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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.
This information is provided to us by the Florida Department of Transportation.
US 98: South of Manor Drive to north of County Road 540A and US 98 (State Road 35/700), Manor Drive to Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road: Construction project --- The improvements under this contract consist of widening US 98 to a six lane, divided highway from just south of Manor Drive in Bartow to just north of County Road 540A. The scope of work will include removal of old asphalt (milling) and resurfacing of the roadway, roadway widening, installing storm water management facilities, curb, sidewalk, traffic signals, lighting and pavement markings. Throughout the week of Monday, April 30, 2012, during daytime hours, the contractor will continue placing sod and performing miscellaneous activities throughout the project corridor. Weather permitting, these activities are anticipated for approximately two weeks. For additional project information, visit our project Web site at www.IdriveUS98.com. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction workers in the construction zone. This project is anticipated for completion in fall 2012. The contractor is Lane Construction.
I-4: From the Hillsborough County Line to the Osceola County Line: Maintenance project --- The contractor will be repairing the cable barrier and guardrail on I-4. Work will continue through late May. There will be no lane closures. Motorists should use caution while in the work zone.
I-4 (Eastbound): From Mile Marker 40 to Mile Marker 52: Maintenance project --- The contractor will be milling and resurfacing portions of the roadway beginning April 29th through May 4th, 2012. Nighttime lane closures are expected from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists should use caution while in the work zone.
I-4 (Westbound): From Mile Marker 52 to Mile Marker 40: Maintenance project --- The contractor will be milling and resurfacing portions of the roadway beginning April 29th, through May 4th, 2012. Nighttime lane closures are expected from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists should use caution while in the work zone.
US 98: From Brooks Street to Edgewood Drive in Lakeland: Construction project --- Improvements being made as part of this project include widening the roadway from four to six lanes, removing old asphalt (milling) and resurfacing the roadway, drainage improvements, street lighting, signalization, bike lanes, sidewalks, and signing and pavement markings. Throughout the week of Monday, April 30, 2012, the contractor will continue daytime construction activities and signalization upgrades along US 98 from Brooks Street toward Edgewood Drive. Weather permitting, this work is scheduled for several weeks and will have no impacts to traffic. On Monday, April 30, 2012 beginning at 6 a.m. until Monday, May 7, 2012 at 6 a.m., there will be a temporary road closure on the west side of the intersection of US 98 and S. Combee Road in order to perform intersection reconstruction activities. However, northbound and southbound travel lanes on US 98 will remain open as well as S. Combee Road (east side of US 98). Motorists will access S. Combee Road (west of US 98) using Linden Avenue. Detour signs will be in place directing motorists. For additional project information, visit our project web site at www.idriveUS98.com. This project is anticipated for completion at the end of the fall 2012. The contractor is Conalvias USA, LLC.
US 98: One tenth of a mile south of Sleepy Hill Road: Maintenance permit project --- This project includes improvements to the sidewalk at the entrance to The Shop’s of Lakeland Plaza. Work will begin on May 7th, 2012 with lane closures expected from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.
US 98: From US 92 to the Pasco County Line: Maintenance project --- Crews will be removing and replacing the striping in the area. Work will continue thru May 3, 2012. Motorists should use caution while in the work zone.
US 92: At SR 544 (Havendale Blvd.): Maintenance project --- Temporary lane closures should be expected on US 92 eastbound during the week of April 30th thru May 3rd, 2012 for over head sign replacement from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. and from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on these days. Motorists should use caution in this area and expect possible delays.
US 92: At Woodland Avenue: Maintenance permit project --- Crews for Polk County will detour traffic from Woodland Avenue to US 92 to complete utility work continuing thru the middle of May. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.
US 92: From US 17 to Gary Road: Maintenance project --- Crews will be removing and replacing striping in the area. Work will continue thru May 3, 2012. Motorists should use caution while in the work zone.
