FDOT Will Soon be Replacing Underground Drain System On US98 at Sleepy Hill
LAKELAND, FL (October 22, 2020) | The Florida Department of Transportation will be replacing underground drainage on US 98 at Sleepy Hill Road in Polk County. Work is expected to begin on Monday, November 9th, and is anticipated to be completed prior to Thanksgiving, weather permitting. Motorists are urged to use caution in the construction zone and expect delays.
Project improvements include:
- Installation of new underground drainage
- Replacement of existing sidewalk and curb
- Replace pavement where new drainage is Installed
Lane Closures
Motorists are advised that the two northbound outside lanes will be closed for the duration of the improvements. The sidewalk will be closed on the east side of US 98. Pedestrians must cross US 98 at Sleepy Hill Road and Foxwood Boulevard/Carpenters Way to use the sidewalk on the west side of US 98 during this work.
Construction again is slated to start Monday, November 9th, and the expected completion is by Thanksgiving, weather permitting. The project cost is estimated at $200,000 and the work is being done by Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC. For more information on this project, please contact Brian Rick, Communications Specialist with the Florida Department of Transportation at 863.519.2828 and through email at Brian.Rick@dot.state.fl.us.
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