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.

  The Latest:

  On Monday, July 7, 2025 (or immediately after weather permitting),the Florida Department of Transportation is implementing a BOLD M.O.T. (Maintenance of Traffic) plan for the State Road 572 at Waring Road Resurfacing and Roundabout project. Motorists should expect northbound Waring Road to be closed from the SR 572/Drane Field Road intersection to the Polk Parkway exit 4. The closure will last until late December 2025, and intermittent lane closures are expected to occur until late2025, weather permitting.

  Motorists may use exit 3 (Airport Road) on Polk Parkway to access Drane Field Road eastbound and westbound.

  Project improvements include resurfacing and lane widening on SR 572 and a new roundabout at Waring Road. This week, crews will work on utilities, drainage, and roadway grading.

  Stay informed, sign up for construction alerts and view improvement plans by visitinghttps://www.swflroads.com/project/444906-1.

  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 

• Lakeland Highlands Road Construction

  Traffic impacts should be expected with several projects occurring along the Polk Parkway and Lakeland Highlands Road.

  These include resurfacing the Polk Parkway, installation of a new wastewater force main, extension of the Fort Fraser Trail, and a new traffic signal at Deerfield Drive!

  • Start Date: Mid-June
  • Project Duration: 180 days
  • Project Boundaries: South of Glendale St to Village at Lakeland Highland Apartments Entrance

  Major Points:

  • Excavation to begin a proposed waterline installation
  • Existing light pole removal
  • Investigation of an existing force main in a potential conflict of the future location of the proposed mast arm

  See project boundaries here

  Learn more here

  Upcoming Phases:

  Polk Parkway Resurfacing Project
  -6/2/25-6/9/25

   Wastewater Force Main Construction
  -6/16/25-6/23/25

  Fort Fraser Trail/Lowe's
  -Late September

  Deerfield Drive
  -8/1-8/29

  Timing:

  Expect the most significant construction at night, 9pm-5am

  Day time construction will include delays and lane closures.

  Consider Alternate Routes:

  If traveling North on Lakeland Highlands Rd:

  • Turn Left on Lake Miriam
  • Turn Right on Cleveland Heights Blvd
  • Turn Right on Edgewood

  If traveling South on Lakeland Highlands Rd:

  • Turn left on Cleveland Heights Blvd
  • Turn left on Lake Miriam
  • Turn Right on Lakeland Highlands Rd

   

• Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line

  Background:

  The City of Lakeland Water Utilities has launched Phase One of a critical infrastructure project to upgrade the Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line. This major line, installed in the 1980s, carries approximately 3.5 million gallons of wastewater per day to the Southwest Pump Station through a 36-inch reinforced concrete pipe. Over time, structural lining and past repairs have reduced the pipe’s diameter, limiting capacity and hindering system performance and future expansion.

  Phase One construction began in the Forrest Park and Lotus Avenue area, with traffic control measures currently in place.

  Next Steps:

  Work will continue north along Lotus Avenue and is scheduled to cross Ariana Street during the week of July 17th, 2025. This intersection will be closed for approximately three weeks, with clearly marked detours provided around the construction zone.

  Why This Upgrade is Necessary

  • Increased Capacity: Supports community growth and eliminates system bottlenecks.
  • Public Safety: Realigns sewer lines away from residential areas in the Oakhill, Colonial, and Citrus Center Colony Mobile Home Parks.
  • Harden Boulevard Improvements: 1,400 linear feet of pipe will be rerouted from beneath Harden Blvd for better accessibility and safety.
  • Maintenance Access: New infrastructure will improve inspection, maintenance, and emergency response efficiency.

  Read more about this in our press release 

• CSX Railway Maintenance

  CSX is performing railway crossing maintenance at in multiple areas for smoother crossings:

  • N. Florida Ave closure – Set to close Mon, 7/14 @ 7AM.  Reopen: Fri, 7/18 by 5PM
    • Link for map: 2025 - Carters T1-T2-T10 - Google My Maps this map will be updated continuously through the life of the project to include updated closures and openings  
  • Florida Ave and Massachusetts Ave closure Set to close Monday 7/14 Reopen: 7/18
  • All downtown crossings along Bartow Rd closure- Set to close 8/4. Reopen 8/18.

  The repairs will involve replacing damaged wooden railroad ties between the tracks, significantly improving the smoothness of the crossing for motorists. To ensure public safety and efficient traffic flow, the City of Lakeland, and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will assist CSX by setting up detour routes and managing road closures.

  Detour Information:

  • Westbound Traffic on E. Main Street:
    Detoured south on Ingraham Avenue, then west on Bartow Road, and north on Bartow Road back to E. Main Street.
  • Eastbound Traffic from Bartow Road:
    Detoured south on Bartow Road, then east on Lime Street, and north on South Lake Parker Avenue back to E. Main Street.

  Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, follow posted detour signs, and exercise caution in the area while the work is underway. 

  Contact Information:

  If you experience any issues or would like to report a concern regarding a public road rail crossing, please contact CSX Public Safety Coordination Center directly at 1-800-232-0144 or via email at TellCSX@csx.com.

  For latest information and updated closures and times, please visit : 2025 - Carters T1-T2-T10 - Google My Maps

City of Lakeland Projects

• South Edgewood Drive West of McKeel Academy to East of Taft - 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.

• Lakehurst Street Sidewalk (from Lakeland Hills Blvd to West Lake Parker Drive) - begins May 27, 2025

  Starting Tuesday, May 27, 2025, City of Lakeland crews will begin sidewalk, driveway, and curb relocation.  Daily road closures will occur with access to local traffic only. Motorists and pedestrians can also expect delays and should use alternate routes when available. This project is expected to take approximately four (4) 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.

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 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