Projects

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Projects Currently in Progress (Map)

• Carol Drive and East Edward Street Intersection Improvements

  Traffic Operations will be installing temporary closure signs on behalf of Florida Department of Transportation at Carol Drive and State Road 33/Lakeland Hills Boulevard.  This temporary closure is to improve intersection safety and reduce risk of crashes.  The closure will be a temporary one until the construction project occurs in 2021.

  Interim improvements:

  • Modify the full median opening to a dual directional opening
  • Uses "quick curb"
  • Restricts left-turns out of Carol Drive to improve safety
  • Drivers will continue to be able to make left- and U-turns from northbound and southbound Lakeland Hills Boulevard
    
    

  Ultimate Improvements:

  • Permanent modification of the Carol Drive median opening to a directional, left- and U-turn only from northbound Lakeland Hills Boulevard
  • Constructing a new directional median opening just north of E. Edward Street
  • Drives will be able to make U-turns from southbound Lakeland Hills Boulevard
    
    

  Project Schedule:

  • Interim improvements expected construction is late 2017
  • Ultimate improvements expected construction is Summer 2021

   

  Questions regarding this project should be directed to David Wheeler, Florida Department of Transportation, at (863) 519-2378. 

• Carpenter's Way Sidewalk

  City crews will be constructing new sidewalk along the south side of Carpenter’s Way from Corporate Avenue to Wedgewood Estates Blvd beginning Monday, April 2, 2018. No major delays are anticipated.

  For questions, contact Michael Whigham, Manager of Construction & Maintenance, at 863.834.3300.

• Carpenter's Way Traffic Separater

  City crews will be constructing a traffic separator and extending the west bound turn lane on Carpenter's Way between US 98 and Corporate Way beginning April 16^th. Temporary delays can be expected. This project is expected to be complete by April 23^rd weather permitting.

  For questions, contact Michael Whigham, Manager of Construction & Maintenance, at 863.834.3300.

• Lake Hollingsworth Path

  City Crews will be performing maintenance work along various locations on the Lake Hollingsworth walking trail beginning the week of April 16, 2018. Pedestrians are asked to use caution when approaching worksites.  Work is expected to take 3 days weather permitting.

  For questions, contact Michael Whigham, Manager of Construction & Maintenance, at 863.834.3300.

Upcoming Projects

• County Line Road at US 92 Improvements

  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 Ron Laubach, P.E., Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6031.

   

  

• Garden Street Sidewalk

  This project will complete the sidewalk on the north 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 Ron Laubach, P.E., Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6031.

  

• Kettles Avenue Sidewalk

  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 Ron Laubach, P.E., Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6031.

  

• Lakeland Park Drive Connector

  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 2018.

  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.

  

• Main Street Pathways

  The project consists of Design, Construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) of a 10-foot-wide shared use path on the south side of Main Street between Interlachen Parkway and Longfellow Boulevard. The project also includes some minor drainage improvements at Lake Bonny Drive and Dixie Place. Funding for Construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection will be funded by FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) CFDA: 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction funds.

  Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting Ron Laubach, P.E., Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6031.

• Mall Hill Drive Widening

  This project will add bike lanes on both sides of Mall Hill Drive and complete the sidewalk on the west side of Mall Hill Drive from Griffin Road to Hampton Hills Drive. This project is being designed in-house. Construction by in-house forces is planned to begin in Fiscal Year 2018.

  Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting Ron Laubach, P.E., Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6031.

  

• New York Cycle Track

  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 Ron Laubach, P.E., Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6031.

  

• North Wabash Avenue

  Lakeland has completed construction plans to extend North Wabash Avenue from 10th Street to Fairbanks Street. This 0.85-mile project will provide a two-lane roadway, a 5’ wide sidewalks on both sides of the street, street lighting, a new railroad crossing, stormwater drainage system, and an improved intersection at 10th Street with the addition of a new traffic signal.

  The City’s engineering consultant, AECOM, has completed construction plans for the project and all permits have been received. The City’s consultant, American Acquisition Group, LLC, is underway with purchasing the required land for the project. Construction is funded and is anticipated to start by January 2019.

  The project contact is Mr. Greg James, Project Manager, via email or telephone at 863.834.8440.  You may also follow the City of Lakeland Public Works Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/lakdlandgov where project-related information on this and other projects will be posted periodically.

• South Wabash Avenue Extension

  This project begins at the intersection of Harden Boulevard at Beaker Boulevard and extends north to the intersection if Wabash Avenue at Ariana Street. It includes connections to Lakeside Village Shopping Center, Village Center Drive, Grasslands Boulevard, and Faye Street.  The project is currently under design, which is scheduled to be complete in 2017.  Construction is currently unfunded but planned for 2020.   Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting Ron Laubach, P.E., Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6031.

• Three Parks Trail

  The project consists of Design, Construction and CEI of a 10-foot wide shared use path on the east side of New Jersey Road from South of Turtle Rock Drive to Glendale Street. Funding for Design, Construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection will be funded by FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP) CFDA: 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction funds.

  Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting Ron Laubach, P.E., Public Works Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6031.

• US 92 at Wabash Avenue Intersection

  The City’s engineering consultant, Bayside Engineering, Inc., has completed 60% construction plans for the project. Construction is funded and is anticipated to start by Fall 2018.

  The U.S. 92 at Wabash Avenue intersection project will enhance this intersection by constructing an additional eastbound left-turn lane. Eastbound traffic will now have dual left-turn lanes, dual thru-lanes, and a right-turn lane. The signalization for the intersection will also be re-constructed.

  The project contact is Mr. Greg James, Project Manager, via email or telephone 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.

Recently Completed Projects

• City Hall Ramp Access

  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.

   

       

• Hollingsworth Road pedestrian Safety

  The City of Lakeland has implanting a number of recommendations to improve pedestrian safety along Hollingsworth Road.

  1. Hollingsworth Road posted speed limit - New 30 MPH signs were installed in early December 2017.

  2. Enhanced Street Lighting including streetscape lights along this road are in progress.

  3. 15-MPH Reduced Speed School Zone during mornings and afternoons when students are entering or leaving campus.  New flashing beacons were in operation early January 2018.

  4. The “Blinking School Crossing” signs on Hollingsworth Road at Palmetto Street were installed on March 6, 2018.

  For questions, contact David Uria, Traffic Engineer, at 863.834.8447.

• Josephine Street Sidewalk

  City of Lakeland completed the installation of a new sidewalk on the south side of Josephine Street from the Westgate Trail to Pinewood Avenue.  This project begin in August 2017 and was completed in September 2017.

• Lake Beulah Shoreline

  The City of Lakeland has performed an erosion repair and a shoreline stabilization project on Lake Beulah. The eroded shoreline area was adjacent to a multi-use path that is frequently used by citizens. The objective of the work was to repair and stabilize approximately 350 linear feet of shoreline on the south side of the lake. The work included an erosion control methodology that utilized organic media dredged from the lake bottom to fill liners placed on the lakeshore. The liners were then shaped to reconstruct the shoreline to a more natural slope and stabilize the shoreline.  Sod is being installed over the disturbed project area.  The work began in January 2018 and will be completed by end of March 2018.

  For questions, contact Laurie Smith, Manager of Lakes & Stormwater, at 863.834.6276.

• Lake Morton Accessible Viewing Areas

  The City of Lakeland has added two accessible viewing areas to Lake Morton.  This project is part of the overall goal to enhance Accessibility throughout the City.  Feedback was received from citizens, and the Lakeland Alliance for Accessibility that, the existing tables were not accessible to individuals with wheelchairs and walkers.  This project creates the opportunity for individuals who use wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility devices, to sit and enjoy the lake.  Two locations were chosen: E. Walnut St. at Lake Morton Dr. and, Kentucky Ave. at Lake Morton Dr.  Each viewing area includes a concrete pad, access ramp, and a table with two benches and two open spaces for individuals who use wheelchairs.    Construction began March 1, 2018 and the areas were complete March 23, 2018.   

  For questions contact Jenny Sykes, ADA Coordinator at 863.834.8444 or Michael Whigham, Manager of Construction & Maintenance, at 863.834.3300.

• Lake Wire Shoreline

  The City of Lakeland has installed native wetland plants along the shoreline of Lake Wire as part of ongoing lakeshore improvement efforts. The project included the planting of White Water Lily, Gulf Coast Spikerush and Pickerelweed along the southeastern shoreline of Lake Wire.  The plants were installed to preserve the shoreline, improve lake water quality, improve wildlife habitat and increase the diversity of aquatic vegetation. 

  Planting activities were performed by Florida Native Nursery in April 2018. There was a total of 350 linear feet of shoreline that were planted at the cost of $3,065. The project is completely funded through the Lakes & Stormwater Capital Improvement Plan. The project area continues to be routinely monitored and managed throughout the plant establishment period.  

  For questions, contact Laurie Smith, Manager of Lakes & Stormwater, at 863.834.6276.

• Missouri Avenue

  City crews and contractors replaced the street scape sidewalk on the east side of Missouri Avenue from Main Street to the Rail crossing.  Work will began March 26^th was completed early April.  For questions, contact Michael Whigham, Manager of Construction & Maintenance, at 863.834.3300.

• Rose Street Sidewalk

  This project completes the sidewalk corridor along Rose Street from the CSX Railroad Crossing beside US 98 to Gary Road. Funding for construction was provided through a Federal LAP grant.  Construction began July 17^th, 2017 and was completed in April 2018.   Wrap up of this project continues but does not impact traffic. 

  For questions, contact Michael Whigham, Manager of Construction & Maintenance, at 863.834.3300.

   

• Westgate Central Trail

  Construction is complete on the Westgate Central Trail.