KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) advises motorists of several single lane closures in Kissimmee beginning Monday, March 25, so that SunRail railroad crossing improvements can be made.

Monday, March 25: Single lane closures on westbound East Oak Street from near Lawrence Silas Boulevard to Bay Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday, March 26: Single lane closures on eastbound East Oak Street from Main Street to Lawrence Silas Boulevard from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

March 27 to April 4 – weekdays only: Single lane closures, as needed, in both directions on East Vine Street (U.S. 192) between Michigan Avenue and Main Street, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays only.

For all single lane closures, drivers should expect delays in the work zone and be alert to directional cones and signage. Pedestrians should follow sidewalk detour signs directing foot traffic.

Work-zone safety is everyone’s job! Most incidents in work zones are preventable if you follow the tips below:

• Be Alert: dedicate your full attention to the road and your surroundings in the work zone. 
• Adjust Your Speed: Speeding accounts for nearly 37% of all traffic fatalities. 
• Don’t Tailgate: Rear-end collisions are the most common type of work zone crashes. 
• Expect the Unexpected: Be aware of workers and their equipment. 
• Minimize Distractions: Avoid changing the radio, eating, or touching phones and other electronics.