FDOT Central Florida

09/21/2026

Today, FDOT is kicking off Rail Safety Week with the reminder that there’s zero room for error at railroad crossings!

With rail being a major component of Florida’s transportation system, FDOT is addressing and enhancing rail safety from all angles by implementing the most robust safety standards in the country, but engineering improvements are only part of the solution.

Safety is a shared responsibility, and this week reinforces that safe infrastructure and informed decisions work together to help prevent tragedies and support FDOT’s Target Zero vision.

Read more here: bit.ly/4hhjfBT

09/21/2026

Every parent knows that kids grow fast….

And just like bikes, helmets, and interests – kids can outgrow car seats! 🚲🪖🚙

September 20-26 is Child Passenger Safety Week. Check your car or booster seat manufacturer’s guide or a local certified technician to make sure it is properly sized, installed, and in working condition. More info here: NHTSA.gov/TheRightSeat.

09/18/2026

Traffic Advisory: FDOT will conduct overnight closures of I-95 in Volusia County between Exit 249 for S.R. 44 and Exit 256 for Taylor Road/Dunlawton Avenue beginning Wednesday, September 23. The closures will occur nightly from 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. for the placement of beams as part of the I-95 at Pioneer Trail Interchange project.

• NB I-95 segment will be closed nightly on Wednesday, September 23; Thursday, September 24; and Sunday, September 27.
• SB I-95 segment will be closed nightly from Monday, September 28, through Wednesday, September 30.

For full closure details and more information about the I-95 at Pioneer Trail Interchange project, visit www.cflroads.com/project/436292-1.

09/18/2026

FDOT has started driving bridge foundation piles for the new Northwest 49th Street interchange in Ocala, a key feature of the Moving I-75 Forward project in Marion and Sumter counties!

The interchange will create a vital connection to the interstate, giving distribution centers, employers, and residents direct access to I-75 and providing access to a new Buc-ee's travel center.

The project will feature a new Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) with two lanes in each direction, as well as shared-use paths, bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and pedestrian crossings.

09/17/2026

September is Workforce Development Month, and whether you want to go to college or straight to work, FDOT has a career for you.

We offer paid internships that provide an opportunity to contribute to the transportation industry in fields such as engineering, project management, finance, legal, right of way, facilities management, program management, and human resources!

If you're passionate about making a difference, visit our internships page to learn more and apply: www.fdot.gov/development/fdot-internship.

09/16/2026

Time to pawse for a 30-second scroll break and just enjoy the meowment. 🐆🐾

This message is courtesy of FDOT wildlife crossings, which allow animals like these stunning bobcats to safely cross under state roads and interstates, not only keeping wild animals safe, but also protecting vehicles from collisions.

09/15/2026

Florida ❤️s Truckers!

Your groceries, daily commodities, and online shopping orders are all made available to you each day thanks to Florida's truck drivers, who move 95% of goods made in the state.

This Truck Driver Appreciation Week, join us in showing some love for the drivers who make it possible. Check out this video featuring Chevelle, Anthony, and Miguel, who are members of Florida Trucking Association's elite Florida Road Team.

To support truck drivers and all motorists on the road, FDOT is building five new truck parking sites along I-4 in Central Florida that will improve safety, reduce congestion, and strengthen the supply chain. Two sites in Volusia and one in Seminole are expected to be completed in 2027, followed by sites in Orange and Osceola counties in 2028.

09/15/2026

The FDOT Target Zero team joined the community to share safety information and tools at the Lake Mary Fire Department’s Open House in Seminole County, where the passion for safety was heartwarming!

Safety Tip: Florida’s Move Over Law means that vehicles are required to move over a lane for emergency, service, utility, and disabled vehicles stopped on the side of the road, or slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit if it is not safe to move over.

09/14/2026

The newest edition of the Safety Central Newsletter is here!

With Central Florida students now a month into the new school year, this issue features important safety reminders for drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and families, as well as highlights from our summer outreach, speeding enforcement efforts, older driver safety initiatives, and roadway safety improvements across the district.

Stay safe and remember that safety starts with you!

Read the latest issue: www.flipsnack.com/qcausamagazine/fdot-safety-central-newsletter_sept-2026

09/11/2026