Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones.
This information is provided to us by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Airport Road (SR 572) Railroad Reconstruction Project between Old Tampa Road and New Tampa Highway (US 92): Construction project: Airport Road from Old Tampa to New Tampa Highway remains closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic while crews rebuild the approaches to the railroad crossing. Access to Airport Road north and south of the railroad tracks is open to local traffic only. Detour signs will direct motorists. Contractor Gibbs and Register is estimated to complete the project by the end of May, weather permitting.
Drane Field Road (SR 572) at Waring Road: Maintenance permit project: The right turn lane from Drane Field Road onto Waring Road will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, while crews from Spivey Utility Construction work on utilities.
East Main Street from US 98 (Bartow Road) to west of Lake Bonny Drive: The City of Lakeland’s Main Street Beautification Project: The city’s contractor is making roadway improvements including removing and replacing the old asphalt, constructing medians, curb and gutter, signalization, landscaping, signing and pavement markings. Work is underway to make modifications to the existing four-lane roadway. Crews will change the existing four-lanes into a two-lane roadway with a concrete median and turn lanes. Motorists should expect the two inside lanes to be permanently closed for construction of the concrete median. The intersection of Main Street and Ingraham Avenuewill be partiallyclosedto trafficfor the construction of brick pavercrosswalks throughSunday, May12. Traffic will be detoured around the intersectionas needed for the duration of the cross walk construction. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area. The project is estimated for completion by late summer/fall 2013. The contractor is Florida Safety Contractors, Inc.
Lakeland Hills Boulevard (SR 33) between Glenwood Drive and Robson Road: Maintenance permit project. On Monday, May 13, motorists should expect a northbound right lane closure for approximately 3 hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.
North Florida Avenue, rail crossing safety project: Construction project: This project improves the rail crossing at North Florida Avenue, by rebuilding the existing rail crossing approaches and improving the Citrus Connection bus terminal entrance. Work on the Citrus Connection bus terminal entrance is scheduled to begin Saturday, May 18, with one lane of North Florida Avenue closed while crews work on the bus driveway. Lane closures throughout the project are scheduled from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 24, 2013, so crews can place the final layer of asphalt, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction workers in the construction zone. This project is estimated for completion by the end of May 2013. The contractor is Gibbs and Register.
I-4 from the Hillsborough County Line to the Osceola County Line: Maintenance project: The contractor is repairing cable barrier and guardrail on I-4. No lane closures are expected, but motorists are advised to be aware of work vehicles entering and exiting the roadway. Please use caution driving in this area.
US 98 from CR 540A to SR 540 (Winter Lake Road): Construction project: Work is underway to widen the roadway from four to six lanes. Crews continue to work on grading (smoothing out the roadbed), paving, improving drainage and temporary widening activities at Banana Creek Bridge. Motorists should expect temporary lane closures of northbound and/or southbound lanes on US 98 between 6:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Weather permitting, this project is anticipated for completion in spring 2015. The contractor is The Lane Construction Corporation.
US 98, North of Sharon Drive: Maintenance permit project: Crews will continue installing fiber optic cable the week of May 13. There will be no lane closures. Pedestrians are advised to use caution in this area.
US 92 from Crutchfield Road to the I-4 ramp: Maintenance contract project: Crews are repairing concrete slabs in the area. Work will continue through Friday, May 17.Nighttime lane closures are expected from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists should use caution while in the work zone.
US 92 from East Gary Road to North Eastside Drive in Lakeland: Construction project: Fairway Avenue just north of US 92 will be closed from north of US 92 to East Magnolia Street, Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17. Northbound Fairway Avenue and eastbound US 92 motorists turning north on Fairway Avenue will be rerouted north on Meridian Avenue then east on Magnolia Street to Fairway Avenue. Westbound US 92 motorists turning north on Fairway Avenue will be rerouted north on East Lake Parker Drive then east on Lakeview Street to Fairway Avenue. Watch for detour signs. The road closure is necessary while crews remove old drainage pipe and construct new curb inlet and manhole at the intersection. The project includes drainage improvements, new sidewalks, curb, gutter and pedestrian signals on the north side of US 92. This project is expected to be completed summer of 2013.The contractor is LJ Construction Company.
