is Significant
  • I-4 Ultimate project holds benefits for pedestrians and bicyclists
  • Smoothing the Way
  • FDOT Discourages Drowsy Driving
  • Employee Spotlight: Yesenia Vazquez

FDOT I-4 Ultimate August 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Needs 150 Workers Now; 1,400 More by End of 2017
  • Maitland Pedestrian Bridge Design Nearing Completion
  • I-4 Ultimate workers beating the heat
  • Vacuum technology makes for safer and more efficient excavation
  • Eastbound I-4 in downtown Orlando closing nightly Aug. 12–15
  • Employee Spotlight: Abby Strouse

FDOT I-4 Ultimate July 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Major Traffic Shift on Maitland Boulevard Scheduled for July
  • New Temporary Ramps Opening on I-4
  • Preparations on I-4 Ultimate for Hurricane Season
  • Relocated Gopher Tortoises Find New Home
  • Road Rangers: Always Ready to Roll
  • Employee Spotlight: Carl Callahan

FDOT I-4 Ultimate June 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • WB SR-408 On-ramp at Division Ave. Closing Nightly
  • Long-term Closure of West Lucerne Circle Begins
  • Recycling the Road Saves Money and Eases Environmental Impact
  • Tips for Local Businesses during I-4 Construction
  • New I-4 Ultimate billboards urge vigilance
  • Employee Spotlight: Roy Schofield

FDOT I-4 Ultimate May 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Several Nighttime Ramp Closures Scheduled
  • New System Helps Keep I-4 Work Zones Safe
  • I-4 Ultimate Recognizes Motorcycle Safety Month
  • I-4 Ultimate project garners regional industry recognition
  • Employee Spotlight: Dea Kramer

FDOT I-4 Ultimate April 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Bridge Work Begins in 3 Areas
  • Safety Week Reminds Motorists to Drive Carefully
  • Rolling Roadblocks — Balancing Safety and Mobility
  • Taking the Paperless Route on the I-4 Ultimate Project
  • April is Distracted Driving Month
  • Employee Spotlight: Keith Taylor

FDOT I-4 Ultimate March 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • WB S.R. 408 Entrance Ramp in Downtown Relocating
  • Rolling Roadblocks on WB I-4 for Bridge Construction
  • Garland Avenue Closes North of Colonial Drive
  • Kaley Ave Closing Nightly Under I-4
  • Employee Spotlight: Tamara Monroe

FDOT I-4 Ultimate February 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Construction activities accelerate around Colonial Drive
  • I-4 Ultimate Team Builds a Home for Ospreys
  • High-tech Surveying Saves Time, Trouble, Dollars
  • 1,400 Students Attend Central Florida Construction Career Days
  • Employee Spotlight: Lisbeth Acosta

FDOT I-4 Ultimate January 2016 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Bridge Construction Causes Downtown Road Closures
  • Intermittent Closures of Parking Under I-4
  • Ultimate Giving: Angels of I-4
  • Updating Electronic Maps to Navigate I-4
  • Employee Spotlight: Tony Hart
  • January Is ‘Move Over’ Month

FDOT I-4 Ultimate December 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Releases New Advanced Construction Alert System
  • I-4 Ultimate suspends interstate construction closures for holidays
  • Eastbound I-4 traffic shifts signal new phase in construction
  • I-4 Stormwater Reuse Yields Big Benefits
  • The I-4 Ultimate project in bloom
  • Employee Spotlight: Krysten Wilkerson

FDOT I-4 Ultimate November 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Exit ramps to Kaley Avenue from westbound I-4 are closing
  • Construction Updates: Two road closures under S.R. 408
  • Adding a Dash of Design to I-4 Ultimate Structures
  • Complexity of I-4 Ultimate Project Draws Interest of Nigerian Engineers
  • Employee Spotlight: Brian Seecharan

FDOT I-4 Ultimate October 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Construction Updates: Two local road closures
  • Westbound I-4 sees second major traffic shift
  • I-4 Ultimate project recognized at P3 awards
  • GPS system helps ensure safe, efficient use of vehicles and equipment
  • Employee Spotlight: Samantha Perry

FDOT I-4 Ultimate September 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Construction Updates: Church Street closures planned for several weeks
  • First major I-4 traffic shift to open
  • I-4 Ultimate website wins award
  • Keeping everyone safe at work

FDOT I-4 Ultimate August 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Construction Updates: Maitland Boulevard
  • Open house scheduled for Sept. 16 on International Drive
  • I-4 Ultimate team donates thousands of school supplies
  • In Minor Accidents, You Can “Move It”

