INTERSTATE 4

Semitruck overturns and kills driver on I-4 ramp in Osceola CountyOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Drivers in Osceola County are asked to use caution after a deadly crash Wednesday morning. Osceola County may force them outTroopers said a semitruck driver was killed in a crash on the westbound Interstate 4 exit ramp to eastbound Osceola Parkway in the area of mile marker 65 in Kissimmee. The I-4 westbound exit ramp to eastbound Osceola Parkway is closed and the westbound ramp to Osceola Parkway is open. WATCH: ‘Trying to be a good citizen’: Woman fined $500 after taking lost dog to Lake County Animal ShelterTroopers said the semitruck driver overturned and collided with the guardrail. The driver was the only person inside the semitruck and died on the scene.

A 31-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash of an overturned semitruck that forced the closure of the westbound Interstate 4 exit ramp to eastbound Osceola Parkway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Wash, rinse and repeat. After the first half of the morning is sunny, several downpours and few storms will get going before lunch. The best chance to see the pre-lunch action will be east of Interstate 4 and closest to the coast.

Serious crash causes delays along I-4 in Seminole County (WFTV)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A 7-year-old girl involved in a serious crash in Seminole County Wednesday morning has died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Read: Crash involving dump truck shuts down stretch of I-4 in Seminole CountyTroopers said two other adults in the car with the child were also injured in the crash. Read: Semi hauling frozen turkeys catches fire in Seminole CountyThe westbound lanes of I-4 near SR-46 were blocked for several hours and traffic was diverted onto SR-46 while crews investigated the crash. Troopers said the cause of the crash remains under investigation and that charges against one of the drivers are pending. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 Serious crash causes delays along I-4 in Seminole County (WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A semitruck fire along Interstate 4 in Seminole County caused major delays early Thursday morning. According to the Seminole County Fire Department, the semitruck, which carrying 10,000 frozen turkeys, caught fire just after 4:30 a.m.Semi hauling frozen turkeys catches fire along I-4 in Seminole County (Seminole County Fire Rescue Dept)Read: Serious crash shuts down major roadway near downtown OrlandoTwo lanes of I-4 westbound near state Route 417 were shut down while crews worked to put out the fire. Read: I-4 in Seminole County is back open after a serious crash caused delays Wednesday afternoonOfficials said there were no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Serious crash causes delays along I-4 in Seminole County (WFTV)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A serious crash on Interstate 4 caused major traffic delays for commuters Wednesday afternoon. Read: Crash involving dump truck shuts down stretch of I-4 in Seminole CountyThe westbound lanes of I-4 near state Route 46 were blocked after two cars were involved in a crash in Seminole County. See map of location below:Read: ‘He was getting his life back’: Brother of hit-and-run victim tells Channel 9Troopers said traffic from I-4 westbound had to be diverted onto SR-46 while crews investigated the crash. Serious crash causes delays along I-4 in Seminole County (WFTV)Read: One hurt in shooting near Orlando’s Holden Heights neighborhoodTroopers said that while the cause of the crash remains under investigation, there was a crash earlier in the afternoon in the same area. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 Serious crash causes delays along I-4 in Seminole County (WFTV)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A 7-year-old girl dies hours after a crash on Interstate 4 near Sanford.

FHP: One killed in early morning crash along I-4 in Seminole County (FDOT)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash along Interstate 4 in Seminole County. Read: Monday’s forecast: Afternoon storms return, here’s how hot it will feelThe driver of the semi was not injured. The eastbound lanes of I-4 from Lake Mary Boulevard to SR-46A were closed while troopers investigated the crash. Read: Central Florida first responders say active shooter training is more important than everFHP says the crash is still under investigation. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A fatal crash prompts the closure of Interstate 4 in Lake Mary.