US 92: North of Walker Road: Maintenance permit project --- The project consists of the construction of a driveway entrance. Intermittent nighttime lane closures between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. are expected the week of April 29th, 2012. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area. The contractor is Smith Construction.
US 27: From North of State Road 540 to North of State Road 542: Construction project --- The improvements under this contract consist of widening US 27 from four to six lanes, resurfacing of the roadway, drainage improvements, street lighting, guardrail installation, improved signalization, and landscaping. Throughout the week of Monday, April 30, 2012, construction activities from north of SR 540 north to the end of the project limits will continue as part of the ongoing construction. Weather permitting, this work will occur during the daytime and is scheduled for one week. The current speed limit of 50 mph will be maintained from just south of Lincoln Avenue to north of SR 542 and 60 mph from north of SR 540 to just south of Lincoln Avenue. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the construction zone. This project is anticipated for completion in spring 2012. The contractor is Ranger Construction.
US 27: At Poitras Road to South Bass Lake Resort: Maintenance permit project --- The improvements under this permit consist of milling and resurfacing the roadway, signing, and pavement markings. No lane closures are expected the week of April 29th, 2012. Motorists are advised to use caution and watch for construction workers in the construction zone.
US 27: At Ernie Caldwell Boulevard South of I-4 Intersection: Maintenance permit project --- This is a Polk County road and bridge construction project scheduled for completion in April 2012. Contractor may require intermittent lane closures for sign construction work. Motorists are advised to drive carefully while in the area.
US 27: From SR 60 to Limpkin Lane: Maintenance project --- Crews will be cleaning and reshaping ditches and reworking shoulders with no expected lane closure. Work will continue until mid May.
US 27: At the SR 60 off ramp and US 27 crossover: Construction project --- Crews will be working at or around the intersection of US 27 and SR 60 off ramp/cross over in Lake Wales the week of April 29th through May 4th, 2012. The work consists of installing signal cable, span wire, and signal heads. There will NOT be lane closures during this week’s construction activities, however the contractor will utilize an off duty police officer to temporarily stop traffic in order to install the span wire across US 27. As always, Motorists should use caution when traveling through the signed construction limits. Road Runner Highway Signs Inc. is the contractor.
US 17: Between Crossover Road and SR 60: Construction project --- Polk County is constructing a new roadway, the Bartow Northern Connector, from US 98 to US 17. The improvements on US 17 include right and left turn lane construction and installation of a signal. Daily lane closures on US 17 are expected from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. of the inside northbound lane and the outside southbound lane for the week of April 29th. The project is expected to be completed in July 2012. The contractor is Lane Construction.
US 17: Between Ronald Regan Parkway and the Osceola-Polk County Line Road: Maintenance permit project --- Florida Power, DBA Progress Energy, will be closing lanes intermittently to rebuild their transmission line in the west right of way the week of April 29th, 2012 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use caution in this area.
US 17: At Central Avenue: Construction project --- Crews will be working at the intersection of US 17 and Central Ave. in Winter Haven the week of April 29th through May 4th, 2012. The work consists of installing signal heads, pedestrian crossing heads, and removing the old signal poles. There will be lane closures during this week’s construction activities on the outside lanes of US 17 in both direction between the hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. As always, Motorists should use caution when traveling through the signed construction limits. Road Runner Highway Signs Inc. is the contractor.
US 17: From South of Homeland / Garfield Road(CR 640) to South of Bartow Road and at the Railroad Overpass: Construction project --- The improvements under this contract consist of milling and resurfacing the roadway, drainage improvements, curb and gutters, guardrail, bridge railing, sidewalks, signalization, and highway signing and pavement markings. During the week of April 30th through May 6th, the contractor is cleaning up the jobsite and finishing the project. Expect daytime northbound lane closures from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., daytime southbound lane closures from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., and nighttime lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. The anticipated project completion date is spring of 2012. The contractor is Lane Construction.
SR 659 (Combee Road): At Woodland Avenue: Maintenance permits project --- Crews for Polk County will be detouring traffic through the middle of May 2012, from Woodland Avenue to Combee Road in order to conduct utility work. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.
