Friday November 6, 2026. Motorists are advised to follow all posted detour routes and proceed through the area with caution.

  • The S.R. 659 (North Combee Road) detour began on Monday, August 10, 2026. The area will be detoured for approximately 60 days; motorists should follow posted detour routes utilizing connections to S.R. 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) and surrounding roadways. This closure is in place to expedite the completion of the project earlier than currently anticipated.
  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-4 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-4 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures, flagging operations, and periodic overnight detours on S.R. 33 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the construction. Detours at the I-4/S.R. 33 interchange may occur Monday through Friday from 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. for bridge construction activities. Northbound traffic will be detoured via I-4 eastbound and S.R. 559, while southbound traffic will be detoured via Tomkow Road.
  • Motorists should expect periodic nighttime closures of the I-4 eastbound and westbound off-ramps at Exit 38 (S.R. 33/Commonwealth Avenue) on an as-needed basis, Sunday through Thursday nights from 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., through the duration of the construction. When closures are in place, motorists will be directed to continue to Exit 33 and follow posted detour signage to access S.R. 33.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-4 and S.R. 33 through the duration of the construction.
  • Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting I-4 through the duration of the construction.

Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway. Estimated completion is summer 2029.

I-4 at CSX Railroad Bridge Approximately 1200 Feet West of Kathleen Road (Exit 31) in Lakeland: Construction project: This project includes replacing the existing 250-foot bridge with two new 400-foot bridges to provide for CSX double tracking and will accommodate future expansion of I-4. This week crews will be working at the Kathleen Road ramps. Expect westbound I-4 on-ramp closure at Kathleen Road (Exit 31) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. nightly, Monday