I-4 rest area in Seminole County set to close temporarily for maintenanceSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation is set to temporarily close a rest area on Interstate 4 in Seminole County. The westbound I-4 rest area before State Road 434 will be temporarily closed for maintenance and paving starting Sunday morning. The entrance and exit ramps for the westbound I-4 rest area will be closed. The closure is set to begin 10 a.m. Sunday and the rest area is scheduled to reopen Tuesday night. According to a news release, any vehicles that are left unattended or abandoned will be towed beginning Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at the owner’s expense.

Dash-camera video from the Florida Highway Patrol shows a Flagler County commissioner talking back to troopers after he was pulled over for speeding in June.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The diverging diamond is now open at County Road 532 and Interstate 4 in Osceola County. More than a half dozen drivers went the wrong way on Monday morning. Many drivers whom Channel 9 spoke to said that the interchange was confusing. READ: Diverging diamond: What you need to know about the new interchange in Osceola CountyChannel 9 captured video of several people going the wrong way. READ: Drivers adjust to new ‘diverging diamond’ interchange at I-4 and ChampionsGate“(As) I was driving, it made me feel like I was driving on the opposite side of the road.

Family continues to look for answers 1 year after parents die in crash on I-4 (Florida Highway Patrol)SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Monday marks one year since a family’s parents were killed in a crash on Interstate 4. Florida Highway Patrol said it was just before 1 a.m. on July 11, 2021, when the driver of a red car slammed a Toyota Corolla into a guardrail. READ: Diverging diamond: What you need to know about the new interchange in Osceola CountyFamily continues to look for answers 1 year after parents die in crash on I-4 (Florida Highway Patrol)FHP said the driver didn’t stop or dial 911. They know the driver responsible was in a red car because the paint transferred onto the victim’s car. Family continues to look for answers 1 year after parents die in crash on I-4 (Florida Highway Patrol)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Video: Drivers adjust to new ‘diverging diamond’ interchange at I-4 and ChampionsGate FDOT said as many as 68,000 people drive through that interchange every day. (WFTV)OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Driver are adjusting to the new “diverging diamond” interchange at Interstate 4 and ChampionsGate in Osceola County. Photos: Drivers adjust to new ‘diverging diamond’ interchange at I-4 and ChampionsGateExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 10 Drivers adjust to new ‘diverging diamond’ interchange at I-4 and ChampionsGateThe diverging diamond interchange is located at I-4 and County Road 532. Osceola County Schools are hiring bus driversThe Florida Department of Transportation said as many as 68,000 people drive through that interchange every day. The new interchange shifts traffic to the left side of the road as drivers cross over I-4, and then back to the right-hand side.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The reward for information about a deadly shooting on Interstate 4 has increased to $10,000, as the search continues for the gunman who opened fire on a passenger, killing him. The shooting happened Tuesday night in Orange County in the eastbound lanes of I-4 near Osceola Parkway and State Road 528. READ: Verbal altercation led to fatal shooting on I-4, investigators sayThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office is still not speaking publicly about the case but have called it a “senseless” murder. READ: ‘Senselessly murdered’: Passenger in car fatally shot on I-4 in Orange CountyAnyone with information on the case is asked to contact Crimeline at 800-423-8477. Our detectives still need help to ID the driver who fatally shot Mr. Villafane on I-4 on 7/5.

The reward for information leading to the arrest of the person who shot a man during an altercation on I-4 has doubled, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

A new traffic pattern will open at the intersection of I-4 and County Road 532 in the Championsgate area Sunday morning.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County deputies are trying to track down whoever shot and killed a man on a stretch of Interstate 4 on Tuesday night. Deputies said there was some sort of interaction between two cars before someone started shooting. READ: Dozens line up outside Orlando Social Security office againHe was a passenger in a vehicle when he was shot. Investigators told Channel 9 that someone in another vehicle shot him but they are not calling this a road rage incident. READ: Arrest made after motorcycle removed from fatal crash sceneAnyone with information about what happened is asked to call Crimeline.

