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Construction to slow traffic on State Road 417 this week

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A construction project along State Road 417 is expected to cause some traffic issues this week.

The $65 million Boggy Creek Interchange project is expected to give drivers better access to the Orlando International Airport.

The 417 will be down to one lane in both directions between Boggy Creek Road and Lake Nona Boulevard every day through Friday.

The closures will happen from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. then again between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.