Florida resurfacing project for CEMEX

CEMEX USA is playing a major role in the rebuilding of Florida’s I-4 highway. This 34km reconstruction of Central Florida’s main interstate highway is the largest and most complex infrastructure project currently underway in the state. The I-4 Improvement Project is upgrading interchanges and bridges to meet the needs of growing communities in Orange and Seminole Counties. CEMEX is supplying more than 4,900 truckloads of reinforced ready-mix concrete pipe and more than 294,000m3 of the 486,000m3 of ready-mi
January 30, 2017 Read time: 1 min
3016 CEMEX USA is playing a major role in the rebuilding of Florida’s I-4 highway. This 34km reconstruction of Central Florida’s main interstate highway is the largest and most complex infrastructure project currently underway in the state. The I-4 Improvement Project is upgrading interchanges and bridges to meet the needs of growing communities in Orange and Seminole Counties. CEMEX is supplying more than 4,900 truckloads of reinforced ready-mix concrete pipe and more than 294,000m3 of the 486,000m3 of ready-mix concrete required for this project.

The renovated section of the I-4 will enable this highway to better accommodate the daily flow of vehicles, while meeting current industry standards. The upgraded route will deliver increased reliability and visibility, reduced travel times, and better traffic flow.
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