SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A new section of Wekiva Parkway in Seminole County will open Monday. The southbound and westbound lanes will complete the connection between SR 46 near Orange Boulevard. 

What You Need To Know

  • A new section of Wekiva Parkway in Seminole County opens Monday. FDOT hopes this will enhance roadway safety

  • The final stretch will eventually connect to I-4, so drivers can exit directly onto the interstate completing the expressway loop around the greater Orlando area

  • The entire project is expected to finish sometime early next year

The new toll road is hoping to enhance safety on the road. It will separate through traffic from local traffic, while also cutting commute times.

The last stretch will connect to I-4 so drivers can exit directly onto the interstate, completing the expressway loop around the greater Orlando area.

This project has been a decade in the making and its expected to finish sometime early next year.