The westbound I-4 exit ramp to Sand Lake Road closed overnight Wednesday, Nov. 11, as part of the Moving I-4 Forward project in Orlando. The Florida Department of Transportation said the closure, scheduled from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., was necessary for pavement striping and ongoing roadway improvements.

Key Details of Wednesday Night Closures

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced that the westbound I-4 exit ramp to Sand Lake Road will close overnight on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and again on Thursday, Nov. 12. The closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and are part of the Moving I-4 Forward project aimed at ongoing roadway improvements. FDOT specified that the ramp closure is necessary for pavement striping and related construction activities.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced that the westbound I-4 exit ramp to Sand Lake Road will close overnight on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and again on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. as part of the Moving I-4 Forward project.

In addition to the Sand Lake Road ramp closure, FDOT’s official Moving I-4 Forward construction updates page lists several other closures for the same night. All lanes of U.S. 192 eastbound and westbound over I-4 will be closed from midnight to 3 a.m. Furthermore, the ramp from I-4 eastbound to World Drive northbound will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for ramp construction work. These closures are coordinated under the same project and are intended to facilitate various infrastructure improvements.

Background on Moving I-4 Forward Project

The Moving I-4 Forward initiative is a comprehensive effort led by FDOT to enhance the Interstate 4 corridor through Orlando. The project involves multiple phases of construction, including road resurfacing, lane expansions, and interchange upgrades. According to FDOT’s project updates, the work includes scheduled overnight closures to minimize daytime traffic disruptions while allowing crews to perform critical tasks such as pavement striping and structural improvements.

FDOT maintains a dedicated lane-closure page and a construction updates page for Moving I-4 Forward, which provide real-time information on closures and detours. The latest updates, current as of Nov. 11, 2026, detail the specific timing and locations of closures, including the Sand Lake Road ramp and U.S. 192 overpasses. These resources serve as the primary public communication channels for the project’s progress and traffic management plans.

Detours and Traffic Management

FDOT has provided detour guidance to assist motorists affected by the overnight closures. For the Sand Lake Road ramp closure, drivers are advised to use alternative exits and local roads to access their destinations. Similarly, motorists impacted by the I-4 eastbound to World Drive northbound ramp closure are directed to use adjacent ramps and surface streets, as detailed on the Moving I-4 Forward project page.

The U.S. 192 closures over I-4 will require drivers to seek alternate routes during the midnight to 3 a.m. window. FDOT emphasizes that these detours are temporary and necessary to ensure the safety of both construction workers and the traveling public. Motorists are encouraged to monitor FDOT’s lane-closure page and the Moving I-4 Forward updates for the latest information on closures and traffic conditions.