Public Notice: Five Points Roundabout to Reopen April 29, 2024
LAKELAND, FL (April 26, 2024) | The City of Lakeland is pleased to announce that the Five Points Roundabout project has been successfully completed 94 days ahead of schedule and will reopen to the public on Monday, April 29, 2024. The intersection at West Main Street, West Lemon Street and Sloan Avenue was temporarily closed while the signalized intersection was converted to a modern single lane roundabout. The new roundabout aims to enhance traffic flow, improve safety, and serve as a gateway feature to the Downtown West area.
Contact
Kevin Cook
Director of Communications
City of Lakeland
863.834.6264
Kevin.Cook@LakelandGov.net
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population of over 100,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State over 115 years ago.
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Project Information:
- Project was funded in collaboration by the City’s Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), Public Works, Lakes & Stormwater and Utility Departments.
- Designed by Patel Greene & Associates (PGA)
- Project was constructed by Gibbs & Register Inc. and inspected by Rummel, Klepper & Kahl (RK&K).
- Project was managed by the Public Works Engineering Department
- Construction Contract amount: $2,386,999.60