Patrick Marriott
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Still building bridge over canal between Epcot Drive & Typhoon Lagoon entrance. Looks like they are getting close to lane changes so last section (west away from DTD) bridge can be replaced.
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Disney Springs development to bring massive expansion to Buena Vista Drive
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danlb_2000
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WDWtraveler
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Photo update as of Thursday, Aug 27. The pedestrian bridge near the Orange parking garage now has railings on the long staircase.
As announced, as of Tuesday, Aug 25th, the center section of Buena Visa Drive near the Orange garage is now open to eastbound traffic. Reconfiguration/construction of the old eastbound Buena Visa Drive traffic lanes is now ongoing. You can no longer turn left from eastbound Buena Visa drive at the Orange garage entrance. Entrance to the Orange garage is gained by either a right turn from westbound Buena Visa drive, or a left turn from eastbound Buena Visa Drive at the Typhoon Lagoon intersection.
As announced, as of Tuesday, Aug 25th, the center section of Buena Visa Drive near the Orange garage is now open to eastbound traffic. Reconfiguration/construction of the old eastbound Buena Visa Drive traffic lanes is now ongoing. You can no longer turn left from eastbound Buena Visa drive at the Orange garage entrance. Entrance to the Orange garage is gained by either a right turn from westbound Buena Visa drive, or a left turn from eastbound Buena Visa Drive at the Typhoon Lagoon intersection.
djkidkaz
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Anyone know if the pedestrian bridges have elevators? If not, how are they ADA compliant?
Next Big Thing
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They have elevators (2), no escalators.
nelsonj3
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Here is a POV Drive-Through Video of Buena Vista Drive showing the current status of the construction. We tried to do some commentary, and I hope it isn't too bad. 
(The video starts at the WDW Main Gate, so you can skip ahead if you just want to see the construction.)
(The video starts at the WDW Main Gate, so you can skip ahead if you just want to see the construction.)
G00fyDad
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I live in Indiana and bought a Sunpass transponder. LOL I keep it loaded with $25 and we take it with us on our trips to use in the rental car after we land at MCO. We go off property enough to make it worthwhile.
Lord_Vader
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We live in Arkansas and did the same thing several of you did, purchase a SunPass and keep it loaded.
It is very nice to blow through the toll plazas without having to stop and you get a small discount too.
It is very nice to blow through the toll plazas without having to stop and you get a small discount too.
Mouse Detective
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By 2017 all systems in the USA have to have inter-operability with each other which means all toll-pass systems will link with each other. Your local pass will work in Florida and Florida's SunPass (including Orlando's E-PASS) will work in all other states.
G00fyDad
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Mouse Detective
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I recall reading an article about it but for the moment, this Wikipedia article summarizes the requirement:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moving_Ahead_for_Progress_in_the_21st_Century_Act
roj2323
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This sounds fantastic. Now all we need to do is get the auto manufactures to build them into the cars so we don't have to look at the things on the window.
G00fyDad
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While I do like the idea, it doesn't state that all tolls will work with each other.
chiefs11
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Sure it does:
"Also, electronic toll collection facilities have until October 1, 2016 to establish a nationwide interoperability agreement."
danlb_2000
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... and then watch the privacy advocates go ballistic.