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.

  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 

• US 98 Pedestrian Crossing Between West 2nd St. and West 5th St.

  US 98 Pedestrian Crossing Between West 2nd St. and West 5th St.

  • Start Date: Late 2024
  • End Date: Early 2025- TBD 

  Major Points:

  • Roadway Changes: Mid-block pedestrian crossing and construction of larger sidewalks on the approaches to both sides of the crossing to accommodate the expected volume of pedestrian traffic.
  • Safety Upgrades: New mid-block pedestrian crossings with Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) with signal heads that include two red lenses above a yellow lens attached to an overhead mast arm above the roadway.
  • Lighting: TBA
  • Construction Impact: TBA

  Learn more about this project at https://www.swflroads.com/project/446814-1

• 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:

  The bicycle alternate route can also apply to vehicle traffic for anyone wanting to avoid the construction area altogether.

  If traveling North on Lakeland Highlands Rd:

  • Turn Left on Lake Miriam
  • Turn Right on S Florida Ave
  • Turn Right on Edgewood

   If traveling South:

  • Continue on Edgewood Dr past Lakeland Highlands Rd
  • Turn Left on S Florida Ave
  • Turn Left on Lake Miriam
  • Turn Right on Lakeland Highlands Rd

   

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.

• Main Street from Massachusetts to Lincoln Sidewalk - Work Begins April 21, 2025

  Starting Monday April 28, 2025, City of Lakeland crews will begin the reconstruction of sidewalk curb ramps to bring them to ADA compliance. While crews reconstruct the ramps, they will close to pedestrians and detours will be in place. Crews will only work on one ramp per intersection at a time to have the least impact on the pedestrian traffic downtown. 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.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Paving Plan (October 2024 through September 2025)

  The City of Lakeland will begin milling and resurfacing several collector and residential streets as part of its roadway preventative maintenance program on Monday, May 12, 2025. 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 area. Please note that weather conditions and equipment issues may cause slight delays. Door-hanger notices will be distributed by City employees 48 hours prior to work on the residential streets.

  These projects will be carried out during daylight hours to minimize disruption to motorists. 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.

  June 2, 2025

  Maple St from N Orange Ave to US 98 N
  N Orange Ave from Maple St to Gib-Galloway Rd

  June 3-10, 2025

  Wedgewood Estates Bl from US 98 N to Carpenters Way

  June 5-12, 2025

  S Edgewood Dr from Taft Ave to Bartow Rd

  June 9-16, 2025

  S San Gully Rd from W Edgewood Dr to W Beacon Rd

  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.

• 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.

• East Main Street Resurfacing (between South Massachusetts and South Florida) - begins June 12, 2025

  Beginning Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. through Friday, June 13, at 7:00 a.m. the City of Lakeland will commence roadway milling operations on E. Main St. from S. Florida Ave. to S. Massachusetts Ave. Paving is scheduled to begin Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. and should be completed by Monday June 16, at 7:00 a.m. This work is part of the City’s ongoing preventative maintenance program designed to improve driving conditions and extend pavement lifespan.

  Work will occur over night to reduce disruptions, with streets reopened to through traffic at the end of each workday. Drivers should anticipate potential delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible. Streets will remain open but will be reduced to a single lane with traffic managed by on-site flaggers. No on-street parking is permitted during these milling and paving operations. Weather or equipment delays may impact scheduling.

  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.

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 Pedestrian Crossing between West 2nd St. and West 5th St. | 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 | Link to project

West Pipkin Road