What are Oviedo residents experiencing due to the State Road 417 widening?

Residents are experiencing loud noise and vibrations from the ongoing construction work on the Seminole Expressway.

When will the pile-driving operations for the State Road 417 expansion conclude?

The pile-driving operations are expected to last for about a month and continue through February 6, 2026.

Who is managing the State Road 417 widening project in Oviedo?

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is managing the widening project, not the city of Oviedo.

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Oviedo Homes Shake as Expressway Widening Begins

6 Jan

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Summary

Residents report loud banging and vibrations from construction work.
Pile-driving operations are scheduled to last approximately one month.
City officials remind residents FDOT manages the expansion project.

Oviedo Homes Shake as Expressway Widening Begins

Construction noise and vibrations are already impacting Oviedo residents as the Florida Department of Transportation begins its major expansion of the Seminole Expressway, State Road 417. Work is underway to widen the road from four to eight lanes between Aloma Avenue and State Road 434. Residents in the Seneca Bend neighborhood are reporting significant disturbances, including loud banging and tremors that shake their homes.

The most disruptive phase, involving pile-driving operations, is scheduled to commence and is expected to last for approximately one month. These operations will occur daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and are anticipated to continue through February 6, 2026. Despite efforts by crews to mitigate impacts, daily noise and vibrations are expected, along with temporary lane shifts.