Lane, the US-based subsidiary of Webuild, has secured a $582m contract to design and construct a section of the Moving I-4 Forward – Project 2 in Florida.
The project, fully awarded to Lane by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), will modernise a 5km segment of Interstate 4 (I-4) near the junction with State Road 429.
The planned improvements will include constructing four general-purpose lanes and two express lanes in each direction. This will directly connect I-4 and State Road 429, removing complex traffic weaving for motorists.
The initiative is expected to reduce congestion and travel delays at a critical intersection and prepare the I-4 median for a potential future rail corridor.
Additionally, Lane will widen Old Lake Wilson Road, adding separate sidewalks and bicycle lanes.
The FDOT has initiated this project as part of the Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative intended to adapt existing transport infrastructure to support regional population growth and increasing traffic.
The improvements aim to better serve tourism, local communities and trade by strengthening connectivity and improving evacuation reliability during emergencies.
According to Lane, the accelerated project schedule will enable the infrastructure to become operational ahead of original estimates.
The company said: “The work to be done by Lane will ensure smoother traffic flow, improve the quality of life for nearby residents, and enhance evacuation resilience in case of an emergency.”
Lane has maintained a presence in Florida for several decades, with 11 current projects in the state, including four within an 80km radius of the new I-4 segment.
The company’s local experience includes a network of suppliers, validated logistics and personnel familiar with state infrastructure.
Webuild, Lane’s parent company, brings additional expertise, citing experience on more than 82,700km of road and highway projects globally.
Together, the two companies are also working on upgrades to I-85 in North Carolina, the modernisation of Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia and several major transport infrastructure projects across Florida.
The broader Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative from the FDOT is intended to accommodate rising demand for road transport in central Florida, particularly between Polk and Orange counties, by constructing multiple express lanes in key corridors.
