Major 408 Roadwork Aims to Ease Traffic Near Camping World Stadium

Neighbors voice concerns over congestion, hope new lane and ramp improvements will boost flow.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 2:49am

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An abstract, blurry scene of vehicles and pedestrians moving through a busy urban intersection, with soft, warm pools of light and color creating an atmospheric, dreamlike mood.The planned roadwork and infrastructure upgrades aim to ease the chronic traffic congestion that plagues the area around Camping World Stadium, especially during major events.Today in Orlando

The Central Florida Expressway Authority is launching a major project to widen State Road 408 near Camping World Stadium in Orlando, adding an eastbound lane and reworking ramps around the Tampa Avenue interchange. The goal is to improve traffic flow through this heavily traveled stretch, especially during daily commutes and major events. The project also includes local street improvements like wider sidewalks, new lighting, and landscaping to enhance safety and walkability.

Why it matters

Traffic congestion around Camping World Stadium is a longstanding issue for the surrounding neighborhood, causing gridlock during events and frustrating daily commuters. This project aims to address those problems by increasing capacity on the 408 toll road and making the local streets more pedestrian-friendly.

The details

The 408 widening project will add a fifth eastbound lane between Orange Blossom Trail and Interstate 4, while also reworking the ramps near the Tampa Avenue interchange. Below the roadway, there will be improvements to local streets including wider sidewalks, new lighting, and landscaping upgrades around Jones High School and Camping World Stadium.

  • Major construction is expected to begin this month (April 2026).
  • Many of the local street improvements could be finished within the next year to year and a half.
  • The overall project is expected to be complete in early 2029.

The players

Central Florida Expressway Authority

The agency overseeing the 408 widening and local street improvement project near Camping World Stadium.

Kay Barrington

A property owner near the Tampa Avenue interchange who attended a public meeting to voice concerns about traffic flow in the area.

Shan Rose

An Orlando City Commissioner who said residents' top concern has been traffic flow and limiting disruption to the surrounding community.

Brian Hutchings

A representative from the Central Florida Expressway Authority who said the project is designed to improve traffic flow on both the toll road and local streets.

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What they’re saying

“I was concerned about, mainly the traffic flow. We seem to have a lot of problems with traffic. And especially when they're trying to come out, leave the event.”

— Kay Barrington, Property Owner

“They wanted me to write down my suggestion and they're going to escalate it. So I'm happy about that.”

— Kay Barrington, Property Owner

“Residents' top concern has been traffic flow and limiting disruption to the surrounding community.”

— Shan Rose, Orlando City Commissioner

“The added lane should reduce lane changing and backups on 408, while longer and improved ramps near the stadium should help move traffic off local roads more efficiently after events.”

— Brian Hutchings, Central Florida Expressway Authority

What’s next

Major construction on the 408 widening project is expected to begin this month (April 2026).

The takeaway

This project represents a significant investment to address longstanding traffic issues around Camping World Stadium, with the goal of improving flow on the 408 toll road and making the surrounding streets more pedestrian-friendly. While some residents remain concerned about the impact, the agency overseeing the work believes the changes will ultimately benefit the entire community.