Heavy Construction on I-4 and Major LYNX Service Changes Impacting Tuesday Commute

Morning Commute: Heavy Construction and Local Detours

As of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, commuters in the Greater Orlando area should prepare for significant delays on major arteries due to ongoing multi-year expansion projects. The primary focus for morning travelers remains the Interstate 4 (I-4) corridor and the SR 417 beltway, where lane shifts and heavy machinery are active during the peak commute hours.

Major Highway Disruptions: I-4 and SR 417

Drivers navigating the tourism corridor near Sand Lake Road must exercise caution when entering the Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). While the new traffic pattern is now in place, construction crews remain active in the median and on new bridge structures. This work is a key component of the I-4 Beyond the Ultimate initiative, and localized lane closures are frequently required for bridge deck pours. Travelers heading toward Universal Orlando or SeaWorld are advised to utilize I-4 Express lanes where possible to bypass bottlenecks occurring between Kirkman Road and Central Florida Parkway.

• SR 417 Widening: In Seminole County, the expansion of SR 417 from four to eight lanes continues between Aloma Avenue and the Lake Jesup bridge. Commuters in the Winter Springs area should expect narrow lanes and reduced speed limits near the bridge over Winter Springs Boulevard.
• SR 516 (Lake/Orange Expressway): Early construction activity is present near the Lake/Orange county line as the new corridor project advances, impacting traffic flow patterns between US 27 and SR 429.

Local Road Closures and Windermere Detours

Within the City of Orlando, several residential and downtown streets are currently impassable due to utility and infrastructure improvements. In Wadeview Park, Muriel Street remains closed between South Orange Avenue and Delaney Avenue. Similarly, Fern Creek Avenue at Oregon Street in Colonialtown is restricted through the end of February. In downtown Windermere, storm drainage installation on 8th Avenue has closed the stretch between East Boulevard and Bessie Street, with daytime closures also reported on 7th Avenue between Main Street and Butler Street.

Public Transit and Rail Alert

Commuters who rely on public transportation are reminded of the major LYNX service overhaul that took effect in mid-January. Several fixed routes in Seminole County, including Links 34, 45, and 434, have been discontinued. Riders in these areas should now utilize the Scout on-demand ride-sharing service. In the downtown core, the LYMMO Lime line is now operating on a loop alignment via Gore Street and Orange Avenue with a adjusted frequency of 30 minutes.

For those using rail travel, Brightline has maintained its adjusted schedule of 10 round-trip trains daily between Orlando and Miami, with departures occurring approximately every two hours. Travelers are encouraged to check the mobile app for real-time boarding status as morning trains to South Florida are seeing high volume.