PHOTOS: Roadwork Continues on World Drive Near Magic Kingdom

Shannen Ace

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PHOTOS: Roadwork Continues on World Drive Near Magic Kingdom

While refurbishment of World Drive’s entrance archway continues, construction is ongoing down the road near Magic Kingdom. This is Phase II of a plan to improve traffic flow to and from Magic Kingdom and the surrounding resorts. Phase I was completed in 2019 with the extension of Floridian Way.

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Permits were filed in September 2020 for this portion of roadwork, which includes the extension and realignment of World Drive.

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Much of the construction is focused outside the Speedway station and the Car Care Center, where there are several large piles of dirt.

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A ramp to directly connect the Car Care Center to Magic Kingdom parking is in the works.

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Ramps connecting World Drive and Bear Island Road are also under construction.

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These tops of these tall beams will be much lower to the ground when the project is complete.

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You can read more about all of the details behind this construction project here, and find out more about Phase II specifically here.