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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.
Provided to us by the Florida Department of Transportation.
I-4: From Park Road (exit 22) to west of US 27 (exit 55): Construction project --- The roadway improvements consist of installing dynamic message signs, vehicle detectors, and fiber optic cable along the roadway. No lane closures are anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect possible slow moving traffic and delays. The contractor is World Fiber Technologies, Inc.
I-4: Northeast of Old Combee Road Overpass to east of SR 559: Maintenance project --- Repairs will be made to three existing Portable Traffic Monitoring Sites (PTMS) along I-4 from 8:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m.. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area.
I-4: East of US 27: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be doing intermittent underground pipe work through mid May 2008. Motorists are advised to slow down and should expect slow moving traffic in the area.
I-4: At the CR 557 Overpass: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be working on the guardrails along the CR 557 overpass from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The only impact to I-4 traffic will be at the east and westbound off ramps from CR 557 to I-4. Motorists are advised to expect alternating lane closures along CR 557 and to use caution while traveling in the work zone.
US 98: Highland City Town Center at Clubhouse Road: Maintenance permits project --- Project consists of construction of a new turn lane and entrance to a private business and reconstruction of the intersection. Motorists are advised to expect nighttime lane closures through mid May 2008.
US 98: To CR 540A: Maintenance permit project --- Beginning Friday, May 16th, 2008 at 8:00 p.m. and continuing until 6:00 a.m. on Monday, May 19th, 2008, county workers will be installing/replacing box culverts near George Jenkins High School. A detour will be used to route traffic through the construction zone. US 98 truck traffic will need to utilize CR 540/Clubhouse Road as this detour will not allow semi trucks to make a right turn at Yarborough. Motorists are advised to expect delays and to use caution while in the area.
US 98: From Peach River Bridge to US 27: Maintenance project --- Crews will be cleaning ditches in the area and intermittent lane closures are expected. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area and expect possible delays.
US 92: From Neptune Road to Recker Highway in Auburndale: Maintenance permit project ---Motorists should expect intermittent slow moving traffic and delays due to ongoing drainage and ditch construction.
US 92 (Memorial Boulevard): From West of Gary Road to East of Meridian Avenue in Lakeland: Construction project --- Crews will be milling and resurfacing the roadway, making guardrail and drainage improvements, adding signalization, signing and pavement markings. This work will begin Friday, May 16th, 2008 and motorists should expect nighttime lane closures during the hours of 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. beginning Sunday, May 18th, 2008. The Contractor is Apac-Southwest.
US 27: From North of CR 542 (Dundee Road) to North of CR 546 (Kokomo Road): Construction project -- The improvements under this contract consist of drainage and utility improvements, reconstruction, milling, resurfacing, and widening from four lanes to six lanes, on this 2.6 mile section of US 27. Current work includes drainage installation and widening and reconstruction of the northbound roadway in the southern (Dundee) portion of the project; and drainage and widening work on the northern (Lake Hamilton) portion of the project. Motorists should be alert for trucks entering the highway and for shoulder construction adjacent to traffic. Please use extra caution entering US 27 from businesses, side streets, and median intersections. The contractor is Westra Construction.
US 27: From SR 60 to Towerview Boulevard in Lake Wales: Construction project --- This project consists of milling, widening, resurfacing, bridge replacement, drainage improvements, landscaping, signalization, lighting, and installation of highway signs and pavement markings. Motorists should expect nighttime lane closures, continuing over approximately the next two months. Motorists are advise of a traffic shift into the newly constructed southbound lanes to accommodate paving and median work tentatively scheduled for mid May. The contractor is Lane Construction.
US 27: South of Tri-County Road #2: Maintenance permit project --- Project consists of addition of a right turn lane for a private development. Motorists should expect lane closures and possible delays through mid May. The contractor is JR Davis Construction.
US 27: From Highland County Line to SR 60: Maintenance project --- Crews will be cleaning ditches in the area and intermittent lane closures are expected. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area and expect possible delays.
US 27: At CR 54: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be removing the existing median and constructing a new turn lane on the eastbound side of CR 54 turning north onto US 27. Motorists are advised to expect nighttime lane closures continuing through mid May.
US 27: North of Thompson Nursery Road: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be
constructing left and right turn lanes for a private development. Motorists are advised to expect intermittent lane closures thru mid May and to use caution while in the area.
US 27: Silver Leaf Resort near Polo Park: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be constructing a right turn lane and an entrance to a private business over the next several weeks. Work will be done during the hours of 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists are advised to use caution and to expect possible delays.
US 17/92: At Watersong Entrance: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be working on roadway improvements lasting over the next several weeks. Motorists are advised to expect delays and to use caution while in the area.
