Driving CFX: September 2019

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SEPTEMBER 2019 | ISSUE 58

In CFX’s September Board meeting, CFX Director of Construction Ben Dreiling and Director of Engineering Will Hawthorne presented plans for a project that will expand and reconfigure the interchange at SR 528 and SR 436 to improve traffic flow in and around the Orlando International Airport.

The project includes new bridges and flyover ramps coupled with widening SR 528 to six lanes to enhance mobility and reduce delays during peak travel times. The project was designed to minimize any disruptions to the existing traffic flow around the airport during construction.

At their October meeting, the CFX Board will vote on a resolution identifying the SR 528/SR 436 Interchange Improvements Project as a Project of Critical Concern. This designation is reserved for projects of great magnitude, complexity and prominence with respect to Central Florida.

If approved, CFX will begin seeking qualification packages from contractors who meet specific criteria in the areas of safety, financial soundness, performance history, available resources and approach to the project, followed by requests for competitive low bids. The project is anticipated to begin in the fall of 2020.

CFX’s commitment to sustainability is demonstrated in its landscaping practices, including promoting efficient use of limited seasonal rainfall and growing plants that require minimal maintenance. This commitment is also reflected in two projects that recently won awards from the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association.

The SR 408 Raised Median Project (pictured left) won in the category of Landscape Installation/Renovation (Government), for its showcase of plants in various colors, sizes and shapes that thrive year-round.

CFX’s SR 429/SR 414 System Interchange (right) landscaping won in the category of Environmental Stewardship. The project involved planting several thousand Florida-grown trees to cover more than 16 acres surrounding the system interchange. This reforestation beautifies the area, offers a habitat for wildlife, and enriches the soil.

Football season is here - do you have your game face on your windshield yet? There are several ways to get a KnightPass, GatorPass or NolePass so you can drive with pride.

Knight fans: Look for the E-PASS tent outside UCF’s Spectrum Stadium and at the UCF Alumni Association’s Indoor Tailgate event before the team faces the Connecticut Huskies on Sept. 28! KnightPass will be available for purchase in both locations, so you can save big on tolls any day, any knight. Can’t wait that long? Get your KnightPass here or from the UCF campus bookstore.

Gators and Seminoles: Get a GatorPass or NolePass online or visit the campus bookstores at UF and FSU.

STAY PREPARED DURING HURRICANE SEASON

The safety of drivers on CFX expressways is our top priority. Although Hurricane Dorian passed by Central Florida, CFX’s emergency response team worked to ensure all roads were prepared for the worst. CFX will keep you informed of any announcements at CFXway.com or follow us on Twitter @CFXway.

PROJECT UPDATES

Nearly 100 people attended the Aug. 29 public hearing for the Poinciana Parkway Extension Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. The proposed project would extend Poinciana Parkway from its northern end to County Road 532/Osceola Polk Line Road.

At the open house portion of the evening, attendees asked questions of the study team and viewed displays and a video about the proposed extension. You can view the presentations from the meeting here.

As the I-4 Ultimate project advances throughout downtown Orlando, nightly and continuous closures are necessary to facilitate progress. Motorists should expect to encounter crews working and removing sections of bridge deck at night. The following closures are scheduled to take place this month:

Amelia St. under I-4 closes from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. through October 1. View detour map.

CFX IN THE COMMUNITY

UF fans turned out in force for the Gator Nation Headquarters tailgate on Aug. 24. Fans from across Florida learned about CFX and the E-PASS family of products, purchased money-saving GatorPass toll stickers, and cheered the Gators to victory!

Have questions about CFX, E-PASS or other products? Please email info@cfxway.com.