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.
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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
The project Fact Sheet is under development. Please check back to this page for updates.
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. CFX anticipates holding a pre-construction meeting in early 2026, prior to the start of construction. Details will be posted once the date and location have been determined.
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.