US 17/92: At CR 54 (Ronald Reagan Parkway): Maintenance permit project --- Utility company will be installing lighting over the next several weeks. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures, slow moving traffic and possible delays.
US 17: From Lake Millsite Drive to Spruce Road: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be constructing a left turn lane. Motorists are advised to expect intermittent lane closures over the next several weeks. Motorists are also advised to use caution while in the area.
US 17: At SR 540: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be constructing driveways through the end of April. Motorists should expect intermittent night time lane closures from 7:00 p.m. through 6: 00 a.m. Motorists are also advised to use caution while in the area.
SR 570 (Polk Parkway): Construction project --- This project consists of toll booth modifications, signing and pavement markings. For the week of Sunday, May 4th, 2008 through Saturday, May 10th, 2008, toll booth modifications will continue at the Harden Boulevard, SR 540 and Old Dixie Highway east and west ramps. The outside toll lanes are closed to traffic while the inside lanes remain open. Motorists are advised to use caution while in the area.
SR 563 (Harden Boulevard): From South of Ariana Street to South of Lime Avenue in Lakeland: Construction project --- The improvements under this contract consists of milling, resurfacing, striping, signalization, pavement markings and sidewalk work. Beginning Sunday, April 27th, 2008, there will be intermittent lane closures for roadway striping. Motorists should expect possible delays and are reminded to use caution while traveling through this area. The contractor is Lane Construction.
SR 563 (Harden Boulevard): Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be constructing the new extension and making improvements to the intersection at Grasslands Boulevard and Edgewood drive. Work will continue over the next several months. Motorists should use caution while in the area.
SR 555: At US 17 and Avenue J N.W.: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will replace and adjust manhole frame covers. Motorists should expect possible lane closures. Motorists are reminded to use caution while traveling through this area.
SR 548 (Lakeland In-Town By-Pass): Construction project --- This project consists of major construction of a four-lane divided highway from George Jenkins Boulevard to North Florida Avenue. Crews will be demolishing the northwest reservoir adjacent to Kathleen Road near the intersection of SR 548. Motorists can expect intermittent lane changes and traffic delays. The contractor is Southland Construction, Inc.
SR 542: (Dundee Rd) Between Executive Road West and Carl Floyd Road: Maintenance permit project—Crews will be constructing a driveway in the immediate area. Motorists are advised to expect possible lane closures during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. through the end of April. Motorists are also advised to use caution while traveling in the work zone.
SR 540 (Winter Lake Road): At Thomas Wood Lane: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be working on cross drains in the area. Motorist should expect periodic lane closures through mid May 2008. Motorists are reminded to use caution while traveling through this area.
SR 539 (Kathleen Road): Maintenance permit project --- Construction on median and intersection improvements will begin next week and continue for the next several months.. Motorists should use caution in this area and expect possible delays.
SR 60: From Kid Ellis Road to Prairie Mine Road: Maintenance project --- Crews will be repairing shoulders in the median and on both sides of the roadway. Work is expected to be complete by the end of May 2008. Motorists should expect intermittent daytime lane closures and are reminded to use caution in this area.
SR 37 (South Florida Avenue): Between Hibritten Way and School House Road: Maintenance project --- Crews will be striping roadway along South Florida Avenue. Motorists are advised to expect lane closures and possible delays. Motorists are also advised to use caution while in the area.
SR 37 (South Florida Avenue): Just south of the Polk Parkway: Maintenance permit project ---The outside southbound lane of SR 37 will be closed to traffic beginning Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. while City of Lakeland crews repair a sewer line. This lane closure is in effect until further notice. Please note that the eastbound Polk Parkway/SR 37 (South Florida Avenue) right turn lane exit ramp will be closed to traffic until the repairs are complete. Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through the work zone and to expect possible delays.
SR 33: (Lakeland Hills Boulevard): At North Florida Avenue: Maintenance project --- Motorists are advised that the intersection of SR 33 and North Florida Avenue will continue to be closed temporarily.
SR 33: At SR 659: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be working on intersection modifications. Motorists are advised to expect nighttime lane closures from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. through mid May.
SR 33: Under I-4 bridge: Construction project --- As part of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) expansion into Polk County, motorists are advised of possible lane closures in the following on SR 33 while crews work on installing components of the system. Motorists are advised to use caution while in the area and to expect possible delays. The contractor is World Fiber Technologies, Inc.
SR 17: Between Bannon Road and CR 544/SR 544: Maintenance permit project --- Crews will be constructing turn lanes and driveway connections in the area through mid May. Motorists are advised to expect intermittent lane closures from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Motorists are also advised to use caution while in the area.