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I-4 Beyond the Ultimate (BTU) P2 Champion’s Gate to World Drive

The $582 million modified phased design-build (MPDB) Moving I-4 Forward Project 2 is a key portion of the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Moving I‑4 Forward program, a strategic effort aimed at improving safety and travel reliability along one of Central Florida’s most important transportation corridors.

Moving I‑4 Forward is accelerating major transportation improvements 10 to 20 years ahead of earlier schedules, helping the region prepare for long‑term population and economic growth. The program is currently part of the largest infrastructure initiative underway in Florida.

1.4
miles of new sidewalks and bicycle lanes
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express lanes constructed, reducing stop-and-go conditions and associated tailpipe emissions
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major interchange reconfiguration, improving traveler safety

Overview

The project will reconstruct and widen a 3.1-mile stretch of Interstate 4 from east of County Road 532 to west of World Drive in Osceola County and reconfigure the State Road 429 interchange and provide new ramps to and from SR 538 Poinciana Parkway, all of which play a central role in regional transportation.

As part of this work, Lane will build 2 new express lanes in each direction along I-4, and new direct connectors between I‑4 and SR 429 / SR 538 to create smoother, safer movements for both general‑use and express‑lane traffic. The final configuration will expand the roadway to four general‑use lanes and two express lanes in each direction, a change expected to ease congestion during peak travel times.

In addition to interstate improvements, the project includes widening Old Lake Wilson Road from two to four lanes, adding sidewalks and bicycle lanes on both sides to promote connectivity and safety.

Technical Highlights

  • Reconstruct and widen a 1-mile stretch of Interstate 4 from east of County Road 532 to west of World Drive in Osceola County
  • Reconfigure the State Road 429 interchange
  • 3 new ramps to and from SR 538 Poinciana Parkway
  • 2 new express lanes in each direction
  • 3 new direct connectors between I‑4 and SR 429 / SR 538
  • Expand road to 4 general‑use lanes and 2 express lanes in each direction
  • Widen Old Lake Wilson Road from 2 to 4 lanes
  • New sidewalks and bicycle lanes

BENEFITS/POSITIVE ASPECTS TO COMMUNITY

  • Improve travel times by reducing congestion
  • Increase safety and connectivity
  • Enhance quality of life for the community
  • Strengthen infrastructure for future growth