A new pedestrian bridge overpass serving the four corners of the International Drive and Sand Lake Road intersection is slowly moving along the Orange County process, with a new design to increase safety for tourists, visitors and local Orlando residents.
According to Orange County, the International Drive Pedestrian Overpass Intersection Analysis and Overpass Conceptual Design Study is being undertaken to create an “iconic feature that enhances pedestrian and bicycle safety at the busy intersection of International Drive and Sand Lake Road.” The study will propose appropriate end treatments/approaches transversely across the intersection.
Orange County said they would consider conceptual design alternatives that serve as a functional pedestrian/bicycle crossing and an aesthetic gateway to the I-Drive District. The study is supposed to evaluate and recommend measures to preserve existing street level cross walks, drainage, lighting, signage, signalization and major utility relocation improvements that will address the existing and future demands of all modes of transportation.
“This aesthetic gateway design will contemplate other special treatments to draw motorists’ awareness to the architectural significance of the I-4 and Sand Lake Road Interchange improvements,” Orange County stated. “The Study will recommend features that establish a relationship with the iconic features being planned for the interchange.”
