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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 nightly ramp closures at the Interstate 4 (I-4) and Sand Lake Road (State Road (S.R.) 482) interchange as follows:
- Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10: The eastbound I-4 exit ramp to Sand Lake Road and the eastbound I-4 entrance ramp from Sand Lake Road will close overnight for barrier wall relocation.
- NOTE: If this work is not completed as scheduled, the same closures and detours will occur during the same hours on the nights of Wednesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 12.
- Wednesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 12: The westbound I-4 exit ramp to Sand Lake Road will close overnight for pavement striping work.
These closures will begin as early as 10 p.m. each night and are expected to end by 6 a.m. the following morning. These closures are part of the ongoing improvement project at the I-4 and Sand Lake Road interchange.
See detour information below.
Detour for Eastbound I-4 Exit Ramp to Sand Lake Road (Exit 74A) - Detour Map
Motorists traveling on eastbound I-4 who wish to access Sand Lake Road (Exit 74A) will continue east and take Exit 75A to Universal Boulevard, then turn right onto southbound Universal Boulevard and proceed to Sand Lake Road.
Detour for Eastbound I-4 Entrance Ramp from Sand Lake Road - Detour Map
Motorists west of I-4 on Sand Lake Road who wish to access eastbound I-4 will head north on Turkey Lake Road, turn right onto eastbound Hollywood Way, then turn right onto southbound Universal Boulevard and proceed to the eastbound I-4 entrance ramp on the left.
Motorists east of I-4 on Sand Lake Road who wish to access eastbound I-4 will head north on International Drive, turn left onto northbound Universal Boulevard and proceed to the eastbound I-4 entrance ramp on the right.
Detour for Westbound I-4 Exit Ramp to Sand Lake Road (Exit 74A) - Detour Map
Motorists traveling westbound on I-4 who wish to access Sand Lake Road should take Exit 74B onto northbound Adventure Way. From there, motorists can either:
- Turn left onto westbound Hollywood Way, then turn left again onto southbound Turkey Lake Road and proceed to Sand Lake Road west of I-4.
- Turn right onto eastbound Hollywood Way, then turn right again onto southbound Universal Boulevard and proceed to Sand Lake Road east of I-4.
FDOT advises motorists to follow all posted detour signs. 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 advance construction alerts at I4Beyond.com/Alerts. For more information about the improvements at the I-4 and Sand Lake Road interchange, visit the project website at I4Beyond.com/SandLake.
- Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10: The eastbound I-4 exit ramp to Sand Lake Road and the eastbound I-4 entrance ramp from Sand Lake Road will close overnight for barrier wall relocation.
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Please visit, fdot.tips/alertsmap for the latest information on lane closures and announcements.
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