‘Senselessly murdered’: Passenger in car shot along I-4 in Orange County (WFTV)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A man died after a shooting on Interstate 4 on Tuesday night in Orange County. “A man was senselessly murdered last night, and our detectives need the public’s help to find his killer,” a sheriff’s spokesperson said in a news release. Investigators determined that the man, 53-year-old John-John Villafane, had been a passenger in a car traveling eastbound on I-4 when he was shot. The driver of that car told detectives that somewhere between Osceola Parkway and State Road 528, someone in another car shot at them after some type of fight. READ: Apopka police officer charged with DUI was nearly 5 times over legal limit, report saysThe driver said that although he rushed Villafane to the hospital after the shooting, Villafane did not survive.

Fire crews are working an active brush fire near Duck Lake, west of Interstate 4, according to the Orange City Fire Department.

Deadly crash shuts down stretch of I-4 in Volusia CountyVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers are investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 4 in Volusia County. The crash happened in the eastbound lanes early Tuesday near Deltona, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. Deadly crash on I-4 in Volusia County (WFTV.com News Staff)No details about the cause of the crash or those involved were available. READ: ‘Ivy is getting a new kennel’: Florida man credits dog after lottery winWFTV traffic anchor Alexa Lorenzo is monitoring the closure on I-4 and alternate routes. Stay with WFTV.com and watch Eyewitness News for updates on this developing story.

A Florida man is killed in a crash on I-4 in Central Florida.

Troopers continue to search for a gunman who opened fire on two women while driving on Interstate 4 in Volusia County.

Two women traveling on Interstate 4 in Volusia County were followed by and shot at from another car early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Women say they were shot at while driving on I-4VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after two women said they were shot at while driving on Interstate 4 in Volusia County. Deputies said the women were driving a BMW on westbound I-4 near mile marker 118 around 3:30 a.m. The women told troopers that a car was following them in the middle lane. Troopers said seven rounds struck the left side of the BMW and one round struck the front of it. The women said they believe the car was an older Nissan Altima that was possibly burgundy or a dark color.

Police: Man injured in shootout along I-4 near Orlando Orlando police are investigating a shooting along I-4 near Conroy Road. ORLANDO, Fla. — One person was injured during a shootout along Interstate 4 near Orlando late Wednesday night. Orlando police said a man in a Toyota pickup truck was driving on I-4 near the Conroy exit just before midnight when he was shot. Investigators said the man then pulled over, drew his own weapon, and began shooting at the other car. SHOOTING ON I-4: Orlando police say a man was shot while driving west on I-4 near the Conroy Rd.

Interstate 4 Shooting in Orlando Orlando police are investigating a shooting along I-4 near Conroy Road. ORLANDO, Fla. — Someone opened fire on a man who was driving on Interstate 4 late Wednesday night, Orlando police said. Shortly before midnight, officers responded to westbound I-4 near the Conroy Road exit. Interstate 4 Shooting in Orlando Orlando police are investigating a shooting along I-4 near Conroy Road. SHOOTING ON I-4: Orlando police say a man was shot while driving west on I-4 near the Conroy Rd.

The mother of the driver who died Monday after his car flew over a ramp and landed on Interstate 4 near the State Road 408 interchange in Orlando spoke to News 6 about her son.

A woman swerved to avoid a vehicle stopped on Interstate 4 in Osceola County and hit a pole off the interstate, forcing the brief closure of the roadway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Police: One person killed in crash along I-4 near Orlando (FDOT)ORLANDO, Fla. — Police are investigating a fatal crash on Interstate 4 near State Route 408 in Orlando Monday. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<⚠ TRAFFIC ALERT: Officers are on-scene of a fatal crash at I-4 at the SR-408 interchange. ❗ Road closures ❗Both directions of I-4 Express Lanes at SR 408. Only 1 lane remains open at WB I-4 regular lanes. Police said initial indications are that the car fell from the ramp from SR-408 and onto I-4.

A fatal crash at I-4 in downtown Orlando has shut down the express lanes and both entrances to I-4 from State Road 408.

