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Hurricane Ian Update: Catastrophic Storm Surge, Winds and Flooding Expected

At 1100 AM EDT (1500 UTC), the eye of Hurricane Ian was located about 45 miles west-northwest of Naples, Florida. Ian is moving toward the north-northeast near 9 mph (15 km/h). This general motion with a reduction in forward speed is forecast today, followed by a turn toward the northeast on Thursday. On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move onshore within the hurricane warning area in a few hours, move over central Florida tonight and Thursday morning and emerge over the read more…

The article: Hurricane Ian Update: Catastrophic Storm Surge, Winds and Flooding Expected, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

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Hurricane Ian Update: New Watches and Warnings Issued for Florida, Georgia and South Carolina

At 1100 AM EDT, the center of Hurricane Ian was located about 305 miles south-southwest of Sarasota, Florida. Ian is moving toward the north near 10 mph (17 km/h), and this motion is expected to continue today. A turn toward the north-northeast with a reduction in forward speed is forecast tonight and Wednesday.

On the forecast track, the center of Ian is expected to move over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico in a couple of hours, pass west of the Florida Keys later today, and approach the read more…

The article: Hurricane Ian Update: New Watches and Warnings Issued for Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

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Hurricane Ian Update: Road Construction and Lane Closures Suspended in Tampa Bay Area

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has suspended all lane closures in the Tampa Bay area. With Hurricane Ian approaching, the Department has directed FDOT road and bridge contractors to temporarily suspend all operations on active construction projects within the projected path.

All available lanes will remain open on the interstate and State Road system in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus counties.

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The article: Hurricane Ian Update: Road Construction and Lane Closures Suspended in Tampa Bay Area, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

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State of Emergency Declared for 24 Florida Counties Ahead of Tropical Depression 9

What will likely be called Hurricane Ian as it strengthens is forecast to hit Florida, and Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in 24 counties.

Tropical Depression Nine formed in the Caribbean on Friday with a path that could bring it to Florida next week as a major Category 3 hurricane. As of 5:00 pm today the its projected path has the system approaching Florida late Tuesday and making landfall Wednesday.

Tropical Depression Nine has the potential to strengthen read more…

The article: State of Emergency Declared for 24 Florida Counties Ahead of Tropical Depression 9, was originally published on The I-4 Exit Guide

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Washington State DOT Will Suspend Most Construction for Memorial Day Holiday

The Washington State Department of Transportation reports that most state highway construction work will be suspended through the holiday weekend – including Monday, May 30 – to ease congestion.

However, please stay alert for new lane shifts or work zone staging areas that may remain in pla read more…

The article: Washington State DOT Will Suspend Most Construction for Memorial Day Holiday, was originally published on I-5 Exit Guide

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Tennessee DOT to Suspend All Lane Closure Activity for the Holiday Weekend

Road Construction will not delay motorists as they travel Tennessee’s highways this Memorial Day weekend. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at noon on Friday, May 27 through 6:00 a.m. on read more…

The article: Tennessee DOT to Suspend All Lane Closure Activity for the Holiday Weekend, was originally published on I-75 Exit Guide

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Delaware’s Speed Safety Program in I-95 Construction Zone to Begin Issuing Violations

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) in partnership with the Delaware State Police announce the warning period for the Electronic Speed Safety Program in the I-95 construction zone in Wilmington ends on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Beginning Monday, April 18, 2022, first-time offenders read more…

The article: Delaware’s Speed Safety Program in I-95 Construction Zone to Begin Issuing Violations, was originally published on I-95 Exit Guide

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