Lane closures on SR 436 near Lake Howell Road run day and night this week as Casselberry repaving continues

Drivers heading south toward Casselberry and the Orange County line on State Road 436 should plan on lane closures around the clock this week.

The Florida Department of Transportation says crews will work in two shifts on the stretch of SR 436, also known as Semoran Boulevard, between Lake Howell Road and Casselton Drive.

The schedule

Overnight, Sunday, Nov. 1, through Thursday, Nov. 5, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.: intermittent single-lane closures in the outside lanes of northbound and southbound SR 436, plus closures on side streets, while crews mill and pave.
Daytime, Monday, Nov. 2, through Friday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: intermittent single-lane closures in both the inside and outside lanes in each direction for concrete work and manhole adjustments.

Each overnight closure ends at 6 a.m. the following morning, according to FDOT's lane closure notice for Seminole County, the only state road closure the agency lists in the county this week.

About the project

The work is part of a resurfacing project covering about 2.1 miles of SR 436, from Lake Howell Road to the Orange County line. FDOT lists the construction cost at $6.8 million, with work that began in spring 2026 and an estimated finish in spring 2027. CWR Contracting is the contractor.

Besides new pavement meant to extend the life of the road, the project updates pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps where needed to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act standards. It also adds raised concrete channelizing islands at several spots along the corridor, which FDOT says will improve traffic flow and cut down on conflict points between vehicles.

FDOT asks drivers, cyclists and people on foot to use caution in the work zone. Questions about the project can go to FDOT communications representative Ryan Yglesias at 407-278-2713.

Sources

cflroads.com

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