ORLANDO, Fla. — When it comes to reconstructing the busiest roadway in Central Florida, it means many changes for drivers.

  • Ramp closures will affect John Young Parkway, Orange Blossom Trail and Kaley Avenue
  • Michigan Street on-ramp to reopen
  • Lane closures will begin at 10 p.m., Friday
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The latest of those changes for Interstate 4 will come Friday night in the form of lane closures at 10 p.m. Crews will shift two miles of the interstate eastbound between John Young Parkway and the busy State Road 408. The shift will be in place until 5 a.m., Saturday.

"What drivers are going to be driving on starting Saturday morning will ultimately become the westbound express lanes," said David Parks, the public information officer for the I-4 Ultimate Project.

In order to do that, ramp closures will be rolled out over the weekend, affecting travel at John Young Parkway, Orange Blossom Trail and Kaley Avenue on and off ramps. 

The on-ramp from Michigan Street reopens 5 a.m., Monday after a long-term closure.

"As drivers are commuting through this area, make sure they plan a lot of extra time and prepared for these shifts. Because there will be a lot of temporary shifts in place until Monday morning at 10 a.m.," said Park.

Changes to be aware of this weekend:

  • Multiple lane closures from John Young Parkway to State Road 408 as early as 10 p.m. Friday to as late as 9 a.m. Saturday.

  • On-ramp from John Young Parkway closes at 10 p.m., Friday to as late as 5 a.m. Saturday.

  • On-ramp from Orange Blossom Trail closes at 10 p.m., Friday to as late as 5 a.m. Monday.

  • On-ramp from Kaley Avenue closes 5 a.m. Saturday and remains closed.

  • On-ramp from Michigan Street reopens from long-term closure at 5 a.m. Monday.

  • Exit ramp to Orange Blossom Trail closes at 10 p.m., Friday to as late as 5 a.m. Saturday.

  • Exit ramp to Kaley Avenue closes at 10 p.m., Friday to as late as 5 a.m. Monday.