I-4

[cinderellagirl2280]

What is I-4 like these days? Is it still wise to bypass it? I know construction has been a pain in the butt on there.

 

[Teamubr]

I haven't been on I-4 in a few years since we flew into Tampa and drove over. From what I have read, it is still the same.

Avoid if you can.

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[BarbLynnM]

It was a nightmare for us. Avoid if possible

 

[Stratman50th]

I only use I-4 if I absolutely have to. I dread picking up or dropping off friends/family at MCO!
When coming home from the east, like 95, we use 417. The problem is where it dumps you off its 3 major highways feeding into and including I-4. Then stop and go for another 5ish miles.
So, I guess that's my answer.... I avoid 4 a's much as possible!

 

[bigdisneydaddy]

It was unavoidable for us to have to use I-4 in February, its still the madhouse it always was

 

[nancipants]

The Express Lanes just opened up, which is nice. 429 has construction near the Turnpike interchange right now, as well.

 

[FtW Mike]

We haven't used I 4 for approx. 7 years now. We took PaHunters' suggestion and now stay on I 95 to exit 212 , 407 this comes into 528 then got off at 417 South which brings me to I 4 one exit from World Drive.
Yes there are some tolls ( 4 or 5 exact count eludes me ) but both EZ PASS and Sun Pass are accepted

 

[morrik5]

We are used to the 400 series of highways in and around Toronto so the I4 doesn't bother us.

 

[Pigletpal40]

My son lives in Kissimmee. According to him, avoid it at all costs!

 

[Stratman50th]

My son lives in Kissimmee. According to him, avoid it at all costs!

I couldn't agree more!

 

[Judique]

I used the eastbound express lanes when leaving the week before Easter. Didn't even know they were open and was one of maybe 2-3 cars using the lanes.

It was like heaven compared to the usual mess from previous years. I came across on 528 to 417 on arrival as I was coming from Cape Canaveral. That was more crowded but not slowed or stopped and of course I used EZ Pass and SunPass.

 

[greeneyedchick]

What is I-4 like these days? Is it still wise to bypass it? I know construction has been a pain in the butt on there.

The express lanes are open and a lot of the construction has gone away. If you don't mind paying, I highly recommend the express lanes. Be aware that when you get off of them, they merge into the left most lane which can be tricky if you need to exit right away. It's also tricky because people are going so fast in the left lane.

 

[wdw_dine_junkie]

I live off I-4 east of Tampa , it sucks

 

[Stratman50th]

I live off I-4 east of Tampa , it sucks

Me too! And as I've stated above, (and over and over and over LOL) it truly does suck!

 

[cinderellagirl2280]

We are used to the 400 series of highways in and around Toronto so the I4 doesn't bother us.

I’m from the GTA too so if it’s comparable to the 401 and 400 then it may not be horrible for me

 

[morrik5]

I’m from the GTA too so if it’s comparable to the 401 and 400 then it may not be horrible for me

Piece of cake if you're used to traveling the 400 series of highways up here.

 

[morrik5]

I’m from the GTA too so if it’s comparable to the 401 and 400 then it may not be horrible for me

All of us from Ontario, Canada consider this normal traffic through Toronto. Not sure why they think I-4 is terrible lol. A couple of bleeps in the video where you might hear the odd *(^.