As dangerous Hurricane Milton churns toward Florida, it is affecting travel throughout the state. Below is the latest information and will updated as more details become available.
TRACKING THE TROPICS: Hurricane Center | Hurricane Guide
ROADS
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he has directed the suspension of tolls across Central Florida and West Florida, as well as Alligator Alley, in preparation for Milton. Tolls in these areas will be waived for seven days until Oct. 14.
Roads included within the toll suspension order include:
Collier and Broward Counties
- Alligator Alley
Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties
- Suncoast Parkway
- I-4 Connector
- Selmon Expressway
- Veterans Expressway
- Gateway Expressway
- 275 Express
- Pinellas Bayway
- Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Osceola, Orange, Lake, Seminole, Sumter and Polk counties
- Turnpike Mainline between I-75 (MP 309) and Canoe Creek Service Plaza (MP 229)
- S.R. 453
- S.R. 451
- Wekiva Parkway
- Apopka Expressway
- Beachline Expressway
- Central Florida Greeneway
- East-West Expressway
- I-4 Express
- Western Beltway
- Osceola Parkway
- Poinciana Parkway
- Southern Connector Extension
- Seminole Expressway
- Polk Parkway
Toll facilities for the Florida Department of Transportation, Florida's Turnpike Enterprise, Central Florida Expressway Authority and Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority are included with this suspension.
FDOT is implementing Emergency Shoulder Use along Interstate 4 and portions of Interstate 75 to help facilitate the flow of traffic for travelers evacuating the storm’s potential impact area.
AIRPORTS
Palm Beach International Airport
Palm Beach International Airport reopened Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. with some cancellations.
Oct. 10, 1:00 p.m.: PBI has reopened. There are still some cancellations so check with your airline before coming to the airport. Plan to arrive two hours before your scheduled departure. Limited shopping and dining available. 🌀✈️ #FlyPBI #HurricaneMilton pic.twitter.com/a4Ud79h7VM
— Palm Beach International Airport (@flyPBI) October 10, 2024
Vero Beach Regional Airport
Vero Beach Regional Airport is closing at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9. It will update when it expects to reopen.
Due to Hurricane Milton's expected impacts, Vero Beach Regional Airport will close on October 9, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. If traveling with Breeze Airways, please visit https://t.co/fo13biEE0j for important information regarding flight status, refunds, or rescheduling options. pic.twitter.com/x0p4JUGjyQ
— Vero Beach Regional Airport (@flyverobeach) October 9, 2024
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport remains open. Officials are monitoring the storm and officials said they will provide updates if this forecast changes. If you're traveling today, check with your airline for updated flight status before coming here.
#WeatherAlert No. 4: FLL is open and operational. Some flight cancellations and delays continue after #HurricaneMilton's landfall over Florida's Gulf Coast. #FLLFlyers are reminded to check their airline for flight status updates before coming to the airport.
— Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Int'l Airport (FLL) (@FLLFlyer) October 10, 2024
(Updated: Thursday,… pic.twitter.com/AYOa5L82qc
Miami International
Miami International Airport remains open. Airport officials said they are closely monitoring Milton and encourage travelers to confirm their flight status with their airline for any potential updates.
⚠ #WeatherAdvisory (10/10/24) ⚠
— Miami Int'l Airport (@iflymia) October 10, 2024
MIA remains open, and we are committed to ensuring your travel plans go smoothly. While we were not in the path of Hurricane #Milton, we are seeing some cancellations and delays. We encourage travelers to confirm their flight status with their… pic.twitter.com/maoCGLxmAO
Orlando International Airport
Orlando International Airport and Orlando Executive Airport is receiving a few domestic arrivals Thursday evening, but no departing flights will orrcur. Departure will resume Friday, Oct. 11.
Operational Update/8 – Hurricane Milton
— Orlando International Airport (@MCO) October 10, 2024
Although we’ll receive a few domestic arrivals this evening, no departures or international flights will occur. Please don’t come to the airport for a departing flight tonight. Departures begin tomorrow. Check with your airline for updates. pic.twitter.com/PoUxvgLmiU
Tampa International Airport
Tampa International Airport will reopen 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11.
🚨 GOOD NEWS: TPA TO REOPEN AT 8 A.M. FRIDAY 🚨
— Tampa International Airport ✈️ (@FlyTPA) October 10, 2024
🛑 We remain closed to the public today
🔨 Repairs to our campus are underway
✅ We're working with our partners to make sure staff can return safely
✈️ Check directly with your airline for the latest flight updates pic.twitter.com/CqxUkvpRGe
Orlando Sanford International Airport
Orlando Sanford International Airport will resume operations on Friday, Oct. 11.
Orlando Sanford International Airport will resume operations on 10/11/2024.
— Orlando Sanford International Airport (@SFB_Airport) October 10, 2024
Allegiant customers: visit https://t.co/J6ZqIz3xnf for updates.
Check with your contacts for services like car rentals & Global Entry for hours on Friday.
Stay tuned for updates. pic.twitter.com/o793qO0B0T
Southwest Florida International Airport
RSW will reopen tomorrow morning at 4 a.m., with TSA checkpoints opening at 7:30 a.m.
RSW will reopen tomorrow morning at 4: a.m. TSA checkpoints will open at 7:30 a.m. Airlines will begin operating flights at 9 a.m. You need to check with your airline for specific flight information.
— SWFL Int'l Airport (@RSWAirport) October 10, 2024
Thank you for your patience and understanding. (Post 2/2) pic.twitter.com/jdKkNp1stD
TRAINS
Brightline will cease operations all day Wednesday, Thursday and part of Friday between West Palm Beach and Orlando in advance of Milton. Brightline said they will resume full operations after an assessment of track conditions once the storm has passed. Passengers who currently have a reservation should refer to their email for updates on their trip.
Brightline service to/from Orlando suspended
— Brightline (@GoBrightline) October 9, 2024
10/9, 10/10, and part of 10/11. West Palm Beach-Miami service is still operating. Check your email for travel updates.
Tri-Rail
The South Florida Regional Transportation Authority will resume services Friday, Oct. 11.
BRIDGES
The bridges that connect to North and South Hutchinson Island have reopened as of 9 a.m. Oct. 10. St. Lucie County asks that only residents that reside on the island use the bridges at this time.
The Barber and 17th Street bridges in Indian River County are temporarily closed due to flooding and downed power lines.
BUS SERVICE
Palm Tran bus service in Palm Beach County will resume operations Friday, Oct. 11. This includes Connection, Go-Glades, BusLink and the Port Saint Lucie Express.
Indian River County's public transit system, GoLine, will suspend services Wednesday starting at 1 p.m. and anticipates resuming services Friday, Oct. 11.
Refresh this page for updates as they become available.