The sheriff’s office said Cody Deel, 33, was driving on I-4 Thursday afternoon near mile marker 127 in Daytona Beach.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A man was killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 4 overnight, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said the crash happened just before 12:30 a.m. Friday at mile marker 110. The man driving the car died in the crash. She was seriously injured but is expected to survive. READ: Man killed, 3 others seriously injured in DUI crash on I-75, troopers sayTroopers said that the driver of the wrong-way car was also taken to a hospital, with non-life-threatening injuries.

A section of eastbound I-4 in Deltona is back open Friday morning after a fatal crash overnight forced lanes to close for several hours.

A car crashes under I-4 in Orlando after someone inside was shot, police say.

VIDEO: Construction of new wildlife underpass underway on I-4 VIDEO: Construction of new wildlife underpass underway on I-4 (Alexa Lorenzo, WFTV.com/WFTV)POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Millions of drivers use Florida highways to make their way across the Sunshine State. In an effort to protect Florida wildlife, the Florida Department of Transportation is building a new underpass in Polk County. DOT and the Florida Wildlife Corridor are working together to continue watching out for bears, deer, panthers and many other animals that call Florida home. They are building a wildlife underpass that will reconnect the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area, which is part of the 18-million-acre Florida Wildlife Corridor. The underpass will have 10-foot-high fencing that will guide the wildlife toward the underpass and away from the interstate.”Similar wildlife underpasses were built a few years back between Orlando and Daytona Beach during the I-4 reconstruction.

An 18-wheel tractor-trailer in Deltona was stolen and soon crashed on I-4, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A jackknifed semitruck is creating backups on eastbound Interstate 4 in Deltona, according to FHP.

A crash has shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Seminole County, according to the fire department.

I-4 east was a mess in Orlando when pavers fell off a truck.

Police activity blocked all lanes on Interstate 4 in Orange County Monday morning, traffic footage shows.

ORLANDO, Fla. — All lanes of Westbound Interstate 4 were closed Friday evening after a crash near the exit to Conroy Rd. READ: DeSantis signs bill to dissolve Disney’s self-governing powerTraffic was being diverted onto John Young Parkway while the Orlando Police Department investigated what happened. Police have not said how many cars were involved or how many people were hurt, but described their injuries as “serious.”WATCH: Video shows driver of Porsche crash on I-4 while street racing during rush hour, troopers sayThey’re asking drivers to avoid the area while the crash is under investigation. ⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE: Our officers are investigating a crash w/ serious injuries on WB I-4 near the Conroy Rd Exit. The westbound lanes of I-4 are now completely shut down & traffic is being diverted off onto John Young Pkwy.

The Florida Highway Patrol released video of a wild crash that happened in the middle of rush hour traffic on Interstate 4.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A deadly crash that shut down Interstate 4 on Saturday evening is under investigation. The crash shut down westbound I-4 near Formosa Avenue for a few hours on Saturday while troopers investigated the crash. The crash happened at 5:40 p.m. after witnesses told troopers that a white sedan was weaving in and out of traffic. According to troopers, the sedan cut off an SUV that swerved to avoid a collision. Read: Witnesses tell police driver was weaving in and out of traffic prior to deadly I-4 crashThe crash remains under investigation.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida’s weather pattern will become more active on Thursday. A front to the north of us will help trigger a 40% chance of late day storms. The storms will be scattered through the area. Tonight, there will be some early storms moving across Interstate 4, then it will settle. On Friday, we’ll have another 40% chance of scattered afternoon storms.

A Lake Nona woman is recovering from a concussion after she said a piece of debris fell from Interstate 4 and hit her in the head last Tuesday.

A major crash is creating heavy traffic in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 at Maitland Boulevard.

