FCPA Webinar: Orange County’ s Kirkman Road Extension: An Orlando Icon
Date & Time: Wed. July 16, 2025, 11:30 AM EST
Description: The Kirkman Road extension in Orlando was recently completed and opened to traffic. A key feature of the extension is an elevated traffic circle that functions as the entrance to Epic Universe’ s parking and hotels, as well as allowing for uninterrupted bus traffic between the original Universal Orlando and the new Epic Universe theme parks.
The Kirkman Road Extension from Universal Blvd. to Carrier Drive( 1.7 miles) provides another north-south corridor connecting to an area roadway network that will serve the region’ s mobility needs. The project has been part of Orange County’ s long-range plan. Since 2000, Orange County’ s Transportation Planning has identified this public road extension as a needed project. Orange County has always envisioned the Kirkman Road Extension to be a public-private partnership. However, due to lack of funds, the project was unable get off the ground until 2017 when Universal stepped up as a private-sector partner to get the extension complete.
SPEAKERS
Douglas J. Holdener, P. E.
Director · Florida Concrete Pipe Association
Kenneth Leeming, M. S., P. E.
Manager- Highway Construction Division Orange County Public Works Department
Mr. Leeming is a seasoned Professional Engineer with over 38 years of experience specializing in roadway design and construction. He holds both a Bachelor’ s and a Master’ s degree in Civil Engineering, and has led numerous infrastructure projects from planning through execution. His expertise includes highway and urban roadway design, construction management, and quality control, with a proven track record of delivering complex transportation projects on time and within budget. Ken’ s deep technical knowledge and leadership have made him a trusted professional in both public and private sector developments.
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