Public Works Department Project List

Projects Currently in Progress

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• 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.

Projects in Planning and Design for Future Consideration

Projects that have been Completed in the Past Year

• East Bay Street Streetscape Project - Completed October 2024

  Starting June 17, 2024, City of Lakeland crews will begin installing new streetscape, decorative light poles, and driveways on the south side of Bay Street from Massachusetts Avenue towards the overhead bypass. Flaggers will be in place. Motorists and pedestrians can expect delays and should use alternate routes when available. This project is expected to take approximately six (6) 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.

• West 7th Street from Brunnell Parkway to 7th Street Park - Complete October 2024

  Starting August 5, 2024 City of Lakeland crews will begin sidewalk, curb, and driveway work on the south side of 7TH Street.  Traffic control and flagging operations will be 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 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.

• Jewel Avenue Traffic Calming - Completed December 2024

  Starting October 22, 2024, City of Lakeland crews will begin installing traffic calming round-a-bouts at the intersections of 2th Street and 7th Street.  Daily road closures can be expected.  Motorists and pedestrians can also expect delays and should use alternate routes when available. This project is expected to take approximately three (3) 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.

• West 7th Street Sidewalk from North Webster Ave to Sidney Ave - Completed January 2025

  Starting October 14, 2024 City of Lakeland crews will begin a sidewalk, curb, and driveway project on the south side of West 7th Street. Traffic control and flagging operations will be in place and there will be daily road closures. 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 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.

• Tree Box Replacement at 219 North Massachusetts Ave - Complete January 2025

  Starting Sunday, January 12, 2025, City crews will be removing a tree, concrete tree box, and associated streetscape to perform the necessary repairs due to damage from tree roots. The repairs should be completed by Friday, January 17, 2025. During this project, traffic control devices and pedestrian detours will be in place.

  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.

• Griffin Road from Hanley Road to Highland Fairways Blvd Sidewalk - Work Complete January 22, 2025

  Starting January 6, 2025, City of Lakeland crews will begin replacing damaged sidewalk along the west bound lane of Griffin Road from Hanley Road to Highland Fairways Blvd.  Daily lane shifts can be expected. Motorists and pedestrians can also expect delays and should use alternate routes when available. This project is expected to take approximately 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.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Paving Plan (January 2025)

  A list of the roads in the 2025 paving plan that have been completed are below.

  On-Street	From	To	Dates (in 2025)
  Heatherpoint Dr	Entrance	End	Jan 6 - 9
  Spicewood Dr	E. Lowry Ave	End	Jan 7 - 10
  Ballentine Ct	Alamo Dr	End	Jan 8 - 13
  Unitah Ave	Ariana St	Lake Hunter Dr	Jan 9 - 14
  Lake Morton Dr	E. Palmetto St	E. Palmetto St	Jan 10 - 15
  Lake Hollingsworth Dr	Beacon Rd	Morningside Dr	Jan 13 - 16
  Hallam Dr	Cleveland Heights Blvd	Lakeland Highlands Rd	Jan 14 - 21
  W. Alamo Dr	S. Florida Ave	Old Rd 37	Jan 17 - 22

  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.

• Easton Drive Street Repair - Work Complete February 2025

  In preparation for re-paving this brick street, City crews will have to install concrete ribbon tie-ins on the east and west end of the block of Easton Drive (between Cambridge Avenue and Fairmount Avenue) for the asphalt paving to tie into and the existing brick that will remain in place. The concrete portion of this project is scheduled for the week of February 24, 2025 and is expected to take up to a week to complete. The paving is scheduled for March 10 or 11, 2025 and will be completed in one day. The speed hump will be scheduled within a couple of weeks after paving. During each aspect of this project, traffic control devices will be in place to guide motorists through the work zone, or a detour will be in place when closing this section of roadway is necessary.

  This section of Easton Drive was part of a brick street restoration project five years ago.  The asphalt was removed and restored to the original brick street that existed under the asphalt. During heavy rain events, this section of brick street gets washed out severely and creates a safety issue for motorists. This has happened several times and no remedies have been found to prevent this issue. Once paved, we are also going to install a traffic calming hump on this block to address concerns of speeding.

  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.