I-4 Express lanes Florida Highway Patrol troopers say they've clocked drivers going more than 120 miles an hour on the new Interstate 4 Express lanes. (WFTV.com News Staff)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol troopers say they’ve clocked drivers going more than 120 miles an hour on the new Interstate 4 Express lanes. Troopers said they’ve handed out dozens of tickets to drivers going 40 to 50 miles per hour over the speed limit. “A lot of these drivers are giving the excuse that they thought they could go faster in the express lanes,” Lt. Kim Montes said. READ: I-4 express lanes: What you need to knowFHP and other law enforcement continue to be out in full force.

I-4 delays A vehicle fire is causing major delays on Interstate 4 west near downtown Orlando on Wednesday afternoon. (Florida Department of Transportation)ORLANDO, Fla. — A vehicle fire is causing major delays on Interstate 4 west near downtown Orlando on Wednesday afternoon. The car fire, which was reported after 1 p.m. near the Ivanhoe Boulevard exit, is causing delays from Colonial Drive all the way to Lee Road. Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates. ©2022 Cox Media Group

All westbound lanes on Interstate 4 in Orange County were closed Wednesday afternoon due to a vehicle fire, News 6′s Trooper Steve reported.

Around 16,700 drivers have used I-4 Express lanes since the introduction of tolling fees in early March, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Saturday is starting off comfortably with temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Things will heat up as we head into the afternoon. Saturday evening sea breeze showers and storms will be possible. Read: Disney updates policy after video shows high school drill team chanting ‘scalp ‘em’ in Magic KingdomHighs on Sunday will be about 15 degrees cooler, peaking in the 70s. Chief meteorologist Tom TerryClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

I-4 crash 1 person dead in multi-vehicle crash on I-4 in Volusia County, FHP says (wftv.com)VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — One person was killed in a fatal crash involving “multiple vehicles” on Interstate 4 Friday night, Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash happened around 7:45 p.m. at mile marker 131 in Volusia County, in the eastbound lanes of I-4, FHP said. READ: Happening tonight: SpaceX prepares to launch Starlink satellitesOne person was pronounced dead at the scene. Traffic is being diverted off at U.S. 92 at mile marker 129, FHP said. READ: I-4 express lanes seeing more than 16,000 travelers per toll segment daily, FDOT saysNo further details was immediately availableCheck back later for more information.

In a statement to News 6 Tuesday afternoon, FDOT spokesperson Jessica Ottaviano said the state transportation agency is now "aggressively exploring avenues" to accelerate the installation of a wrong-way vehicle detection system on all direct-connect ramps that feed traffic to and from I-4 Express lanes to and from local roads.

Police are urging drivers to be safe Monday night after reports of flooding in the area of Interstate 4 near the Florida Turnpike in Orlando.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The eastbound lanes of State Road 408 are shut down going through downtown Orlando. Orlando police said they are on the scene of a vehicle fire on eastbound State Road 408 over Interstate 4. The fire has all eastbound lanes closed as of 4:50 p.m.Officers said traffic is being diverted onto Orange Blossom Trail and I-4. READ: FHP: 2 injured in wrong-way crash on I-4 Express lanes⚠ Right now our officers are on scene of a vehicle fire on EB SR-408 over I-4. Eastbound SR 408 is completely closed and traffic is being diverted onto OBT and I-4.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two people were injured in an early morning wrong-way crash on the Interstate 4 express lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a Buick LaCrosse was traveling eastbound in the westbound express lanes around 3:20 a.m. Monday. A Ford pickup truck was traveling westbound in the express lanes and the two vehicles collided. READ: I-4 express lanes: What you need to knowBoth drivers, a 28-year-old man and a 30-year-old man, were taken to a hospital. 🚨Wrong-Way Crash on I-4 Express Lanes WB near Fairbanks Ave overnight🚨Both drivers taken to the hospital.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Beginning March 7, the Interstate 4 overpass bridge connecting the Cross Seminole Trail to the Seminole Wekiva Trail will be closed for routine maintenance. READ: Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras celebration 2022 underwayTrail users who normally use the bridge to travel between the Cross Seminole Trail and the Seminole Wekiva Trail will need to cross at County Road 46A. See map of detour below:Cross Seminole Trail to the Seminole Wekiva Trail Detour (Seminole County Government)During the closure, crews will repaint metal components and test the cable systems. Drivers traveling in Seminole County should expect to encounter overnight lane closures along I-4 near the overpass while the work is completed. READ: Bike Week 2022 coming to Daytona Beach: 9 things you need to knowMore information about the closure can be found here.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Thursday morning’s deadly crash on Interstate 95 in Volusia County is bringing back memories of several pileup crashes in Florida. Here’s a list of similar deadly pileup crashes in Florida:Photos: Several vehicles involved in deadly crashes along I-95 in Volusia CountyMarch 8, 2000: Three killed, 21 injured in 22-vehicle crash on Interstate 10 near Wellborn (east of Tallahassee). June 2, 2000: One killed, 12 injured in 14-vehicle pileup on Interstate 95 in Brevard County near State Road 520. May 28, 2001: One killed, 14 injured in 20-vehicle pileup on Interstate 4 in Polk County near Haines City. March 13, 2007: Five people killed, three injured in 11-vehicle pileup on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County near Kenansvile.

