If it can shift, slide, spill, or fly out — it’s not secure. Use straps, rope, netting, or a tarp, and make sure large items are fastened directly to your vehicle or trailer. A few extra minutes can protect everyone on the road. #SecureYourLoadDay
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🌀⛈️June 1 marked the start of Hurricane Season in Florida! Now is the time to prepare your emergency evacuation kit, review your evacuation route, and stay informed before a storm approaches. Don’t wait until the last minute.
Quiz time! 🦺 If you cannot safely move over a lane for a service vehicle, emergency personnel, or disabled vehicle on the roadside while driving, how much should you slow down below the posted speed limit?
A. 5 mph
B. 10 mph
C. 15 mph
D. 20 mph
Crews have made progress at the I-4 and Apopka-Vineland Road project with the placement of new bridge beams! 🏗️ 🚧 Five more beams were set in the median of I-4 on May 19 and May 20. This bridge will help extend westbound I-4 Express. Learn more at https://t.co/KuTdp4z7Uw.
As summer begins and temperatures rise, parents and caregivers should look before they lock their vehicles to prevent hot car deaths involving small children. Place a personal item in the back seat as a helpful reminder to look before you lock. Learn more at https://t.co/TEMDm5HepC.
Stay connected with construction progress by subscribing to the I-4 Beyond the Ultimate newsletter! Subscribers will receive email updates featuring safety tips, construction developments, and more. Subscribe by visiting https://t.co/MY93t68MQr. 📲
Traffic Alert: ⚠️ Both directions of Central Florida Parkway under I-4 will close nightly from Mon., June 1, to Fri., June 5, for bridge work. Closures begin as early as 12:30 a.m. each night and end by 5:30 a.m. the same morning. See detour below. Visit https://t.co/MFH9HzOHYc.
Traffic Alert: ⚠️ The eastbound I-4 entrance ramp from northbound Apopka-Vineland Road will close nightly from Sun., May 31, to Fri., June 5, for road work. Closures begin as early as 10 p.m. each night and end by 6 a.m. the next morning. See detour below. Visit https://t.co/gKgHolWlgv
Happy Friday! 🎉Here’s your weekly reminder to stay informed about I-4 road closures in your area. Sign up for text and email advance construction alerts at https://t.co/tiygGgFwIk. 📲
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Motorists planning summer travel should inspect their vehicle before each road trip. Check items such as:
🔋 Battery
🚙 Wiper blades
💧 Fluid levels
Also, consider creating a roadside kit filled with emergency tools. Learn more by visiting https://t.co/HCJL5UOIIs.
#DYK 🤔❓ The first diverging diamond interchange in the U.S., like those at Sand Lake Road and Daryl Carter Parkway, was built in Springfield, Missouri in 2009. Studies showed crashes dropped by 40–50% after it opened. 📉
Just like you check for your phone and wallet before leaving the house, you should check your tires before hitting the road. Temperature changes can affect tire pressure, and damage from nails or screws may not be noticeable right away. A quick look could save your life. 🔄 🚗
As part of the improvements at I-4 and Sand Lake Road, crews are constructing a new sidewalk along Turkey Lake Road. 🚶 The sidewalk will help provide safe access for pedestrians to shopping and dining in the area. Remember to use caution when driving through the work zone!
Seat belts save lives! As a driver, it’s your job to ensure everyone is buckled. If a child is not properly restrained, you risk a $60+ fine and 3 points on your license. Children should be secured in the correct seat for their age, weight, and height. Visit https://t.co/sTaedx7QAx.
❗ The answer to last week’s quiz question is the I-4 to S.R. 528 (Beachline Expressway) ramp widening project! 🛣️ This completed I-4 Beyond the Ultimate project helps improve traffic flow and connectivity for drivers traveling from westbound I-4 to eastbound S.R. 528.
Happy Friday! 🎉Here’s your weekly reminder to stay informed about I-4 road closures in your area. Sign up for text and email advance construction alerts at https://t.co/tiygGgEYSM. 📲
If you’re stranded on a Florida highway, FDOT Road Rangers can provide limited services at no cost. They can change a flat tire, jump-start your vehicle, or provide emergency fuel. To request a Road Ranger, call *347 (*FHP). 📱
Need a transponder for I-4 Express? ☀️ SunPass, E-PASS, and other Florida-accepted transponders can be used to pay tolls electronically. You can get one online or at select local retailers and participating gas stations. Learn more at https://t.co/SiZe9m9CO7.