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444315-1 I-4 at Sand Lake Road Interchange from east of S.R. 528 to west of S.R. 435
Website for Entire Project: https://i4beyond.com/
Project Details
About
The Sand Lake Road (State Road (S.R.) 482) and Interstate 4 (I-4) interchange provides a vital gateway to some of Central Florida’s biggest attractions. The interchange is being reconstructed as a diverging diamond (DDI). Unlike a conventional interchange, the lanes in a DDI cross over to the left side of the roadway at a traffic signal. This limits the number of traffic signal phases and allows drivers to make left turns without crossing oncoming traffic. The lanes then cross back to the right side of the road at another traffic signal.
The project is also reconfiguring and lengthening ramps at the interchange and improving capacity on Sand Lake Road and Turkey Lake Road.
A new loop ramp system opened in May 2026, eliminating left turns from westbound Sand Lake Road to southbound Turkey Lake Road. The loop ramp system provides a direct connection to Turkey Lake Road from westbound Sand Lake Road and westbound I-4.
In addition, the project includes reconstructing the I-4 general use lanes from west of Sand Lake Road to the end of the I-4 Ultimate project. Two westbound, barrier-separated, express lanes are being built from west of Sand Lake Road to connect to the existing express lanes near Kirkman Road. These will transition to a single, buffer-separated express lane in the westbound direction from west of Sand Lake Road and tie in just west of Central Florida Parkway. This express lane will be constructed in three separate projects, with the finished lane extending from west of Sand Lake Road to west of S.R. 536.
Construction began in Spring 2023 and is anticipated to reach completion in 2027. This project is being constructed in conjunction with FPID No. 444315-3, the combined construction cost is $219,342,910.12
For the most up-to-date information and status on this project, please visit I4Beyond.com/SandLake.
Contact Information
Lane Closures
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will implement an overnight closure of the first entrance point of eastbound I-4 Express near Sand Lake Road (State Road (S.R.) 482) on Tuesday, July 7. The closure will start as early as 1 a.m. and end by 5:30 a.m. the same day.
This closure is necessary to extend I-4 Express as part of the ongoing Interstate 4 (I-4) and Sand Lake Road interchange improvement project.
NOTE: If this work is not completed on Tuesday, this closure will be implemented on Wednesday, July 8, during the same hours.
See detour information below.
Detour Information
Motorists traveling on eastbound I-4 who wish to access I-4 Express will enter at the express lane entrance just west of Exit 79 to John Young Parkway (S.R. 423).
FDOT advises motorists to follow all posted detour signs. Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will implement intermittent overnight closures of the northbound Turkey Lake Road through lanes at the Sand Lake Road (State Road (S.R.) 482) and Turkey Lake Road intersection starting as early as Tuesday, July 7, through Thursday, July 9. The closures are scheduled to begin as early as 11 p.m. each night and are expected to end by 6 a.m. the following morning, with the final closure ending the morning of Friday, July 10.
The right turn to eastbound Sand Lake Road will remain open during these closures. Detours will be in place and signage will guide drivers around the work zone. Motorists should follow all posted signs, plan for extra travel time, and consider alternative routes.
These closures are necessary for force main installation at the Sand Lake Road and Turkey Lake Road intersection as part of the Interstate 4 (I-4) and Sand Lake Road interchange improvement project.
Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. To stay up to date on the schedule for this work, sign up for advanced construction alerts at I4Beyond.com/Alerts.
See detour information below.
Detour: Northbound Turkey Lake Road at the Sand Lake Road Intersection
From northbound Turkey Lake Road, turn left onto westbound Sand Lake Road. From there, turn right onto northbound Dr. Phillips Boulevard, then right again onto eastbound Wallace Road and proceed to Turkey Lake Road.
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will intermittently close left-turn lanes at the intersection of Sand Lake Road (State Road (S.R.) 482) and Turkey Lake Road beginning as early as Sunday, June 28. The closures are scheduled to begin at 11 p.m. each night and are expected to end by 6 a.m. the following morning.
Closures will occur intermittently and will vary by night based on construction activities. Multiple left-turn movements may be restricted at the same time.
The closures are scheduled for the following nights:
- Sunday, June 28, through Wednesday, July 1
- Monday, July 6, through Thursday, July 9
- Sunday, July 12, and Monday, July 13
The final closure is expected to end the morning of Tuesday, July 14.
During the closures, detours will be in place and signage will guide drivers around the work zone. Motorists should follow all posted signs, plan for extra travel time, and consider alternative routes.
These closures are necessary for force main installation at the Sand Lake Road and Turkey Lake Road intersection as part of the Interstate 4 (I-4) and Sand Lake Road interchange improvement project.
Construction schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
To stay up to date on the schedule for this work, sign up for advanced construction alerts at I4Beyond.com/Alerts. For more information about the improvements on I-4 at Sand Lake Road, visit the project website at I4Beyond.com/SandLake.
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