This project will increase the capacity of the intersection of County Line Road and US 92 by adding a northbound right turn lane and adding pavement for a future second northbound left turn lane. The full median opening at County Line Road and Old Tampa Highway will also be closed making Old Tampa Highway a right-in-right-out connection.
The City’s engineering consultant, DRMP, is designing the project with construction anticipated to begin in late 2018. Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting John Casey, P.E., Manager of Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6041.
This project will complete the sidewalk on the south side of Garden Street. Design will be completed in-house in 2017 with construction planned for 2018.
Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting John Casey, P.E., Manager of Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6041.
This project will construct a sidewalk on the west side of Kettles Avenue. Design will be completed in-house in 2017 with construction planned for 2018.
Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting John Casey, P.E., Manager of Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6041.
A new roadway is planned to connect Carpenters Way with Lakeland Park Drive. This new connector road will provide two travel lanes, a 10’ wide shared-use path, street lighting, and a new intersection with Carpenters Way, which will be located between Interstate 4 and the Carpenters Way historic arch.
The City’s engineering consultant, CivilSurv Design Group, Inc., has completed construction plans for the project and all permits have been obtained. City staff is underway with purchasing the required land for the project. Construction is funded and is anticipated to start Spring 2019.
The project contact is Mr. Greg James, Project Manager, at 863.834.8440. You may also follow the City of Lakeland Public Works Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/lakelandgov where project-related information on this and other projects will be posted periodically.
This project will convert the southbound travel lane of New York Avenue from Lime Street to Main Street into a two-way bicycle facility. Streetscaping is also included as part of the project. It is part of an overall strategy to enhance the west side of Downtown Lakeland and create a more inviting bicycle and pedestrian environment between the Lakeland Center and Munn Park Historic District. Design will be completed in-house in 2017 with construction planned for 2018. Funding for construction is provided through a Federal LAP grant. Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting John Casey, P.E., Manager of Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6041.
The City of Lakeland has installed an additional access ramp in the parking lot behind City Hall at 228 South Massachusetts Avenue. City Hall already has accessible parking spaces with an adjacent wheelchair ramp. However, it was requested by a citizen that an additional access ramp be added for individuals who use walkers or canes. The addition of this access ramp shortens the distance individuals with walkers or canes must go, to access the building. The City is committed to enhancing Accessibility for citizens and visitors, and welcomes suggestions to achieve this goal. Suggestions can be made by going to the “Take Action” portion of the City website.
For accessibility questions, contact Jenny Sykes, ADA Specialist, at 863.834.8444.
In June 2018, the Intersection of Lake Hollingsworth Drive and Ingraham Avenue was improved for pedestrian and bicycle safety.
The intersection construction project eliminated one of the western most pedestrian crossings leading from Florida Southern College to the Lake Hollingsworth Trail. The eastern most pedestrian crossing was realigned to coincide with the Florida Southern College boat dock walkway. A tapered concrete separator measuring 6” tall and 4’ wide was installed separating the bike path from vehicular traffic. The existing “Stop” sign was relocated to the concrete separator and new “Bicycles Must Yield to Pedestrian” signs were installed.
Angelo Rao, Manager Traffic Operations said, “These enhancements will eliminate the mandatory “Stopping” requirement for bicyclists, in favor of “Yielding” to pedestrians; the safety for pedestrians crossing to and from Lake Hollingsworth should be enhanced.” He added, “The separator will add an element of safety for bicyclists while reducing motor vehicle speeds and encouraging compliance of all traffic regulations.”
For questions, contact Angelo Rao, Manager of Traffic Operations, at 863-834-3492.
The City of Lakeland has completed extensive work on Lime Street that includes a sewer main relocation, installation of two raised cross walks and accessibility improvements for patrons visiting the RP Funding Center.
The City’s Waste Water Division relocated and extended an existing sewer line as part of the infrastructure needed for the new hotel being built adjacent to the RP Funding Center. Public Works worked on crosswalk improvements to assist RP Funding Center attendees cross Lime Street from the south parking lot. The crosswalk enhancements are to improve pedestrian safety. The crosswalks were realigned, designed with high visibility reflective materials and feature blinking solar-powered push button signage at each crosswalk approach.
Crews have reconstructed curb ramps and sidewalk along both sides of Lime Street between Sikes Blvd and Lake Beulah Drive. There are some additional maintenance activities that will continue in that area.
For questions, contact Michael Whigham, Manager of Construction & Maintenance, at 863.834.3300.
Construction is complete on the Westgate Central Trail.
