MCO Crash and Major I-4 Expansion Impact Friday Morning Commute

Morning Alert: Traffic Incident at Orlando International Airport

Commuters heading to Orlando International Airport (MCO) this morning should prepare for significant delays. Following a traffic crash involving a pedestrian early this Friday, March 6, 2026, airport officials and the Orlando Police Department have restricted access near Garage B. As of 5:00 AM, the garage remained closed to incoming traffic while investigations continue. Travelers are advised to use Garage A or C and allow at least an extra 30 minutes for parking and shuttles.

Major Arteries: I-4 and SR 408 Construction

The "Moving I-4 Forward" initiative is now in full swing, impacting major segments of the interstate. Drivers in the southwest corridor should expect heavy congestion near the Osceola and Polk County lines. Construction crews are currently focused on ramp improvements and the addition of special use lanes between Champions Gate and the Osceola Parkway. Heavy equipment is active near the intersections of I-4 with SR 417 and SR 429, which may lead to intermittent lane narrowing throughout the day.

In Downtown Orlando, the Central Florida Expressway Authority continues work on State Road 408. A fifth eastbound lane is being added between Church Street and I-4. Commuters should stay alert for adjusted lane shifts and reduced speed limits in this 1.5-mile stretch, especially during the afternoon rush hour as traffic bottlenecks near the I-4 interchange.

Downtown and Neighborhood Road Closures

Several local road projects are active today, necessitating detours for those navigating city side streets:

• Colonialtown: The intersection of North Fern Creek Avenue and Oregon Street is fully closed for drainage improvements. This closure is expected to remain in place through March 11.
• Creative Village: Southbound Putnam Avenue remains closed between Amelia Street and Federal Street.
• Summerlin Avenue: Construction continues between Livingston Street and Ridgewood Street, with a full closure expected to last through the end of the month.
• Camping World Stadium: Church Street is closed from Tampa Avenue to Rio Grande Avenue as part of the ongoing stadium reimagining project.

Public Transit Update

For those looking to avoid road delays, SunRail is operating on its recently expanded schedule, which now includes late-night service. With 42 daily trains, the final northbound train is scheduled to depart Poinciana at 9:45 PM, providing a reliable alternative for evening commuters and those attending the ongoing spring festivals at the major theme parks.