I-4 Beyond the Ultimate (Florida Department of Transportation)ORLANDO, Fla. — Although the Interstate 4 express lanes are now complete, the Florida Department of Transportation said there is more work to be done “beyond the Ultimate.”The express lanes are finally welcoming drivers, a signature stage of the entire I-4 Ultimate project. Wednesday is the last day to use the express lanes for free. READ: I-4 express lanes: What you need to knowFDOT said it still has what it’s calling “punch list” items, like painting, lighting, paving and landscaping. READ: Watch your speed: Troopers issue 77 speeding tickets on I-4 express lanes opening weekendFDOT has also been holding meetings about what it has planned. Those projects include the I-4 and Sand Lake Road interchange and another diverging interchange at I-4 and Daryl Carter Parkway.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Two lanes of eastbound Interstate 4 are still closed on Wednesday morning for emergency roadwork. The left and middle lane near mile marker 108 in DeBary were closed late Tuesday morning while crews repaired a bridge deck where a hole formed in the middle of a roadway. READ: Traffic alert: 2 lanes along I-4 closed for emergency roadway repairs in Volusia CountyThe Florida Department of Transportation said the repairs aren’t going to be done until late Wednesday morning. Traffic anchor Alexa Lorenzo is going over ways to get around the roadwork if it’s part of your commute. READ: I-4 express lanes: What you need to knowClick here to watch Channel 9 Eyewitness News This Morning for alternate routes.

On Monday and Tuesday, patrol cars were stationed at the exit of the direct-connect ramp that takes drivers directly from the westbound lanes of the new I-4 Express toll lanes to Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Two lanes along Interstate 4 are closed for emergency roadway repairs in Volusia County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers closed the left and center lanes of eastbound I-4 at mile marker 108. Drivers need to be cautious in the area as they approach the Dirksen overpass, troopers said. READ: Man killed crossing US Highway 92 in Daytona BeachOfficials do not know how long the repairs will take. READ: 1 person killed, 1 injured in Osceola County crashClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A stretch of I-4 is closed due to emergency repairs.

WATCH: Vanessa Echols hosts ‘Getting Real about Central Florida’s Black history’Located just west of Interstate 4 near downtown Orlando, visitors and residents will see three new murals called “An Ode to Parramore: Three Walls. One Community.”Photos: Local artists unveil new murals celebrating history, heart and heritageExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Local artists unveil new murals celebrating history, heart and heritageParramore Main Street and Art of Collab recruited local artists who focused their visions on the history, heritage and the heart of Parramore. People who live in the neighborhood got to give their input on what they wanted to see on the murals. WATCH: Remembering Jonestown: Orlando’s first African American communityThe Orlando City Council voted to establish Parramore as its own Orlando Main Street last week, creating another arm that will specifically serve the Parramore community and black-owned businesses and neighborhoods. “Murals are a true piece of community public art,” Natasha Gaye, Parramore Main Street’s executive director, said.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The new express lanes on Interstate 4 officially opened on Saturday morning, and over the next five days, drivers will have the chance to ride the fast lane for free. After seven years of congestion and construction the I-4 express lanes are now open to drivers. Read: I-4 Express: New express lanes officially openA heavy foot could mean a hefty ticket. FDOT warns that just because you don’t see them in your lane, doesn’t mean they won’t catch up with you. Photos: I-4 Express officially opens“We don’t want people to look over in the mainline, see a trooper there and think that they can’t be stopped,” said FHP’s Lt. Kim Montes.

