Depression Forced Full Closure of I-4 West Near ChampionsGate Thursday Night

The westbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Davenport were fully closed on Thursday evening, February 19, 2026, at approximately 7:20 p.m. due to a depression in the roadway. The closure affected the stretch between Exit 55 and Exit 58 (ChampionsGate area near Davenport/US-27).

Traffic was diverted, with westbound motorists directed to exit at Exit 58. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) crews responded to assess and repair the depression. Repair work continued overnight for approximately 12 hours.

All westbound lanes were reopened to traffic by Friday morning, February 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. It is unclear at this time what may have caused this depression. Nothing further at this time.