Projects

Projects Currently in Progress

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Ariana Street Raised Crosswalk

This project has been postponed.

City of Lakeland crews will begin construction of a raised crosswalk crossing on Ariana Street just west of Ohio Avenue. During the project there will be lane closures with a detour route, flagging operation, and possibly a temporary road closure. Motorist should use alternate routes during project to avoid traffic delays.

Contact Mike Slaton, Supervisor of Maintenance, 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.
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, has completed construction plans. The Lakeland City Commission has awarded a $1,570,500 construction contract to Cobb Site Development, Inc., whose office is located in Wauchula, FL. Construction began September 6, 2021 and is anticipated to be complete in April 2022.

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.
Drane Field Road Roundabout

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:
Kevin Cook
Director of Communications
City of Lakeland
863/834-6264
Social Media @lakelandgov

ROUNDABOUT CONSTRUCTION AT INTERSECTION OF

DRANE FIELD ROAD AND DON EMERSON DRIVE SLATED TO START MAY 1^ST

LAKELAND, FL (April 14, 2022) - The construction for a new roundabout at the intersection of State Road 572 (Drane Field Road) and Don Emerson Drive is slated to start May 1, 2022. The single lane roundabout is being constructed to accommodate the traffic demand at this intersection which serves as the primary access to the Lakeland Regional Airport and the Publix Super Markets corporate offices. The completed project will include drainage, lighting, and landscape improvements within the scope of work.

Ryan Lazenby, Civil Engineer Manager for the City of Lakeland said, “The area around the airport continues to grow and we have been discussing this roundabout for some time. The City of Lakeland and our partners at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) are eager to see the construction of this project move forward to meet the increasing demands of the roadway. The roundabout will improve traffic operations, roadway safety, and will act as a gateway to the Lakeland Linder International Airport/Publix Super Markets corporate campus.”

The roundabout project is located on the state highway system (SR 572) and FDOT is funding approximately $2.2 million for the construction through a Joint Participation Agreement with the City of Lakeland. The City of Lakeland is funding approximately $750,000 for design and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) phases of the project.

The project does include a detailed Temporary Traffic Control Plan which will maintain the existing number of lanes on SR 572 (Drane Field Road) throughout the duration of construction. Construction is in anticipated to be completed in February 2023, but the completion date may be adjusted to allow for additional weather-related delays.

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Gilmore Avenue Pedestrian Enhancement

City of Lakeland crews will begin a pedestrian enhancement project on Gilmore Avenue from East Bella Vista Street to Parkview Place. This project is scheduled to start the week of February 22nd and should be completed in July of this year. This project consists of new sidewalk, ADA compliant curb ramps and new driveway aprons on the west side of Gilmore Avenue. Motorists should expect delays with intermittent flagging operations and should seek alternate routes when available.

Contact Eric Pope, Supervisor of Construction, at (863) 834-3305 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 Pathways

This project will extend the existing shared use path from Lake Bonny Park towards the Longfellow intersection and also incorporates updating 6 bus stops as well as the traffic signalization at Longfellow and Main Street.

The City’s Public Works Engineering department completed the construction plans. Funding for Construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) was provided by FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP). Construction is currently underway with an anticipated completion in April 2022.

Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting Ryan Lazenby, Manager of Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6040.
Patten Heights Street

On April 13, 2022 contractors working for the City of Lakeland will begin constructing or reconstructing ADA curb ramps and sidewalk on Patten Height Street at Lake Hollingsworth Drive. Traffic control will be in place and drivers should expect intermittent flagging during the project.

Contact Mike Slaton, Supervisor of Maintenance, 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.
Pine Street Tree Boxes

City of Lakeland crews will be removing a tree and tree box from the sidewalk on the north side of East Pine Street between North Kentucky Avenue and North Florida Avenue. Work is to begin on June 12, 2022 with a temporary road closure during removal. The construction to repair the tree box and streetscape pavers will begin on June 13, 2022 and should be completed by Thursday, June 30, 2022. During the time frame lane closures, delays in traffic and flagman operations are to be expected.

Contact Mike Slaton, Supervisor of Maintenance, 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.
Road Maintenance for FY 2022

A list of roads scheduled to be paved during the fiscal year is now available. Paving Schedule

Contact Mike Slaton, Supervisor of Maintenance, 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.
Wabash Avenue and 10th Street Intersection Closure

LAKELAND, FL (May 18, 2021) – There is a road closure scheduled to begin June 14, 2021 where Wabash Avenue intersects with 10th Street. The closure will be 24-hours-per-day for approximately 150 days (5 months). The entire intersection will be closed for the duration of the work. Reopening is anticipated in April 2022.

This work is related to the North Wabash Avenue extension construction which is underway. The City’s road contractor, Cobb Site Development Inc., will be reconstructing the intersection of North Wabash Avenue and 10th Street as well as widening North Wabash Avenue between Crutchfield Road and 10th Street. The work will consist of utility, drainage, roadway, driveway, pedestrian, and signalization improvements as part of the new North Wabash Avenue connection to Fairbanks Street/Bella Vista Street.

The detour for eastbound traffic on 10th Street will be routed south onto North Chestnut Road, then east on West Memorial Blvd, then north on North Brunnell Parkway, and then east on 10th Street. Westbound traffic on 10th Street will take the same detour in reverse.

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.

Upcoming Projects

Beacon Road Sidewalk

The Public Works Department is in the design stage of a sidewalk project that consists of installation of a new sidewalk from Lincoln Avenue to Shady Avenue on the north side of the street. The project will be constructed in Fiscal Year 2023 that begins in October of 2022.

Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting Ryan Lazenby, Manager of Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6040.
Five Points Intersection Improvements

Five Points Intersection Improvement proposes a single lane roundabout at the intersection of Lake Beulah Drive with Sloan Avenue and West Main Street. The project will act as a gateway to Lakeland’s Downtown West area and improve access to Bonnet Springs Park. Design is currently underway with construction currently anticipated in Summer 2022.

Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting Ryan Lazenby, Manager of Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6040.
New York Avenue ADA Compliance

Project has been delayed until further notice.

City of Lakeland Crews had planned to begin an ADA compliance project on January 20, 2020. Work performed will be removing and replacing the curb ramps from First Street to Fifth Street on New York Avenue, bringing them up to the 2010 American Disabilities Act Standards. This project will take about three months to complete one it begins and can be expected to cause minor traffic delays and intermittent traffic detours.

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

This project is in the design stage for the northern segment between Griffin Road and Providence Reserve. The project puts forward drainage improvements and off-street path improvements along the corridor. Additionally, the project includes a three lane section along Providence Road with the potential for raised planter medians, raised crosswalks, and raised intersections to slow speeds along this corridor. The whole corridor from Kathleen to Griffin will be evaluated and discussed in public meetings. Design is anticipated to be complete in Fiscal Year 2022. Construction Funding has not been established.

Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting Ryan Lazenby, Manager of Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6040.
South Wabash Avenue Extension

This project begins at the intersection of Harden Boulevard at Beaker Boulevard and extends north to the intersection of Wabash Avenue at Ariana Street. It includes intersections with Lakeside Village Shopping Center, Village Center Drive, Grasslands Boulevard, and Faye Street. Construction plans and permitting are almost complete. Right of Way acquisition is funded in FY 2020. Construction is currently unfunded.

Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting Greg James, Assistant Director of Public Works, City of Lakeland at 863.834.8440.
Three Parks Trail West

This project consists of Design, Construction and Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) of a 10-foot wide shared use path along a portion of the north side from Westover Street to Robin Road (along Cleveland Heights). The proposed improvements also include adding a high visibility crosswalk from Westover Street to an existing five foot sidewalk along the southside that leads to Peterson Park, as well as restriping of sharrows for cyclists. This project will require the removal of the existing five-foot wide sidewalk. This shared use path completes the 3.6 mile loop of the Three Parks Trail System which began construction in 2015. The Three Parks Trail system is a component of the City’s Lake-to-Lake Bikeway that is referenced in the Momentum 2040-long-range transportation plan listed as “Westover Trail” (page G-3). In addition, this segment is part of a designated Proposed Pathways Corridor in the Citywide Pathways Vision Plan that is included in the Comprehensive Plan’s Transportation Element.

Funding for Design, Construction and CEI was provided by FDOT Local Agency Program (LAP). The City’s Public Works Engineering department has just finalized the construction plans. Construction is scheduled for fiscal year 22/23.

Additional project-related information may also be obtained by contacting Ryan Lazenby, Manager of Engineering, City of Lakeland at 863.834.6040.

Recently Completed Projects

Carpenter's Way at Interstate 4 Overpass

Carpenters Way at Interstate 4 Overpass, (Lakeland Park Drive Connector)

City of Lakeland, Florida (February 25, 2022) —
Carpenters Way is now reopen as of February 25, 2022.

The Lakeland Park Drive Connector project is complete. Carpenter's way was closed for 3 months to construct the three-way stop at Carpenters Way and the new Lakeland Park Drive Connector.
Hallam Drive & Luce Road - Pedestrian Enhancement

City of Lakeland crews have completed the construction of the pedestrian enhancement project. This portion of this project consisted of constructing approximately 1,300 linear feet of sidewalk, two ADA compliant curb ramps, and 14 driveway aprons on Luce Road between Monterey Lane to Hallam Drive. Construction of this project was completed in May 2022.

Contact Eric Pope, Supervisor of Construction, at (863) 834-3305 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.
Lakeland Park Drive Connector

A new roadway has been constructed to connect Carpenters Way with Lakeland Park Drive. This new connector road will provides two travel lanes, a 10’ wide shared-use path, street lighting, and a new intersection with Carpenters Way, which is located between Interstate 4 and the Carpenters Way historic arch.

The Lakeland City Commission awarded a construction contract in the amount of $6,309,598 to QGS Development, Inc., who is located in Plant City, FL. Construction began June 2021 with completion in April of 2022.

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.
North Crystal Lake Drive (Longfellow Blvd to Commercial Park Drive) - Pedestrian Enhancement

City of Lakeland crews completed a pedestrian enhancement and stormwater collection system project January 2022 that began on March 29, 2021. This project consisted of reconstructing ADA compliant curb ramps, installing controlled crosswalks on North Crystal Lake Drive, relocating drainage inlets, an addition of approximately 650 linear feet of new ADA compliant sidewalk as well as repairing broken sidewalk within the parameters of the project.

Contact Eric Pope, Supervisor of Construction, at (863) 834-3305 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.
North Wabash Avenue Extension

On October 5, 2020, the Lakeland City Commission awarded a $5,100,000 construction contract to Cobb Site Development, Inc. located in Wauchula, Florida. Construction started November 30, 2020 and was completed in April 2022.

This 0.85-mile project provides a two-lane roadway, 6’ 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 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.