Beginning Tuesday, October 20: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting controlled burns along westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) near mile marker 125 between State Road 44 (Exit 118) and Interstate 95 (Exit 129) interchanges. The controlled burns began today, Tuesday, Oct. 20, and are scheduled to occur periodically over approximately two weeks.
Controlled burns are carefully planned and executed under specific weather conditions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Motorists and residents in the surrounding areas may notice smoke and ash as a result of the burns. FDOT advises motorists to exercise caution while driving and to reduce speed and use headlights if visibility is compromised by smoke.
This work is part of the I-4 Truck Parking project that will construct a new westbound truck parking facility in Volusia County to help address the shortage of truck parking along the I-4 corridor.
The work schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
FDOT advises motorists to use caution, stay alert and follow all posted signs.