• Cleveland Heights Blvd Turn Lane Modification - Work Complete February 2025

  Starting February 10, 2025 City of Lakeland crews will begin modification to south bound turn lane at Westover Street. Daily Lane closures can be expected. Motorists and pedestrians can also expect delays and should use alternate routes when available. This project is expected to take approximately three (3) 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 Edgewood Drive Road Closure on March 13, 2025 at 10 pm to March 14, 2025 at 6 am - Work Complete

  LAKELAND, FL (March 10, 2025) - A section of East Edgewood Drive, between South Florida Avenue and Carolina Avenue, will be closed overnight starting at 10 p.m. on March 13, 2025, for repaving preparations. This work is part of the City’s ongoing preventative maintenance program. The road is expected to reopen by 6 a.m. on March 14, 2025.

  The overnight operation will include milling approximately 1.5 inches of the existing asphalt, which will be replaced with a fresh layer of 1.5 inches of new asphalt. Milling is a standard procedure that helps ensure consistent elevations for driveways and ADA ramps, preventing the need for adjustments due to changes in pavement height.

  The closure will occur at night to minimize disruptions to daytime traffic on this busy route. Detour and traffic control signs will be in place to guide motorists. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes if traveling along East Edgewood Drive during the evening of March 13 and into the early morning hours of March 14.  Once the roadway is milled, paving will take place March 17-21, 2025, during daylight hours.  Motorists can expect delays because traffic will be reduced to one lane operations during the paving portion of the project.

  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.

• Tree Box replacement at 108 South Tennessee Avenue - Work Complete March 28, 2025

  City of Lakeland crews will be removing a tree and tree box from the sidewalk and streetscape at 108 South Tennessee Avenue.  Work is to begin on Sunday, March 23 2025 and is expected to be completed by Friday, March 28,2025. During this timeframe lane closures, delays in traffic and flagmen operations are to be expected.

  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.

• Storm Pipe Repairs in Various Locations - Work Completed April 2025

  The City will have a contractor in town from March 24, 2025 to April 14, 2025 installing liners into storm pipes as a repair strategy. During this timeframe, the contractor will have their equipment setup on various streets within the City and will have the necessary traffic control signs and flagmen in place to assist motorists. The delays in traffic are expected to be minimal.

  Here is the list of locations:
  
  East Walnut Street and Lake Morton Drive
  2400 Block of North Crystal Lake Drive
  1600 Block of Robertson Street
  Young Place and South Lincoln Avenue
  Columbia Way & Lake Hollingsworth Drive
  600 & 700 Blocks of North Lake Avenue
  1100 Block of Biltmore Avenue
  400 Block of Cresap Street
  West 10th Street and Amos Avenue
  2100 Block of North Lake Avenue

  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.

• East Main Street CSX Closure Between Bartow Road and Ingraham Avenue on May 1, 2025

  On Thursday, May 1, 2025, CSX will be performing repairs to their crossing on East Main Street at Bartow Road that will require the road to be temporarily closed. The City of Lakeland and FDOT will assist by setting up a detour and closing East Main St from Bartow Road to Ingraham Avenue. This maintenance project is expected to take several hours to complete and will start around 8:00 a.m. 

• Emma Street and North Scott Avenue Improvements - Completed May 2025

  Starting December 2, 2024, City of Lakeland crews will begin sidewalk, curb, driveway, and ADA curb ramps improvements project.  This work will be done on Emma Street from North Scott Avenue to Florida Avenue and on North Scott Avenue from Emma Street to Parker Street West.  Daily road closures can be expected. Motorists and pedestrians can also expect delays and should use alternate routes when available. This project is expected to take approximately seven (7) 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.

• West Patterson Street (King Avenue to South Dakota Avenue) Brick - Completed May 2025

  Starting March 3, 2025 City of Lakeland crews will begin a brick road restoration on the section of Patterson Street between King Avenue and South Dakota Avenue. Daily road closures to thru traffic can be expected. Motorists and pedestrians can expect delays and should use alternate routes when available. This project is expected to take approximately three (3) 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.

• Tree Box Replacement in sidewalk at 115 S Tennessee Ave - Completed June 5, 2025

  115 S. Tennessee Ave. - Tree Box Replacement

  City of Lakeland crews will be removing a tree from the streetscape / sidewalk on the west side of S. Tennessee Ave just south of the E. Main St intersection. Work is to begin on Sunday, June 1^st with temporary lane closures during removal. The construction work to repair the tree box and streetscape pavers starts on Monday, June 2nd and should be completed by Thursday, June 5th. During this time frame lane closures, delays in traffic and flagmen operations are to be expected.