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New Florida expressway will connect Orange, Lake counties -- while charging cars on the road!
Read full article: New Florida expressway will connect Orange, Lake counties -- while charging cars on the road!Officials with the Central Florida Expressway Authority are set to break ground on a brand new highway connecting Lake and Orange counties.
Driver fell asleep at the wheel, caused crash that closed SR-429 in Ocoee, troopers say
Read full article: Driver fell asleep at the wheel, caused crash that closed SR-429 in Ocoee, troopers sayNorthbound traffic on State Road 429 was brought to a crawl in Ocoee on Sunday due to a crash after a driver fell asleep at the wheel, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian struck, killed walking on State Road 429 in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed walking on State Road 429 in Orange County, FHP saysA pedestrian was fatally struck by a car early Sunday while walking on State Road 429 in Ocoee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Highway sign falls onto vehicle after dump truck crashes into pole on SR-429 in Orange County
Read full article: Highway sign falls onto vehicle after dump truck crashes into pole on SR-429 in Orange CountyA dump truck traveling on State Road 429 in Orange County struck a sign and pole, causing the sign to fall on another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sanford man dies, 2 others seriously injured after crash in Seminole County, troopers say
Read full article: Sanford man dies, 2 others seriously injured after crash in Seminole County, troopers sayA Sanford man died and two other people are left with serious injuries after a crash early Saturday in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Osceola County officials gather for transportation summit, pave way for future road projects
Read full article: Osceola County officials gather for transportation summit, pave way for future road projectstate and local leaders met Tuesday morning for a transportation summit to discuss several road projects that are underway or planned for Central Florida.
Traffic backed up after pedestrian struck, killed on SR-429 in Apopka, troopers say
Read full article: Traffic backed up after pedestrian struck, killed on SR-429 in Apopka, troopers sayFlorida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal crash on State Road 429 in Apopka involving a vehicle and a pedestrian that has all southbound lanes closed.
All lanes blocked along SR-429 in Lake County due to ‘interagency coordination’
Read full article: All lanes blocked along SR-429 in Lake County due to ‘interagency coordination’The Florida Department of Transportation announced lane closures along State Road 429 on Thursday due to an "interagency coordination."
Semitruck fire blocks lanes on State Road 429 near Winter Garden, troopers say
Read full article: Semitruck fire blocks lanes on State Road 429 near Winter Garden, troopers sayA vehicle fire on State Road 429 near Winter Garden forced the temporary closure of all southbound lanes in the area Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando woman dies after rear-end crash with SUV on State Road 429 in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Orlando woman dies after rear-end crash with SUV on State Road 429 in Orange County, FHP saysA 26-year-old Orlando woman died after a car she was in — which was stopped on State Road 429, blocking an outside lane — was struck from behind by an SUV late Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lanes back open after hole in roadway prompts closures on State Road 429 in Orange County
Read full article: Lanes back open after hole in roadway prompts closures on State Road 429 in Orange CountySeveral southbound lanes were closed on State Road 429 near a toll plaza in Orange County as emergency road construction began there Thursday due to an apparent hole in the road, according to Florida 511.
10-year-old boy, woman killed in rear-end crash on SR-429 in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: 10-year-old boy, woman killed in rear-end crash on SR-429 in Osceola County, troopers sayA 10-year-old boy and a 35-year-old woman were killed in a rear-end crash on State Road 429 in Osceola County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Fiery, single-vehicle rollover crash on State Road 429 in Orange County kills 1, FHP says
Read full article: Fiery, single-vehicle rollover crash on State Road 429 in Orange County kills 1, FHP saysA single-vehicle rollover crash Saturday morning on State Road 429 in Orange County left one person dead and prompted the temporary closure of the roadway’s northbound offramp to Florida’s Turnpike, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Crash backs up traffic on State Road 429 near Turnpike in Orange County
Read full article: Crash backs up traffic on State Road 429 near Turnpike in Orange CountyA crash Saturday morning on State Road 429 northbound before mile marker 21 closed all lanes and stalled traffic as far back as State Road 535, according to Florida 511.
