Road Projects In Lakeland

Project Spotlight

• SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Blvd.) from Parkview Place to North of Granada Street | FDOT

  SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) Improvement Project

  • Start Date: October 7, 2024
  • End Date: 2026 - TBD (Ongoing construction phases)

  Major Points:

  • Roadway Changes: Four travel lanes with curb and gutter from Parkview Place to north of Miami Street; 12-foot raised median; bi-directional left turn lane north of Miami Street to Granada Street.
  • Safety Upgrades: New mid-block pedestrian crossings with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB), 8-foot sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, LED traffic signals.
  • Lighting: Street lighting added and upgraded at signalized intersections.
  • Construction Impact: Lane closures, detours, and temporary side street closures; enhanced bus routes by Citrus Connection starting October 21, 2024.

  Learn more about this project at https://www.swflroads.com/project/440444-1

• Drane Field Rd. at Waring Rd.

  SR 572 at Waring Rd. & SR 572 from Drane Field Rd. to Pipkin Creek Rd.

  • Start Date: September 18th, 2024
  • End Date: Spring 2026 - TBD 

  Major Points:

  • Roadway Changes: road resurfacing, four-way intersection will convert to a two-lane roundabout, roadway grading, lane widening, improved utilities and drainage, new medians installed on Drane Field Road between Waring Road and Pipkin Creek Road, and new sidewalk between Waring Road and South Pipkin Road.
  • Safety Upgrades: ADA-compliant transit stop improvements between Waring Road and Pipkin Creek Road.
  • Lighting: new standard street lighting installed within roundabout and approaches.
  • Construction Impact: lane closures and shifts, detours, and enhanced bus routes by Citrus Connection

  Learn more about this project at https://www.swflroads.com/project/444906-1 

• US 98 Pedestrian Crossing Between West 2nd St. and West 5th St.

  US 98 Pedestrian Crossing Between West 2nd St. and West 5th St.

  • Start Date: Late 2024
  • End Date: Early 2025- TBD 

  Major Points:

  • Roadway Changes: Mid-block pedestrian crossing and construction of larger sidewalks on the approaches to both sides of the crossing to accommodate the expected volume of pedestrian traffic.
  • Safety Upgrades: New mid-block pedestrian crossings with Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) with signal heads that include two red lenses above a yellow lens attached to an overhead mast arm above the roadway.
  • Lighting: TBA
  • Construction Impact: TBA

  Learn more about this project at https://www.swflroads.com/project/446814-1

City of Lakeland Projects

• South Edgewood Drive West of McKeel Academy to East of Taff - Work Delayed

  Due to the recent storm event and Water Department water main upgrade and relocation schedule to start in October, this project has been delayed till further notice.

  City of Lakeland crews will begin drainage improvements, sidewalk and driveway construction on the north side of the roadway. Motorists can expect daily lane closure traffic control and flagging operations in place. Motorists and pedestrians can also expect delays and should use alternate routes when available. This project is expected to take approximately six (6) months to complete.

  Contact Mike Slaton, Supervisor, at (863) 834-3316 with questions and continue to check (863) 834-ROAD (7623) for updated information. Please visit http://www.lakelandgov.net for updated information. Follow the City of Lakeland Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Lakelandgov.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Paving Plan (October 2024 through September 2025)

  A list of the roads in the 2025 paving plan is available.

  The current schedule for work is below:

  On-Street	From	To	Dates (in 2025)
  Heatherpoint Dr	Entrance	End	Jan. 6th - 9th
  Spicewood Dr	E. Lowry Ave	End	Jan. 7th - 10th
  Ballentine Ct	Alamo Dr	End	Jan. 8th - 13th
  Unitah Ave	Ariana St	Lk Hunter Dr	Jan. 9th - 14th
  Lk Morton Dr	E. Palmetto St	E. Palmetto St	Jan. 10th - 15th
  Lk Hollingsworth Dr	Beacon Rd	Morningside Dr	Jan. 13th - 16th
  Hallam Dr	Cleveland Heights Blvd	Lakeland Highlands Rd	Jan. 14th - 21st
  W. Alamo Dr	S. Florida Ave	Old Rd 37	Jan. 17th - 22nd
  E. Main St	Bartow Rd	Lk Bonny Dr. E	Feb. 26 - Mar. 5th
  S. Lincoln Ave	Ariana St	W. Edgewood Dr	Mar. 4th - 7th
  E. Bay St	Massachusetts Ave	N. Lake Ave	Mar. 6th - 10th
  N. Ruth Ave	W. Parker St	Memorial Blvd	Mar. 7th - 11th
  E. Edgewood Dr	S. Florida Ave	New Jersey Rd	Mar. 10th - 17th

  Contact Troy Williams, Pavement Coordinator, at (863) 834-3315 with questions and continue to check (863) 834-ROAD (7623) for updated information. Please visit http://www.lakelandgov.net for updated information. Follow the City of Lakeland Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Lakelandgov.

• Emma Street and North Scott Avenue Improvements

  Starting December 2, 2024, City of Lakeland crews will begin sidewalk, curb, driveway, and ADA curb ramps improvements project.  This work will be done on Emma Street from North Scott Avenue to Florida Avenue and on North Scott Avenue from Emma Street to Parker Street West.  Daily road closures can be expected. Motorists and pedestrians can also expect delays and should use alternate routes when available. This project is expected to take approximately seven (7) months to complete.

  Contact Chris Sadler, Supervisor, at (863) 834-3309 with questions and continue to check (863) 834-ROAD (7623) for updated information. Please visit http://www.lakelandgov.net for updated information. Follow the City of Lakeland Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Lakelandgov.

• Griffin Road from Hanley Road to Highland Fairways Blvd Sidewalk - Begins January 6, 2025

  Starting January 6, 2025, City of Lakeland crews will begin replacing damaged sidewalk along the west bound lane of Griffin Road from Hanley Road to Highland Fairways Blvd.  Daily lane shifts can be expected. Motorists and pedestrians can also expect delays and should use alternate routes when available. This project is expected to take approximately two (2) months to complete.

  Contact Chris Sadler, Supervisor, at (863) 834-3309 with questions and continue to check (863) 834-ROAD (7623) for updated information. Please visit http://www.lakelandgov.net for updated information. Follow the City of Lakeland Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Lakelandgov.

• Tree Box Replacement at 219 North Massachusetts Ave

  Starting Sunday, January 12, 2025, City crews will be removing a tree, concrete tree box, and associated streetscape to perform the necessary repairs due to damage from tree roots. The repairs should be completed by Friday, January 17, 2025. During this project, traffic control devices and pedestrian detours will be in place.

  Contact Mike Slaton, Supervisor, at (863) 834-3316 with questions and continue to check (863) 834-ROAD (7623) for updated information. Please visit http://www.lakelandgov.net for updated information. Follow the City of Lakeland Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/Lakelandgov.

State Projects (FDOT)

• SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Blvd.) from Parkview Place to North of Granada Street | Link to project
• Drane Field Rd. at Waring Rd. | Link to project
• US 98 Pedestrian Crossing between West 2nd St. and West 5th St. | Link to project
• US 98 from south of Griffin Rd to Sharon Drive | Link to project
• SR 33 @ 1-4 Interchange Improvements and Wildlife Crossings | Link to project
• Other projects around Polk County | Link to projects

County Projects 

• West Pipkin Road | Link to project

West Pipkin Road