Happy Friday! 🎉Here’s your weekly reminder to stay informed about I-4 road closures in your area. Sign up for text and email advance construction alerts at fdot.tips/alerts.

As the sun goes down, make sure your headlights are on from sunset to sunrise! 🌇Not only is it the law, but it also helps other motorists see you. Remember to dim your high beams when you’re within 500 feet of oncoming traffic or 300 feet of a vehicle ahead.

Save the jump scares for haunted houses 🦇, not work zones 🚧. Construction workers rely on YOU to help keep them safe. Slow down and pay attention in work zones. Follow all pavement markings and signs.

Traffic Alert ⚠️All lanes of Apopka-Vineland Rd under I-4 and the EB I-4 entrance ramp from SB Apopka-Vineland Rd will close overnight on Mon., Oct. 19, for beam setting. Closures begin as early as 10 p.m. and end by 6 a.m. the next morning. Visit I4Beyond.com/Alerts.

Traffic Alert ⚠️ All lanes of Apopka-Vineland Rd under I-4 and the EB I-4 entrance ramp from SB Apopka-Vineland Rd will close nightly from Tue., Oct. 13, through Thurs., Oct. 15, for beam setting. Closures begin as early as 10 p.m. and end by 6 a.m. the next morning. Visit I4Beyond.com/Alerts.

⚠️ New traffic pattern on SB Apopka-Vineland Rd at I-4 as soon as Oct. 9: 1. Current free-flow lane to WB I-4 will close 2. Right-most through lane will be a right-turn lane to WB I-4 3. Three through lanes will remain 4. Use right-most through lane to reach EB I-4 after the signal

Traffic Alert ⚠️ The westbound I-4 entrance ramp from Apopka-Vineland Road will close overnight on Wed., Oct. 7, and Thurs., Oct. 8, for a ramp shift. Closures begin as early as 10 p.m. and end by 6 a.m. the following morning. See detour below. Visit I4Beyond.com/Alerts.

👀 Looking for real-time traffic updates? Florida 511 (FL511) offers live traffic updates, route planning, special tools, and more to help make your trip easier. Learn more at FL511.com or download the app today!

❗ The answer to last week’s quiz question is A: True! Drivers should never attempt to pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk because there may be pedestrians present who can’t be seen. Remember to slow down and always be prepared to stop at a crosswalk.

Help prevent rear-end crashes. 🚗💥🚙Give the road your full attention and leave at least 3-4 seconds of following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Congestion, car trouble, or objects in the road may require sudden braking. Always be prepared to react!

Pedestrian Safety Month continues this October! To help keep pedestrians safe, drivers are advised to drive with caution at nighttime or during inclement weather, never pass a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk, and slow down, especially when turning. Visit fdot.tips/Pedestrian. 🚶

Happy Friday! 🎉Here’s your weekly reminder to stay informed about I-4 road closures in your area. Sign up for text and email advance construction alerts at fdot.tips/alerts. 📲

October is Pedestrian Safety Month! As the sun starts to set earlier, risks for pedestrians increase. For safety, pedestrians are advised to walk on sidewalks whenever possible, cross streets at crosswalks, and wear bright, reflective clothing. Visit fdot.tips/Pedestrian.

#TBT 📸 Check out this aerial view of I-4 in 1975! Since then, the Florida Department of Transportation has continued improving I-4 by adding express lanes, modernizing interchanges and bridges, improving lighting, and more!

Quiz time! True or false: when driving, you should never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

For more than two decades, speeding has been a factor in approximately one-third of all motor vehicle fatalities. Speeding is illegal and can lead to serious consequences, including injury and loss of life. Learn more at fdot.tips/Speeding.

Can’t buy this type of drill at your local hardware store! Crews are drilling into the ground near the Sand Lake Rd. and Turkey Lake Rd. intersection to create a strong foundation for new traffic signal posts that will be installed as part of the I-4 and Sand Lake Rd. project.

Hurricane season isn’t over. 🌀 Preparation is your best defense. Have a plan, gather supplies, and stay informed. Don't wait until a storm is on the horizon to get ready. For more information, visit fdot.tips/EmergencyManagemen….

Renting a car at Orlando International Airport or Orlando Sanford International Airport? Your rental car can come with more than just the keys! 🚗Pick up an I-4 Express brochure at a rental car desk and learn how I-4 Express can help you save time on your trip.

Following the car in front of you too closely is like standing inches behind someone with your shopping cart at the checkout — it could lead to a crash. Leave at least 3-4 seconds of following distance when driving. 🚘