The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) will be making changes to portions of SR 408 to improve traffic flow and safety in the heart of downtown Orlando.
This project includes the addition of an eastbound lane on SR 408, easing congestion to I-4. Additionally, safety enhancements are planned through ramp improvements at Tampa Avenue, Orange Blossom Trail, and I-4 interchanges.
Additional work involves milling and resurfacing, upgraded lighting, signalization, signage, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), aesthetic treatments, pond construction, and utility relocations. Local road improvements will also be made to Tampa Avenue, Carter Street, Long Street, and Rio Grande Avenue, featuring new sidewalks, curbs, lighting, and utility upgrades.
The public meeting is being held both in-person and virtually on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Both the in-person and virtual meetings will present identical information and allow for questions with the project team. Please see below for details on how to participate:
In-person meeting
- 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Jones High School – Cafeteria
- 801 S. Rio Grande Ave., Orlando, FL 32805
Online/Virtual meeting
- 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Pre-register (optional) at https://bit.ly/SR_408_VPM
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Project Goals
The proposed improvements will alleviate congestion for the project area, provide the community with an effective ramp reconfiguration that will accommodate current and future capacity, modernize tolling infrastructure, and improve overall regional connectivity.
Construction Schedule
The construction is scheduled to begin in January 2026, with an estimated duration of three years and completion anticipated by early 2029.
Project Fact Sheet
Click here for the SR 408 at Tampa Ave Fact Sheet.
About Public Involvement
Public involvement and interagency coordination will be an integral part of the construction process, and opportunities for public participation will be provided.
Additional Information
Property owners near a proposed transportation project often want to know an agency’s process for buying needed private property. Click here for the Central Florida Expressway Authority’s policy on right-of-way acquisition.