Northbound Parramore Avenue is closed between Central Boulevard and Washington Street, expected through Nov. 18; Ossie Street stays closed through April 20, 2028

The City of Orlando has closed northbound Parramore Avenue between Central Boulevard and Washington Street for the Coalition for the Homeless construction, and expects it to stay closed through Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026. Ossie Street between Terry Avenue and Parramore Avenue is closed through April 20, 2028.

What changed

• Northbound Parramore Avenue: the City's page says "Northbound Parramore Avenue will be closed between Central Boulevard and Washington Street (including the sidewalk on the east side) beginning Wednesday, August 12, 2026."
• "The closure is expected to remain in place through Wednesday, November 18, 2026 (approximately three months) while crews complete roadway and utility connections."
• "If necessary, the closure may be extended for the full 20-month project duration."
• Ossie Street: "Ossie Street will be closed between Terry Avenue and Parramore Avenue from Wednesday, August 12, through April 20, 2028 (approximately 20 months)."
• Why: the closures are for the Coalition for the Homeless building project, per the City. Orange County's release names the building a "new Center for Women and Families".
• The bus: LYNX lists a "Parramore Avenue Closure" for route #19 Richmond Heights.

When

• Started: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026 at 9 a.m., per the City. LYNX's alert dates its own detour from Monday, Aug. 3.
• Parramore: the City expects the closure "to remain in place through Wednesday, November 18, 2026", and says it may be extended. LYNX's alert text also gives Nov. 18.
• Ossie Street: through April 20, 2028.

Where

• Parramore Avenue, northbound, between Central Boulevard and Washington Street, with the sidewalk on the east side.
• Ossie Street, between Terry Avenue and Parramore Avenue.

What it means if you live here

• Local access stays open: "Access to businesses and residences within the affected area will be maintained for local traffic. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes and allow additional travel time."
• Riding LYNX #19: the outbound detour, as LYNX posts it, is "Regular Route to Parramore Avenue R - Washington Street L - Westmoreland Drive L - Church Street R - Parramore Regular route".
• Questions about the work: the City's page lists the contractor, "DeAngelis Diamond Inc.", as the construction contact.