Official City Roundup: Winter Warming Centers Open and Critical Traffic Advisories for Jan. 27

Public Health and Safety: Cold Weather Alert

In response to forecasted temperatures dropping below 40°F, Orange County and the City of Orlando have activated emergency cold weather protocols. Official warming centers are open today, Tuesday, January 27, to provide overnight shelter for residents in need. The following locations will be accessible starting at 5:00 p.m. and will remain open until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow morning:

• Barnett Park Recreation Center: 4801 West Colonial Drive
• Goldenrod Recreation Center: 4863 North Goldenrod Road

Public safety officials advise residents to bring essential personal items and reminded that these facilities are designed to provide temporary, short-term relief from the cold. Coordination is currently underway with the Homeless Services Network to ensure all vulnerable individuals have access to these services.

City Council and Planning Notices

Several official committees and boards are convening today to discuss municipal development and infrastructure improvements. Residents are encouraged to participate in these public meetings to stay informed about local governance.

• Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA): A hybrid meeting is scheduled for today to review variance requests and special exceptions for residential and commercial properties.
• MetroPlan Orlando - Quality Assurance Task Force: Meeting at 10:00 a.m. at 250 South Orange Avenue, Suite 200. The agenda includes the election of the 2026 QATF Chairperson and an annual review of the Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board bylaws.
• Procurement Committees: Public meetings for RQS26-0005 and RFP26-0046 are being held to review vendor rankings and contract authorizations for city services.

Traffic and Infrastructure Alerts

Motorists should expect significant delays due to ongoing signalization work and utility improvements across the city. The following road closures and lane restrictions are active today:

• Conway Road (S.R. 15): Southbound lane closures are in effect from Devonshire Lane to Lake Underhill Road until 2:00 a.m. for signalization updates.
• Summerlin Avenue: Continued closures between South Street and Church Street as part of the Summerlin Improvement Project. Additional restrictions are active between Livingston Street and Ridgewood Street.
• U.S. 441 (Orange Blossom Trail): Continuous northbound lane closures remain in place from Beggs Road to north of the S.R. 414 ramps for water main installations and excavation.
• Lake Baldwin Lane: Closed between Jake Street and Nolan Court for a scheduled re-roofing project through the end of the month.

The City of Orlando reminds drivers to follow all posted detours and exercise caution near construction zones. For more information regarding long-term Consolidated Plan funding and upcoming public hearings on February 16, residents may visit the Housing and Community Development Department website.