City Notice Roundup: MetroPlan Board Session and Infrastructure Project Updates

Official Notice: MetroPlan Orlando Board Meeting

The MetroPlan Orlando Board is scheduled to convene for its regular session today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at the MetroPlan Orlando offices located at 250 South Orange Avenue, Suite 200, Orlando, FL 32801. This meeting serves as a critical forum for regional transportation planning and infrastructure coordination across Central Florida.

Key items on the official agenda for the March 11 session include:

• Agency Reports: A formal report from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) regarding regional construction milestones.
• Grant Support: The board will consider a formal Letter of Support for the City of Orlando’s “Sunlights Orlando” Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) 2026 Grant Application.
• Safety Improvements: Discussion and potential action regarding the East Orange County Safety and Connectivity Improvements project for East Colonial Drive.
• Financial Oversight: Review and approval of the January 2026 Financial Report and current budget amendments.

The public is invited to attend in person or participate virtually via the Zoom platform. Members of the community wishing to provide comments on action items must submit an electronic speaker card or appear in person at the start of the meeting.

Traffic Advisory: Colonialtown Drainage Project and Road Closures

The City of Orlando Public Works Department has issued several traffic advisories effective today, March 11, 2026, primarily concerning the Colonialtown Phase II Drainage Project. Residents and commuters are advised of the following status updates:

• Oregon Street Closure: A new closure begins today at 6:00 a.m. on Oregon Street between Fern Creek Avenue and Shine Avenue, including the intersection of Shine and Spokane Avenue. This closure is required for underground utility installations.
• Fern Creek Avenue Reopening: The intersection of North Fern Creek Avenue and Oregon Street is scheduled to reopen today at 3:00 p.m. following the completion of drainage work. Additionally, the segment between Lake Highland Avenue and Canton Street will also see restrictions lifted by 3:00 p.m.
• Ongoing Construction: Garden Plaza remains closed between Weber Street and Illinois Street as part of the Colonialtown North improvement initiative, with work expected to continue through April.
• Creative Village Access: Southbound Putnam Avenue remains closed between Amelia Street and Federal Street for the Beacon at Creative Village project.

Public Service: Official Legal and Property Notices

The Orange County Clerk of the Circuit Court is conducting an online foreclosure sale today, March 11, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m. The proceedings involve property located at 418 Covered Bridge Dr, Ocoee, under case number 2025-CA-012076. Bidding is conducted electronically via the official court portal.

Furthermore, several public service announcements regarding the auction of personal property to satisfy rental liens have been published for today. These include notifications for storage facilities on Lake Underhill Road and Eastmar Commons Boulevard. Residents are reminded that these public sales are conducted under Florida Statutes 83.801 – 83.809.

Health and Community Wellness

While no new emergency health advisories or lake alerts have been issued for the City of Orlando this morning, the Florida Department of Health reminds all healthcare providers that updated Notice of Privacy Practices compliance measures should now be fully implemented. Residents are encouraged to monitor official city channels for any changes to water quality status following recent drainage maintenance.