FDOT’s Moving I-4 Forward program is enhancing Central Florida’s vital corridor through innovative Modified Phased Design-Build projects that expedite construction, improve safety, and build on prior I-4 improvements, delivering faster, safer travel for motorists and visitors. The project has five project phases and an initial Accelerated Start phase. The program is currently the largest construction program in the State. H&H is providing services for the Accelerated Start Phases A & B and for Project 5. H&H is also teamed on Project 1, which is currently in the AIC phase.
The Accelerated Start Phase (Projects A & B) included construction of two new congestion relief lanes along Interstate 4 (I-4) from east of U.S. 27 to World Drive. The lanes were completed in April, eight months ahead of schedule, and were lauded by Governor DeSantis. H&H served as Engineer of Record for temporary traffic control (TTC) design, Segment A drainage, and the Accelerated Congested Relief Roadway Plans. H&H worked with the design and MI-4 teams to adhere to an aggressive schedule, providing Construction plans within a month of notice-to-proceed, allowing the contractor to begin paving within days of submittal. Having these additional lanes has increased vehicle capacity, improving traffic flow and allowing drivers to reach their destinations more safely and efficiently. Congestion relief means more reliable trips, which reduces driver delays of 45 minutes.
Project 1 emphasizes roadway safety and mobility as part of the regional emergency evacuation network. Interchange upgrades will improve infrastructure for safer driving conditions, add tolled express lanes, and replace the existing toll plaza on S.R. 417 with All Electronic Tolling to increase traffic flow. H&H is supporting this effort with temporary traffic control and tolling design.
Project 5 is also known as the Poinciana Connector, a new roadway linking directly to I-4. The final configuration includes three lanes in each direction, expandable to four, and ties to Project 2. For this project, H&H is providing temporary traffic control, toll design, and structural engineering.
