Work begins on project to add 917 truck parking spots along I-4 in Florida

Federal transportation officials broke ground on a major truck parking project on the I-4 corridor in Central Florida.

On Thursday, June 18, 2026, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator (FMCSA) Derek Barrs joined Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) officials to break ground on five new truck parking expansion projects.

The projects will collectively add 917 new truck parking spaces along the I-4 corridor, according the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

Work will begin this summer on three sites in Seminole and Volusia counties, with construction expected to be completed by mid-2027.

Starting in 2027, work will begin on an additional two sites in Osceola and Orange counties.

Officials say that the new truck parking sites will save truckers time and improve highway safety along a key freight corridor.

“Our truckers deserve a safe place to rest,” said FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster. “Through Secretary Duffy’s Pro-Trucker package, Florida is able to expand and deliver dedicated parking spaces right where they are needed most—along the I-4 corridor, which has the highest unmet demand in the state. The Trump Administration is proud to stand with these dedicated, hardworking men and women by funding these commonsense safety solutions.”

“Truck drivers shouldn’t have to choose between following the law and finding a safe place to park,” said Barrs. “These new parking spaces will help drivers get the rest they need, reduce dangerous roadside parking, and make one of Florida’s busiest freight corridors safer for everyone. This investment addresses one of the most persistent challenges facing truck drivers today while strengthening the safe and efficient movement of freight across Central Florida.”

“These new I-4 truck parking sites reflect a shared commitment to improving roadway safety, relieving congestion, and strengthening the supply chain,” said FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue. “Florida is getting more out of every dollar by approaching these projects with a focus on innovation and smart delivery. That’s how our state turns opportunity into results.”