FDOT I-4 Ultimate July 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Construction Updates: Road closures
  • Next construction open house set for Aug. 5
  • New I-4 overpass to provide more options for tourism area
  • Move Over Law Saves Lives

FDOT I-4 Ultimate June 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Construction Updates: Parking lot, ramp closures
  • Landscaping the I-4 Ultimate Project
  • People Building a Better I-4: Area 3 Project Manager Chris DuBois
  • Innovative Truck Helps Keep Workers Safe
  • Trucking Association Leads Way in I-4 Safety
  • Maitland community informed of I-4 Ultimate project

FDOT I-4 Ultimate May 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Construction Updates: I-4 Ultimate Project Ramps Up
  • Construction Workers Rescue Pup
  • The Science Behind Pile Driving
  • New Message Signs Bring New Capabilities

FDOT I-4 Ultimate April 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Maitland Interchange Project Begins
  • Touring the Future: Lyman High Students Visit Hub Office
  • What to Expect During I-4 Ultimate Construction: Drive Safely
  • I-4 Ultimate Dubbed “Deal of the Year”
  • I-4 Rest Areas to Get a Makeover

FDOT I-4 Ultimate March 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Advanced Warning Signs: A Sign That Construction is Starting
  • You’re Invited to a Public Meeting in Downtown Orlando
  • People Building a Better I-4: Design Manager Satya Lory, P.E., PMP
  • Sign Up Now for Advance and Real-Time Alerts

FDOT I-4 Ultimate February 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Groundbreaking Held on $2.3 Billion I-4 Ultimate Project
  • Notice to Proceed 2 Rolls Out With New Service Patrols
  • Construction Career Days: Finding the New Highway Builders

FDOT I-4 Ultimate January 2015 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Billboards Go Up Along Project Corridor
  • People Building a Better I-4: Program Project Manager Jon Walker
  • Gearing Up for Groundbreaking

FDOT I-4 Ultimate December 2014 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Construction Starts 2015
  • People Building a Better I-4: FDOT District 5 Secretary Noranne Downs, P.E.
  • I-4 Ultimate Holiday Happenings
  • Bonding Education Program Wraps Up

FDOT I-4 Ultimate November 2014 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Maintaining Movement During I-4 Ultimate
  • People Building a Better I-4: I-4 Ultimate Resident Engineer Mike Gwynne, P.E.
  • Investing in Central Florida’s Future

FDOT I-4 Ultimate October 2014 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Building Bonds with Central Florida Businesses
  • People Building a Better I-4: I-4 Ultimate Compliance Officer Rodney Renix
  • The Contract Has Been Signed … What Now?
  • Partnering Highlighted at I-4 Ultimate Hub Office’s Open House

FDOT I-4 Ultimate September 2014 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Project Reaches Commercial and Financial Close
  • People Building a Better I-4: Florida Department of Transportation District Five Director of Transportation Development Frank O’Dea, P.E.
  • FDOT Unveils I4Ultimate.com

FDOT I-4 Ultimate August 2014 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Is Going Strong
  • People Building a Better I-4: I-4 Ultimate Design Project Manager Beata Stys-Palasz
  • Bonding with Small Businesses
  • Communicating with the Community: Transportation Fair in Downtown Orlando

FDOT I-4 Ultimate July 2014 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • How I-4 Became the Road Most Traveled
  • How Much Do You Know About Express Lanes?
  • People Building a Better I-4: I-4 Ultimate Public Information Officer Dave Parks
  • FDOT District Five Is on Social Media

FDOT I-4 Ultimate June 2014 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • Small Business Roundtable Empowers Central Florida Firms
  • People Building a Better I-4: FDOT District 5 Public Information Officer Jessica Keane
  • Community Outreach Begins: Keeping You in the Know
  • A-FIRST for Altamonte Springs, FDOT and Partners

FDOT I-4 Ultimate May 2014 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • How Express Lanes Are Keeping Traffic Moving in Florida
  • People Building a Better I-4: I-4 Ultimate Deputy Project Manager Jennifer Vreeland
  • SunRail: A Great Alternative to I-4
  • FDOT’s Clear Vision for Congestion Management

FDOT I-4 Ultimate April 2014 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • FDOT Selects the Best Value Proposal for the I-4 Ultimate Project in Orange and Seminole Counties
  • People Building a Better I-4: I-4 Ultimate Construction Program Manager Loreen Bobo
  • The Next Steps
  • I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Update

FDOT I-4 Ultimate March 2014 e-Newsletter
In this issue:

  • I-4 Ultimate Will Transform Central Florida
  • People Building a Better I-4: FDOT Public Information Manager Steve Olson
  • Road Building 101
  • I-4 Beyond the Ultimate Will Extend Express Lanes Nearly 40 Miles