SR 572 (Airport Road): At Gay Street: Maintenance permit project --- This project includes a turn lane and sidewalk improvements. Crews will be temporarily closing lanes due to construction work from the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. continuing through end of April 2012. Motorists should use caution while in the area.
SR 563 (Harden Blvd.): At Grasslands Blvd./Sandgully Road: Maintenance permit project --- This project consists of milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, signing and pavement markings. No lane closures are expected for the week of April 29th, 2012. Future intermittent nighttime lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. are expected. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area. The contractor is QGS Development.
SR 542 (Lucerne Park Road): At Country Club Road: Maintenance permit project --- Polk County crews will be milling and resurfacing Country Club Road where it intersects with SR 542. There are no expected lane closures, but the work may cause a visual delay. Motorists are advised to use caution in this area.
SR 542 (Dundee Road): From west of 18th Street easterly 1.3 miles to east of Carl Floyd Road: Construction project --- This project consists of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening, pavement reconstruction, base work, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, guardrail, signalization, lighting and signing and pavement markings. Continue to expect lane closures from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the day andnight time lane closures from 4 p.m. to 7 a.m. The contractor will be paving, striping and grading shoulders, please use caution while in the area. The anticipated project completiondate is spring of 2012. The contractor is Lane Construction.
SR 540 (Winter Lake Road): From west of Thornhill Road to east of Thornhill Road:Construction project --- This project consists of milling and resurfacing the roadway, drainage improvements, sidewalks, signalization, lighting and signing and pavement markings. No lane closures expected for the upcoming week but future lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. during the day andnighttime lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.No work scheduled for next week. The contractor is Better Roads.
SR 60 (Van Fleet Dr.) from west of US 98/Broadway Ave. to west of US 17: Construction project --- The improvements under this contract consist of reconstruction and widening to convert the existing SR 60 and US 98 intersection in Bartow from asphalt to concrete and provide additional travel lanes. The scope of work includes concrete pavement, asphalt milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, sidewalk, lighting, signalization, signing and pavement marking and landscaping. No lane closures are scheduled on State Road 60 (Van Fleet Drive) or US 98 from Sunday, April 29 through Saturday, May 5. However, the segment of Wilson Avenue between SR 60 and Old Bartow/Eagle Lake Road will be closed to thru traffic from 9:30 pm on Friday, April 27 to 5:30 am on Monday, April 30 for concrete paving at the SR 60/Wilson Avenue intersection. Access to businesses, apartments and the Ft. Fraser Trail entrance along Wilson Avenue will be maintained while the detour is in place. Work on new travel lanes, turn lanes, sidewalks and drainage continues behind barrier walls along northbound US 98 from SR 60 to south of Manor Drive, and along westbound SR 60 from the Wal-Mart entry road to US 98. With the Fort Fraser Trail entrance off of westbound SR 60 closed due to construction, people can access the trail from the Wilson Avenue entrance. Access to businesses in the work zone is being maintained and motorists are advised to use caution and watch for workers. For more project information, visit the Web site www.IdriveUS98.com. This project is anticipated for completion in late fall 2013. The contractor is Cone & Graham, Inc.
SR 60: From West of Coronet Road to east of Foxcreek Drive: Construction project --- Improvements beingmade as part of this project consist of turn lanes, median modifications, roadway alignment, milling and resurfacing, widening, base work, drainage improvements, curb and gutters, lighting, and signing and pavement markings. During the week of April 30th through May 6th, the contractor is paving, placing sod, and installing lighting improvements. Expect daytime and nighttime lane closures throughout the project limits. Coronet Road may also experience lane closures and flagging operations from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists should exercise caution as there will be project personnel and equipment on site. Better Roads, Inc. is the contractor.
SR 60: From 11th to West of Capps Road: Construction project --- The improvements to be made as part of this project consist of intersection improvements, adding concrete raised medians to the center of the roadway, minor road widening, removing old asphalt (milling) and resurfacing the roadway, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, signalization, signing and pavement markings. There will be no construction activities scheduled throughout the week of Sunday, April 29, 2012. The contractor is Better Roads, Inc.
