Central Florida — You will soon have art to look at as you sit in traffic along Interstate 4.
The I-4 Ultimate Project Art Endowment Committee, consisting of representatives of I-4 Mobility Partners, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the construction joint venture of Skanska Granite Lane (SGL Constructors), is granting six municipalities $1.5 million for public art installations.
A press release says the art will be integrated into the I-4 Ultimate project landscape to “enhance the signature interstate corridor, creating a more scenic and cultural experience for motorists and pedestrians.”
Each community will select their own artists who will be tasked with creating something that will “leave a positive mark on Central Florida for years to come, “ said Paul Wabi, FDOT district 5 construction program manager in a news release.
The money will be split among the city of Orlando, Orange County, the town of Eatonville, Winter Park, Maitland, and Altamonte Springs.
Look for the Final artistic creations to be in place by February 2021.