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 

City of Lakeland Projects

• Easton Drive Paving

  LAKELAND, FL (October 2, 2025) | Easton Drive, from Fairmount Avenue to Buckingham Avenue, will be repaved with asphalt due to safety issues caused by repeated washouts of the existing brick street during heavy rainfall. These washouts have occurred multiple times, undermining the brick foundation and creating hazardous conditions for motorists.

  Approximately six years ago, Easton Drive underwent a brick street restoration project, where the asphalt surface was removed to reveal and restore the original brick roadway. Despite the City’s efforts to maintain the brick street, severe rain events have repeatedly caused significant deterioration beneath the bricks, making it impractical to retain the current surface.

  To prepare for the asphalt repaving, City crews will install concrete ribbon tie-ins at the intersecting streets within the project limits. These tie-ins will provide a smooth transition between the remaining brick underlayment and the new asphalt surface. 

  A start date for the project has not been set at this time, pending purchase order approvals for the start of the new FY26 fiscal year. Once purchase orders are in place, City crews will install concrete ribbons and asphalt resurfacing will be scheduled with the contractor. An update will be sent out once the project start date has been determined.

  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.

• University Blvd at Research Way Median Replacement - Work Begins April 20, 2026

  Starting April 20, 2026, City of Lakeland crews will begin replacing the median on University Boulevard west of Research Way closest to Pace Rd. Daily lane closure can be expected; motorists and pedestrians can expect delays and should find alternate routes. This project should take 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.

• Brick Street Restoration on West Patterson from Dakota Avenue to South Florida - Work Begins May 11, 2026

  Beginning on May 11, 2026, City of Lakeland crews will begin the brick street restoration of the remainder of West Patterson Street.  The road section of Patterson from Dakota to South Florida will be open to local traffic only. Motorists and pedestrians can expect delays and should find alternate routes. This project should take 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.

• East Bay Street Sidewalk - Work expected to begin at the end of May 2026

  This project will add new sidewalk along East Bay Street from Lawnview Street to North Lake Avenue.  There will be new pedestrian crossings and signage installed. The project is currently set to begin at the end of May and expected to take 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.

• Resurfacing Various City Roads - Work Begins June 2, 2026

  WHO:              Contractors working for the City of Lakeland
  WHAT:             Milling and paving projects
  WHY:               Roadway resurfacing part of preventative maintenance schedule
  WHEN:            Starting June 2, 2026
  WHERE:          Lake Hollingsworth Road, Martin L. King Jr Avenue and Tucker Street, South New York Avenue, Cheverly Drive (East and West), Canyon Lake Point and Kells Court

  LAKELAND, FL – The City of Lakeland will begin milling and resurfacing several collector and residential streets as part of its roadway preventative maintenance program on Tuesday, June 2, 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. With the exception of Lake Hollingsworth Road, this road will maintain southbound traffic flow throughout the project. And we will have intermittent detours of the northbound traffic, maintaining a flagging operation when possible. Any necessary detours will be clearly marked. City employees will distribute door hanger notices prior to work starting on each street.

  Here's the list of the streets to be paved and associated dates:

  Lake Hollingsworth Road from Bartow Road to the roundabout (June 2 – June 3, 2026)
  Martin L. King Jr. Avenue & Tucker Street from 10TH Street to US 98 North (June 3 – June 5, 2026)
  New York Avenue from Lenox Street to Palmetto Street (June 8 – June 11, 2026)
  Cheverly Drive (east and west) (June 10 – June 12, 2026)
  Canyon Lake Point from East Cheverly Drive to north end (June 14 – June 12, 2026)
  Kells Court from Cheverly Drive East to end (June 11 – June 12, 2026)    

  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.

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