Driver critically injured after crash with semi-truck in Winter Garden, FHP says
Read full article: Driver critically injured after crash with semi-truck in Winter Garden, FHP saysA driver was hospitalized with critical injuries Thursday afternoon after losing control of their car, entering the path of oncoming traffic and striking a semi-truck in Winter Garden, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
UPDATE: Northbound lanes of S.R. 429 reopen near Winter Garden
Read full article: UPDATE: Northbound lanes of S.R. 429 reopen near Winter GardenAll northbound lanes of State Road 429 are closed from the Florida Turnpike interchange south to State Road 535, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Man ejected, run over, killed in I-4 rollover crash in Osceola County
Read full article: Man ejected, run over, killed in I-4 rollover crash in Osceola CountyA man was ejected from his car in a single-vehicle, rollover crash Monday morning on Interstate 4 in Osceola County before he was run over and killed by one or more vehicles, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The man, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from his car into the eastbound lanes, troopers said. Investigators believe the man was run over by more than one eastbound vehicle, with those drivers possibly unaware that they struck the victim, the FHP said. All eastbound lanes of I-4 are closed in the area for hours but reopened about five hours later. UPDATE: LANES NOW OPENEB Lanes of I-4 at SR-429 are now OPENThank you to @FHPOrlando for everything you do pic.twitter.com/NkZMXS8mVu — Trooper Steve (@TrooperSteve_) December 7, 2020
State Road 429 shut down in both directions following crash, authorities say
Read full article: State Road 429 shut down in both directions following crash, authorities sayState Road 429 is shut down in both directions between Schofield Road and New Independence Parkway after a crash, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. One person was ejected from a vehicle and airlifted for a trauma alert, according to authorities. People are asked to avoid the area.
Northbound lanes blocked on SR 429 after semi-truck veers off roadway
Read full article: Northbound lanes blocked on SR 429 after semi-truck veers off roadwayORANGE COUNTY, Fla. All northbound lanes along State Road 429 in Orange County are blocked after a semi-truck veered off the road, according to Florida Highway Patrol troopers. 429 ramp headed northbound on the turnpike when it drove off the road, toppling onto its side past the barricades. Traffic alert Orange County. SR-429 ramp to Northbound Turnpike. pic.twitter.com/nmMqUzUkDH FHP Orlando (@FHPOrlando) July 29, 2020Troopers asked drivers to use caution in the area as first responders worked the crash.
Driver ticketed in crash that killed 4 family members near Disney
Read full article: Driver ticketed in crash that killed 4 family members near DisneyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 26-year-old man was issued a ticket and taken into federal custody for a visa violation in connection with a crash that killed four people last month near Walt Disney World, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Lucas Dos Reis Laurindo, 26, was issued a ticket for careless driving last week, the strongest charge that could be made against him, the FHP said in a news release. Four occupants of the van were killed, as a result of the crash, troopers said. Dos Reis Laurindo was taken into custody by federal law enforcement for a visa violation on Feb. 28, the FHP said. The FHP said it sends its condolences to the surviving family members.
Surviving family members recount crash that left 4 dead near Disney World
Read full article: Surviving family members recount crash that left 4 dead near Disney WorldSurviving relatives of four people killed in a crash along State Road 429 near Walt Disney World are sharing their story for the first time. Shane Smith and his father-in-law, Bill Fay, were inside a van with several other family members when they were rear-ended at a high speed earlier this month. According to WBZ-TV in Boston, the family was just one day into their Disney vacation when the crash happened. We know they’re all in heaven. A viewing for the victims will be held Friday in Massachusetts, with the funerals the following day.
Sanford man, 61, killed in motorcycle crash
Read full article: Sanford man, 61, killed in motorcycle crashORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 61-year-old Sanford man was killed in a motorcycle crash Thanksgiving night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The FHP said Francis Mascaro died in the wreck, which happened around 9 p.m. on State Road 429 near State Road 46. 429 when he lost control of his bike, which struck a curb and culvert. Mascaro, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected from the bike, according to troopers. The crash is under investigation.
Nightly construction and detours on S.R. 429
Read full article: Nightly construction and detours on S.R. 429APOPKA, Fla. - The last major step toward completing the new full interchange between State Road 429 and State Road 414 is underway this week. Drivers will see construction in that area as the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority finish up the final paving operations. The following areas will be under construction from 8 p.m. to 5 p.m.:· Southbound S.R. · Westbound S.R. 414 between Keene Road and County Road 437A (Ocoee-Apopka Road) on Wednesday, July 18.