Major SR 408 Ramp Closures and Heavy Holiday Congestion This Presidents' Day

Presidents' Day Traffic Outlook

Today, Monday, February 16, 2026, commuters in the Orlando area should prepare for a split traffic experience. As a federal holiday, traditional morning and evening rush hours in the downtown core are expected to be lighter than usual due to school and government office closures. However, this relief will be offset by heavy congestion near the tourism district. With Presidents' Day and the tail-end of Valentine's Day travel coinciding, major arteries like Interstate 4 (I-4) and State Road 535 are anticipated to see significant delays as visitors flock to local theme parks and shopping centers.

Major Ramp Closure: SR 408 to I-4

The most critical update for tonight's commute involves the Florida Department of Transportation’s safety improvement project. Starting at 8:00 PM tonight, the eastbound State Road 408 off-ramp to eastbound I-4 (Exit 10B) will be closed for road widening and barrier wall construction. The closure will remain in effect until 6:00 AM Tuesday morning. Motorists are advised to use the following detour:

• Travelers on eastbound SR 408 should take Exit 10A to westbound I-4.
• Continue west to Exit 81 (Michigan Street).
• Turn left onto West Michigan Street and follow signage to re-enter eastbound I-4.

Local Roadworks and Reopenings

Several local projects continue to impact surface street travel in Orlando today:

• Bumby Avenue: The closure between Jamie Circle and Weber Street for safety improvements is scheduled to end today at 12:00 PM. Expect the road to be fully reopened by the afternoon commute.
• Downtown Utility Work: Chatham Avenue remains closed between Livingston Street and Alexander Place. Additionally, Muriel Street remains closed between South Orange Avenue and Delaney Avenue for ongoing sanitary sewer work.
• College Park/Ivanhoe Area: Construction on the Lift Station 2 Force Main project continues to affect Highland Avenue and Lake Highland Drive. Drivers should seek alternative routes toward North Orange Avenue.

Public Transport and Airport Alerts

For those looking to avoid the roads, public transit is a viable option today. Both SunRail and LYNX have confirmed they will operate on a regular weekday schedule for the Presidents' Day holiday. This is particularly helpful for residents heading to the downtown area or connecting to the Orlando International Airport (MCO). Speaking of MCO, travelers should allow at least three hours for check-in and security. High passenger loads from holiday weekend departures and ongoing airline operational challenges are causing significant processing delays today.