ORLANDO, Fla. – Motorists are advised that the intersection of Curry Ford Road (State Road (S.R.) 552) and Bahia Avenue and Dixie Belle Drive in Orlando will be partially closed overnight from 8 p.m. Thursday, December 4, to 7 a.m. Friday, December 5, for repairs to the traffic signal.

During the closure, the City of Orlando and the Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC), in coordination with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), will de-energize power lines and remove damaged traffic signal mast arms and install temporary traffic signals. The temporary signals will be in place until permanent traffic signal replacements are installed.

Traffic will be impacted, and detours will be in place as follows during the overnight closure:

Westbound Curry Ford Road: Through traffic may continue westbound. Drivers will be permitted to turn right onto northbound Bahia Avenue. Left turns onto Dixie Belle Drive will not be permitted, and traffic will be detoured west of the intersection.

Eastbound Curry Ford Road: Through traffic may continue eastbound.

Northbound Dixie Belle Drive: Northbound Dixie Belle Drive will be open for left turns onto westbound Curry Ford Road. Northbound Dixie Belle Drive will be closed for right turns onto eastbound Curry Ford Road. Eastbound motorists will be directed to take southbound Dixie Belle Drive, then turn left onto East Grant Street. From there, drivers will turn left onto South Semoran Boulevard to return to Curry Ford Road.

Southbound Bahia Avenue: Drivers heading south on Bahia Avenue approaching the intersection will be required to turn right onto westbound Curry Ford Road.

This schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Travelers should expect delays. Seek alternate routes or use Florida 511 to plan ahead, if possible. Follow all posted signage, slow down, and use extra caution while traveling through the work zone. We all play a role in making sure everyone gets home safe.