ORLANDO, Fla. – If you’ve heard loud banging or pounding noises on the east side of Seminole and Orange counties, don’t worry. You’re definitely not the only one.
The Florida Department of Transportation recently put drivers and nearby residents on notice about pile-driving work happening along State Road 417, and we even shared that heads-up with you last week during the morning news.
So naturally, I decided to take Results-1 out there to see exactly what all the noise and construction is about.
Once we got rolling, it quickly became clear this isn’t a small project. There’s a large stretch of the highway getting a major facelift, with crews working to improve the roadway and prepare it for the future. While it may be loud right now, the end goal is smoother travel, improved safety, and fewer headaches for drivers once the work is complete.
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During our drive, we also talked about construction zone safety, something that’s easy to forget when cones start blending into the scenery. Reduced speed limits, changing traffic patterns, and workers just feet from moving vehicles are all reminders of why paying attention in work zones matters.
We also broke down a few of the laws drivers should keep in mind, including slowing down, staying alert, and giving crews the space they need to do their jobs safely.
So, if you’re hearing that steady banging in the distance, now you know... it’s progress. While construction can be inconvenient in the short term, this project along S.R. 417 is designed to benefit all of us in the long run.
As always, if there’s an area you’d like me to check out or explain, just let me know and we’ll take Results-1 for another ride.
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