Public Notice: Collector Streets Paving Projects
WHO: Contractors working for the City of Lakeland
WHAT: Milling and paving projects
WHY: Roadway resurfacing part of preventative maintenance schedule
WHEN: Starting February 9, 2026
WHERE: S. Lincoln Ave, Eden Pkwy, and Lake Hollingsworth Dr.
LAKELAND, FL (January 23, 2026) | The City of Lakeland will begin milling and resurfacing several collector streets as part of its roadway preventative maintenance program on Monday, February 9th, 2026. The work will involve removing approximately 1.5 inches of existing asphalt (milling) and replacing it with 1.5 inches of new asphalt. This milling process is a standard practice that helps maintain consistent driveway and ADA ramp elevations, preventing the need for adjustments due to changes in pavement height. Below are the start and completion dates for each project. Please note that weather conditions and equipment issues may cause slight delays.
These projects will be carried out during daylight hours. Once work is completed each day, the roads will reopen to through traffic. However, drivers should expect delays throughout the duration of the projects. While the roads will remain open, motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible. Each road will be reduced to one lane, with flaggers directing traffic around the milling and paving equipment convoy. City employees will distribute “Door Hanger” notices prior to work starting on each street.
Below is the list of the streets to be rehabbed and associated dates:
- S. Lincoln Ave. from Ariana St. to Lake Hunter Dr. (February 9th – February 11th)
- S. Lincoln Ave. from W. Edgewood Dr. to Henderson Cir. W (February 10th – February 12th)
- Eden Pkwy from W. Edgewood Dr. to Beacon Rd. (February 12th - February 16th)
- Lake Hollingsworth Dr from round-a-bout to Palmola St. on the north side of the lake. (February 13th - February 20th)
Contacts
Jamin Smith
Digital Content Creator
City of Lakeland
Jamin.Smith@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 fast approaching 130,000 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 in 1889.
For additional information about the City of Lakeland, please visit www.lakelandgov.net. Citizens are also invited to follow the City on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, Snapchat and Nextdoor. Citizens can find the City of Lakeland on these social media platforms by searching lakelandgov.
