ORLANDO, Fla. \u2013 Central Florida drivers are feeling the squeeze as traffic congestion continues despite major road projects underway.<\/p>\n
The I-4 corridor in Orlando recently underwent a significant makeover, and the Central Florida Expressway Authority is investing millions to expand the 408 expressway. Yet, many drivers say the improvements have not solved the growing traffic problems.<\/p>\n
One example is the on-ramp from 408 westbound to I-4, which, during morning and afternoon rush hours, is often bumper-to-bumper.<\/p>\n
[WATCH: Expressway Authority green-lights $218M project for SR 408]<\/p>\n
Bernice Crawford, who has driven in Central Florida for three decades, has noticed the increase in congestion on interstates, highways, and surface streets. <\/p>\n
\u201cI remember back in the day that there was hardly any traffic. I\u2019m just saying the truth. And it\u2019s just the commute. Everything\u2019s just so much worse,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Crawford welcomes the ongoing work to add more lanes. <\/p>\n
\u201cWell, as long as they\u2019re going to be making more lanes, I think it\u2019s highly important because there\u2019s always stop-and-go traffic. So definitely, for more lanes,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Drivers on 408 westbound trying to access either direction of I-4 are likely to face delays as well.<\/p>\n
[WATCH: Study says Orlando is 38th most congested city in the US] <\/p>\n
Tiffany Phillips, another Orlando resident, expressed frustration not only about being late but also about safety. <\/p>\n
\u201cI just hope sometimes I don\u2019t get into a car accident,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The current strategy to improve infrastructure focuses on adding lanes, but this comes with the downside of more tolls\u2014a growing concern among Central Florida drivers.<\/p>\n
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