The new I-4 Express lanes opened Saturday morning and the Florida Department of Transportation is warning drivers they could take some getting used to.

Drivers will not be charged to access I-4 Express lanes for the first five days of operations.

Winter Park crash Law enforcement are investigating a motorcycle crash that started on an Interstate 4 off-ramp and ended at a Denny’s restaurant. (WFTV.com News Staff)WINTER PARK, Fla. — Law enforcement are investigating a motorcycle crash that started on an Interstate 4 off-ramp and ended at a Denny’s restaurant. Winter Park police said the crash has the eastbound I-4 exit ramp at Lee Road shut down. Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. She said there is a motorcycle lying on its side next to a broken window at the Denny’s.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. Orange County Public Schools is putting some of its vacant property west of Interstate 4 up for sale. Read: OCPS superintendent Barbara Jenkins announces retirementThe district is putting up for bid a 17.6-acre property at 525 West Kennedy Boulevard in Eatonville. The property has never been slated for development by the district and was considered surplus land, district facilities spokeswoman Lauren Roth told the Orlando Business Journal. Read: OCPS parents who keep students home over COVID-19 concerns could face truancy issuesClick here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website.

FDOT says I-4 Express will open with an introductory rate of 50 cents per tolling segment. During the introductory period, traveling the length of I-4 express will cost $3.50 eastbound and $3.00 westbound. They include reversible lanes, high-occupancy lanes, and express lanes. FDOT is advising drivers who plan to use the express lanes to plan their trip carefully and allow for extra time for congestion. READ: Confusion, misinformation abound over new trucker training rulesTo access an interactive map of the express lanes, click here.

Interstate 4 is preparing to open its express lanes as soon as 10 a.m. Saturday, the Florida Department of Transportation announced.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was killed while attempting to cross Interstate 4 early Sunday morning. The deadly crash happened at 1:30 a.m. on eastbound lanes of I-4 at mile marker 74, near Sand Lake Road. Troopers said that a male driver and his female passenger attempted to cross the highway on the eastbound side after their car broke down in the westbound lanes of the interstate. According to troopers, a 2019 Nissan Maxima, traveling eastbound on the inside lane, hit the female passenger as she was attempting to cross. Read: Wedding guest shot, killed by Winter Park police after knocking officer unconscious, police sayThe woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

ORLANDO, Fla. — It will be a nice crisp start to Sunday. Temperatures are 10-25 degrees colder this morning,Sunday will begin with temps in the 30s and 40s northwest of Interstate 4. Read: Wedding guest shot, killed by Winter Park police after knocking officer unconscious, police saySunday will be gorgeous with mostly sunny and warm skies with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s. Next week, a big warmup will be underway. Highs will return to the 80s and get awfully close to 90 by the end of the week.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash that shut down Interstate 4 for hours early Saturday morning. The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. on I-4 eastbound near the Central Florida Parkway exit. According to FHP, a driver of a car traveling westbound on I-4 lost control of the vehicle, hitting the guardrail and traveling in the eastbound lanes of I-4. Troopers said the driver and the passenger of that car were ejected from the vehicle. The driver was then run over by two other vehicles traveling eastbound.

As the I-4 Ultimate Project reaches a major milestone, a key feature of the construction project is set to open soon.