US 27 from Highlands County Line to North of US 98: Construction project: Work is underway to improve the intersection and drainage and to resurface the roadway. Motorists should watch for daytime lane closures in the southbound lanes while crews resurface the roadway. Motorists also should use caution when driving through this area.This project is expected to be completed by fall 2013.The contractor is APAC Southeast, Inc.
US 27 and Cottonwood Drive intersection: Maintenance permit project: Weather permitting, the week of May 13, crews may need to continue the installation of the new signal cable over US 27. Intermittent nighttime lane closures will occur from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m.Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for workers in the area.
US 27 at Home Run Boulevard: Maintenance permit project: Weather permitting, the week of May 13, crews will begin striping the right turn lane, driveway entrance and placing curb and gutter. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures from 9 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction workers in the construction zone.
US 27 at Central Avenue: Maintenance permit project: Crews will be performing drainage work during the week of May 13. No lane closures are expected, but motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction workers in the construction zone.
US 27 near the entrance to Florida Natural Citrus: Maintenance permit project: During the week of May 13, southbound US 27 travel lanes, near the entrance to Florida Natural Citrus, may be reduced to one lane for approximately one hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for temporary power pole installation. Motorists are reminded to use caution and watch for lane closures.
US 27 from Ritchie Road to south of Barry Road: Construction project: This project will expand US 27 from a four-lane divided highway to a six-lane divided highway. Work includes, milling (removing old asphalt) and resurfacing the existing roadway, drainage improvements, improved signalization, lighting, installation of sound barrier walls, sidewalk construction, installation of five-foot paved bike lanes, and signing and pavement markings.Drainage improvements and utility operations are ongoing from Ritchie Road to south of Barry Road Work also includes noise wall foundation installation and sidewalk construction.Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction workers in the construction zone. Project completion is expected in fall 2014. The contractor is Southland Construction Services, Inc.
US 17 from 9th Street SE in Fort Meade to Tilghman Road: Maintenance project: Work continues through the middle of May 2013, to clean and reshape ditches, rework shoulders and medians. Motorists should expect possible lane closures, delays. Motorists are also asked to use caution.
US 17 at Cypress Gardens Boulevard: Maintenance permit project: During the week of May 13, crews continue to construct a new driveway, curb and sidewalk. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., weather permitting. Motorists should use caution while in this area.
SR 572/Airport Road at Gay Road: Maintenance permit project: Work continues to make turn lane and sidewalk improvements. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the week of May 13, weather permitting. Motorists are also asked to use caution.
SR 559, a quarter mile south of Lundy Road: Maintenance permit project: TECO crews will need to replace one of their poles. During the week of May 13, motorists should expect a southbound lane closure from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area and expect delays.
SR 540 North of 44 Avenue: Maintenance permit project: Work continues the week of May 13, to construct a new driveway and sidewalk. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures at night from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., weather permitting. Motorists also should use caution while in this area.
SR 60 (Van Fleet Drive) from west of US 98/Broadway Avenue to west of US 17 (SR 555): Construction project: Work continues to rebuild and widen the existing SR 60/US 98 intersection in Bartow from asphalt to concrete and provide additional travel lanes. Work includes concrete pavement, asphalt milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, sidewalk, lighting, signalization, signing and pavement marking and landscaping.
Fort Fraser Trail status: Westbound SR 60 entrance open; eastbound SR 60 entrance closed.Access to businesses is being maintained and motorists should use caution and watch for workers. For more information, visit the <www.IdriveUS98.com> Web site.This project is anticipated for completion late this fall.The contractor is Cone & Graham, Inc.
SR 60 from east of Peace Creek to US 27 (approximately 4.7 miles): Construction project: Crews are resurfacing the roadway. During the week of May 13, motorists should expect daytime lane closures (Monday through Friday) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as crews install lighting, signage and lay sod. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures for installation of guardrail on the SR 60 overpass at US 27, weather permitting. Motorists are advised to use caution.Project completion is expected in spring 2013. The contractor is APAC Southeast, Inc.
