Both directions of Colonial Drive near Interstate 4 will be closed to traffic this weekend for work on the railroad crossing, transportation officials said.
- Colonial Drive (State Road 50) closed in both directions this weekend
- Crews will work on railroad crossing
- Detours will be posted; FDOT advises planning extra travel time
The railroad crossing, just east of I-4, will close at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 and is expected to reopen by 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17.
The road closure is needed to install new concrete panels and asphalt approaches, the Florida Department of Transportation said.
Detour signs will be placed around the area to direct drivers around the work zone.
Westbound Colonial Drive traffic will be forced to turn left onto North Orange Avenue, then make a right turn onto West Amelia Street, then a right turn onto North Garland Avenue.
Eastbound Colonial Drive traffic will be forced to take a right onto North Hughey Avenue, take a left onto West Amelia Street, then turn left onto North Magnolia Avenue.
The roads may reopen early if the work is finished early.
Closure and detour routes
Source: Florida Department of Transportation