FDOT continues safety and traffic improvements at edge of Mount Dora

Construction is now underway at the interchange of U.S. Highway 441 and Old Highway 441, where the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is making operational and safety upgrades as part of a larger resurfacing project in north Orange County.
FDOT officials said all traffic movements will be maintained throughout construction, but motorists should expect temporary lane closures and closely follow posted signage as new lanes are added. The work is taking place south of downtown Mount Dora and is expected to impact both residents and visitors in the area.
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A key element of the project includes correcting the current skewed alignment at the U.S. 441 and County Road 500A (Old Hwy 441) intersection. The realignment will create a standard T-intersection to improve visibility, reduce confusion, and enhance safety for turning vehicles—especially those turning left from northbound U.S. 441.

The project also introduces a range of pedestrian and bicycle enhancements. Bicycle keyholes will be added at right-turn lanes to provide safer transitions for cyclists. Pedestrian improvements include high-visibility crosswalks, upgraded lighting, pedestrian refuge islands, new signals at Stoneybrook Hills Parkway, and sidewalk connections to nearby LakeXpress transit stops.

From Sunday, July 27 through Friday, August 1, drivers can expect alternating single-lane closures in both directions of U.S. 441 between Wadsworth Road and Sacred Oak Drive. The closures will shift between inside and outside lanes as crews widen medians and perform drainage work.

FDOT is urging all roadway users to travel with caution and observe safety signage throughout the construction period.
For more project updates, visit FDOT’s project site.

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