SR 60, north of Sam Keen Road: Maintenance permit project: During the week of May 13, crews will continue conducting soil borings. No lane closures are anticipated, but pedestrians and motorists are advised to use caution and watch for crews in this area.
SR 60, approximately 2.4 miles east of South Florida Avenue: Maintenance permit project: During the week of May 13, crews will continue modifying driveway entrances including removal of two existing driveways and culvert and ditch restoration. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures in the right eastbound lane from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.
SR 60, at Baileys Road: Maintenance permit project: Weather permitting, crews will begin work on right turn lane, driveway, and sidewalk construction. During the week of May 13, motorists should expect intermittent lane closures from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists are also advised to use caution in this area.
SR 37 at the Mulberry Bridge: South of SR 60 over the Alafia River: Construction project: State Road 37 traffic has been shifted slightly while crews construct the new bridge. Intermittent lane closures on SR 37 may also occur starting at SW 4th Street heading south, through May 17. Use caution and watch for changes in the traffic pattern. Crews will widen the existing two-lane roadway to a four-lane roadway separated with a median from Dean Street north to SW 4th Street. The north end of the project, from SW 4th Street to SE 3rd Street, will include resurfacing the existing four-lane roadway. The existing two-lane bridge over the north fork of the Alafia River will be replaced with twin bridges to accommodate four 12-foot travel lanes, bike lanes, and sidewalks. The contractor is Leware Construction Company of Florida, Inc. Project completion is estimated for spring 2014.
SR 37 from Cozart Road to Bethlehem Road: Maintenance permit project: Westra Construction in conjunction with Tampa Electric Company will install a reuse water line in the eastern and western right of way of SR 37. There will be activity throughout the limits of the 15 mile work site. No lane closures are expected at this time. Project completion is estimated for November 2013. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area. Motorists should also use caution while in this area.
SR 37 at Hillsboro Street: Maintenance permit project: Crews are constructing a sidewalk. During the week of May 13, motorists should expect intermittent lane closures from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists should also use caution while in this area.
SR 33, in front of the Polk County Health Department: Maintenance permit project: Crews continue removing a driveway, restoring the ditch and constructing sidewalk, curb and gutter. During the week of May 13, motorists should expect intermittent lane closures from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and then again from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.
SR 33 from Jenkins Nissan Car Dealership to north of Deeson Point Boulevard/Combee Road Intersection: Construction project: This project is managed by the City of Lakeland. Work is underway to widen the roadway from two to four lanes and add medians. Work also includes resurfacing, underground drainage improvements, sidewalk and standard street lighting on both sides of the roadway, mast arm signalization at the Deeson Point and Melody Lane intersections, and signing and pavement markings. During the week of May 13, the contractor will pave the roadway and turn lanes. This project is expected for completion in summer 2013. The contractor is Cone and Graham, Inc.
SR 33, south of I-4 at Bridge Water Center Lane: Maintenance permits project: Crews are removing and replacing the old asphalt and adding a right turn lane. During the week of May 13, motorists should expect intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists are advised to use caution while in this area.
SR 33, north of Glenwood Drive: Maintenance permit project: Crews are removing driveways, modifying the median and constructing sidewalk, curb and gutter. During the week of May 13, motorists should expect intermittent lane closures from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and then again from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists are also advised to use caution in this area.
SR 33 from Fussell Road North to Hacienda Trail: Maintenance project: Crews will be making shoulder repairs until the middle of May 2013. No lane closures are expected. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.
SR 17/Scenic Highway in Frostproof, between F Street and I Street: Construction project: Work is underway to add sidewalk, base work, driveways, curb and gutters, signing and pavement markings. The contractor will continue to install sidewalk, curb and gutter with intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and again, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weather permitting. The project is expected to be completed in summer 2013. The contractor is FWAK, Inc.