SR 60: At the Pollard Road Extension: Maintenance permit project --- This project includes intersection and turn-lane work. Nighttime lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. are expected the week of April 29th. Motorists are advised to expect delays and use extreme caution while in this area.
SR 60: North of Polk Avenue: Maintenance permit project --- This project includes removal of an existing driveway entrance and construction of a new concrete driveway entrance. Crews will be temporarily closing lanes due to construction work from the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the week of April 29th. Motorists should use caution while in the area.
SR 37: From Imperial Blvd. to Lime Street: Maintenance project --- Environmental Innovations, Inc. will be replacing manhole covers and inlet grates. Work will start on April 16, 2012 and last thru June 15, 2012.There will be nighttime lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists should use caution while in the work zone.
SR 37 (South Florida Avenue): At West Walnut Street: Maintenance permit project --- This project consists of sewer line work from S. Missouri Avenue to W. Walnut Street and to the intersection of S. Florida Avenue. This will be night work and will consist of closing the left turn lanes on SR 37 and W. Walnut Street. Lane closures are expected through the month of April from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Motorists are advised to use caution.
SR 37: From Poppell Drive north to Imperial Boulevard: Construction project --- The improvements being made to SR 37/South Florida Avenue include removing old asphalt (milling) and resurfacing the roadway, curb and gutters, adding concrete raised medians to the center of the roadway, sidewalks, signalization and signing and pavement markings. During the week of Monday, April 30, 2012, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., the contractor is scheduled to continue construction activities between Poppell Drive and Pinellas Street. These activities will have no impacts to traffic. Weather permitting, this work is anticipated to be in effect for several weeks. Motorists should expect possible delays and are advised to use caution and watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the construction zone. The contractor is Better Roads, Inc.
SR 37 (South Florida Avenue): At Edgewood Drive: Maintenance permit project --- This project consists of milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalks, curb ramps, signing and pavement markings. Intermittent night time lane closures between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. are expected. Motorists are advised to use caution while in this area. The contractor is QCS Development.
SR 37 (South Florida Avenue): From Memorial Blvd to Main Street: Maintenance project --- Crews from the City of Lakeland will be in the median trimming trees. Crews will be temporarily closing lanes due to maintenance work from the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. beginning May 4th, 2012 and ending June 8th, 2012. Motorists should use caution while in the area.
SR 33: At Carter Boulevard in Polk City: Maintenance permit project --- The project consists of milling and resurfacing and adding left and right turn lanes. Work is expected to be completed by mid April 2012. Contractor will continue work within the right of way and paving. Intermittent lane closures are expected between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. the week of April 29th, 2012. Motorists are advised to use caution in the area.
SR 33: One-half mile north of Tomkow Road: Maintenance permit project --- Project includes driveway, drainage pipe replacement and striping work. Expect lane closures during week of April 29th, 2012 between the hours of 9:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m. Motorists should exercise caution while in the area.
SR 33: From Jenkins Nissan Car Dealership to north of Deeson Point Blvd./Combee Road Intersection: Construction project- --- The improvements to be made as part of this project consist of road widening to provide additional travel lanes. The scope of work includes asphalt milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, utility relocations, sidewalk, lighting, signalization, and signing and pavement markings. Utilities relocations are in progress. The week of April 29th, 2012, no lane closures are expected. The contractor will continue with the installation of the sidewalks on the south side of the roadway and construction roadway subgrade. This project is anticipated for completion in spring 2013. The contractor is Cone & Graham, Inc.
SR 60 from County Road 630 to the Kissimmee River: Maintenance Permit Project --- Peace River Electric Cooperative Inc. will be trimming vegetation along their power lines starting on May 7th until May 31st, 2012. This work will be in the SR 60 Right of Way and may require intermittent lane closures. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays.