City Service Update: Weekend Road Closures and Public Health Advisories

Official Public Notices for Saturday, February 28, 2026

The City of Orlando has issued several official updates regarding infrastructure projects, public health initiatives, and traffic patterns affecting residents this weekend. As of Saturday, February 28, 2026, the following notices are active for the Orlando metropolitan area.

Traffic and Road Closure Updates

Several long-term construction projects are reaching significant milestones today. Motorists should be aware of the following changes to local traffic patterns:

• Muriel Street (Wadeview Park): The construction closure on Muriel Street between South Orange Avenue and Delaney Avenue is scheduled to conclude today. Residents should expect the roadway to be fully reopened to through traffic by this evening.
• Fern Creek Avenue and Oregon Street (Colonialtown): The intersection closure at North Fern Creek Avenue and Oregon Street, part of the Colonial Town Phase 2 project, is slated for completion. Barriers are expected to be removed by 2:00 p.m. today.
• Fox Street (Colonial Town Center): Sanitary pipe replacement work between McCullough Avenue and Bennett Road is finishing. The road is expected to reopen to local traffic following final inspections at 1:00 p.m.
• Lift Station 2 Project: The forcemain project in Colonialtown North concludes its current phase today. While major closures at the Lift Station 2 site are ending, minor shoulder closures may persist in the immediate vicinity as crews demobilize.

Public Health and Community Services

The Florida Department of Health and local health partners have released the following service announcements for the month of February:

• Healthy Florida First Initiative: State health officials continue to highlight the 'Healthy Florida First' program, which recently released statewide testing results concerning staple food safety. Residents are encouraged to review nutritional guidelines provided at local clinics to support the Surgeon General's 'Florida 50' wellness goals.
• Urgent Care Access: In partnership with Orlando Health, a new CareSpot Urgent Care center has officially opened in the East Kissimmee area this month, expanding emergency medical response and fire prevention resources for the surrounding community.

Grant Funding and Public Comment

The City of Orlando Housing and Community Development Department is currently soliciting public feedback for the 2026-2030 Consolidated Plan. Non-profit organizations serving low- and moderate-income populations are notified that the application process for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding is now active. Proposals must align with the city’s goals for affordable housing and homelessness prevention. Detailed application instructions are available through the city’s official digital procurement portal.

Major Event Advisory

The City reminds residents that early morning traffic in the southwest corridor may be impacted by the Disney Princess 10K event held today. While most race-related closures are cleared by 9:00 a.m., heavy congestion is expected near the EPCOT and World Drive area throughout the morning hours.