3 hurt after rollover crash closes lanes of Interstate 4 in downtown OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. — Several lanes were blocked Sunday afternoon on Interstate 4 in downtown Orlando because of a serious crash, authorities said. The crash occurred on eastbound I-4 near South Street and the SR-408. READ: Juvenile found shot in yard of Winter Garden home, police sayA black car was seen rolled over and severely damaged in the left lane. Firefighters said three people were hurt in the crash and taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. READ: Florida agriculture officer dies in crash on Interstate 95Three lanes of eastbound I-4 are closed as crews work to clear the wreckage.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The chill is on this morning, with some patchy frost around. Most highs on Thursday will be in the comfortable zone, with upper 60s to near 70. We’ll stay on the warm side on Saturday, but on Sunday we’ll have a few showers around and cooler temperatures. Daytime highs will be in the 60s on Sunday. READ: Police: Florida couple kept adopted son in 8-by-8-foot garage enclosure for yearsMonday morning will be cold.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation said the Interstate 4 express lanes could open at the end of the month. Emergency responders have been training on the new lanes and mock exercises have been going well. READ: I-4 express lanes in final stages of completion, awaiting opening dateThey expect to set an opening date in the next few weeks. The new express lanes will require electronic toll payments, like E-PASS or SunPass. I-4 express lanesREAD: What you need to know about new express lanes coming to I-4Channel 9′s Christy Turner is looking into how this will impact your morning commute once the lanes open.

An official opening date for the Interstate 4 express lanes could be announced in the next few weeks, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

A crash on I-4 Saturday morning blocked all westbound lanes at exit 74B before traffic began to trickle past crews of first responders at the scene.

The Florida Department of Transportation is seeking public input on proposed improvements to Interstate 4 in Orange County — including the Sand Lake Road interchange, Daryl Carter Parkway partial interchange improvements and extensions to I-4 managed lanes.

The Florida Highway Patrol says at least seven cars struck and killed a 48-year-old man as he walked across Interstate 4.

HILLBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A 48-year-old Orlando man died Tuesday after troopers said he was struck by at least seven cars while walking across the lanes of Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County. Troopers said the man walked northbound across the eastbound lanes of the interstate for an unknown reason early Tuesday morning. None of the drivers involved in the crash were injured. Investigators said the crash closed the eastbound lanes of I-4 near mile marker 19 until 12:40 p.m.READ: I-4 express lanes in final stages of completion, awaiting opening dateClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation almost ready to open the Interstate 4 express lanes. Major construction is complete, and it is now training emergency crews on how to access the four middle express lanes on the 21-mile stretch of I-4. Benitez said taking time on this training is vital because this is all new to all the agencies involved. It is unique by the limited amount of areas that we have to get to these portions of the road,” Benitez added. Read: FDA grants full approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine“We can open it remotely from our regional traffic management center,” said Jessica Ottaviano, FDOT public information director.

Osceola County will open a new COVID-19 testing site on Wednesday.

A major construction project will soon bring new shops and restaurants to Altamonte Springs shopping plaza.

A crash shut down all westbound lanes of Interstate 4 at Champions Gate Friday morning, right near the border of Orange and Osceola Counties.

Orange County firefighters are working to figure out what sparked a fire at a mobile home, sending two people to the hospital.

The I-4 Ultimate project is about to reach a new milestone when the new Interstate 4 express toll lanes open early next year.

A man driving on westbound Interstate 4 in Volusia County was shot at and injured by a suspect in an unknown vehicle early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Police say serial Florida bank robber once dubbed the “I-4 bandit” has been arrested for a new holdup.

A car fire has two eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 blocked near the exit for State Road 528, the Beachline, in Orange County.

Expect thick fog in spots through sunrise Saturday before rain chances gradually rise.

A colorful new sculpture was celebrated on Friday as the newest art installation along Interstate 4.

The skeletal remains found near Veterans Memorial Park in Deltona on Oct. 18 were identified on Monday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Construction has started to relieve traffic at the troubled intersection of Interstate 4 and Champions Gate Boulevard.