Public Notice: Orlando Roadwork Updates and Official Advisory Roundup

City Meeting Schedule for March 4

Several official boards and committees are convening today at City Hall and via hybrid platforms to address utility planning, downtown growth, and historic preservation. Residents are encouraged to stay informed on these public sessions as they impact local governance and infrastructure.

• City Commission Meeting: The Orlando City Commission is holding a scheduled meeting today to discuss general municipal business, legislative items, and community development projects.
• OUC Defined Contribution Pension & Deferred Compensation Plan Meeting: An in-person meeting held at the Orlando Utilities Commission to discuss pension plan management and deferred compensation structures for utility employees.
• International Drive Business Improvement District Advisory Board: This board meets today to review updates regarding the I-Drive corridor, focusing on infrastructure and business development within the district.
• Downtown Development Board - Special Events Grant Committee: Members are gathering to evaluate grant applications for upcoming community events and cultural initiatives designed to drive engagement in the downtown core.
• Historic Preservation Board: A hybrid meeting is scheduled to discuss the protection of Orlando’s architectural heritage and review pending applications for historic site modifications and certificates of appropriateness.

Traffic and Roadway Advisories

Commuters should prepare for several active construction projects and lane closures affecting major thoroughfares and residential streets throughout the city today.

• S.R. 408 to I-4 Interchange: Overnight concrete work concludes this morning on the eastbound State Road 408 exit ramp to eastbound Interstate 4 (Exit 10B). While the ramp is scheduled to reopen after 6 a.m., residual congestion may occur in the immediate area during the morning rush.
• S.R. 436 (Semoran Boulevard): Expect alternating single- and double-lane closures in both directions between South Orange Blossom Trail and the Seminole County line. This work is part of a milling and resurfacing project occurring nightly from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the end of the week.
• Pine Hills Area Improvements: Southbound single-lane closures remain in effect on North Pine Hills Road and Clarcona Ocoee Road for ongoing sidewalk installations and drill shaft work. These improvements are part of a broader effort to enhance pedestrian safety in the district.
• Colonialtown North Intersection: The intersection of North Fern Creek Avenue and Oregon Street remains fully closed for sewer rehabilitation and utility construction. This closure is part of a long-term sanitary project and is slated to continue through mid-March.

Public Health and Community Notices

Today marks a significant date for health awareness and consumer safety within the Orlando community.

• Brain Injury Awareness Day: March 4 is recognized locally as "March 4 TBI," a day dedicated to supporting survivors of traumatic brain injuries and their families. The City of Orlando highlights resources for injury prevention and community reintegration throughout the month of March.
• Consumer Safety Alert: A recent health advisory has been issued regarding the recall of SARO Braided Crib Bumpers. These products, which were available at local retailers including MacroBaby of Orlando, have been identified as a significant suffocation hazard. Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using these items immediately.
• Telehealth Marketing Warning: Federal health officials have issued a notice warning consumers against the illegal marketing of compounded GLP-1 medications by various telehealth companies. Local residents are advised to consult only with licensed healthcare providers for prescription weight-loss treatments to ensure safety and efficacy.