KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) advises motorists of a one-day road closure on Oak Street between Lawrence Silas Boulevard and Royal Street in Kissimmee. The closure is scheduled from 9 p.m. Friday, October 18, to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 19, so that SunRail railroad crossing improvements can be made.
Oak Street will be closed in both directions during the full closure. Detours will be in place for both westbound and eastbound traffic. See attached detour map.
Motorists wishing to head westbound on Oak Street will be directed to turn left onto Lawrence Silas Boulevard, turn right onto Neptune Road, and turn right onto Main Street (U.S. 441) before returning to Oak Street. Motorists wishing to head eastbound on Oak Street will be directed to turn left onto Main Street and turn right onto East Vine Street (U.S. 192) before returning to Oak Street.
Drivers should remain alert to detours, directional cones and signage, and should expect delays. Pedestrians should follow sidewalk detour signs directing foot traffic.
Work zone safety is everyone’s job! Most incidents in work zones are preventable if you follow the tips below:
- Be Alert: Dedicate your full attention to the road and your surroundings in the work zone.
- Adjust Your Speed: Speeding accounts for nearly 37% of all traffic fatalities.
- Don’t Tailgate: Rear-end collisions are the most common type of work zone crashes.
- Expect the Unexpected: Be aware of workers and their equipment
- Minimize Distractions: Avoid changing the radio, eating, or touching phones and other electronics.
For more information, please contact the FDOT Public Information Office at FDOT-D5COMM@dot.state.fl.us or 386-943-5593.
