Public Notice: Emergency Sewer Repair - Lake Hollingsworth Drive
WHO: City of Lakeland Water Utilities
WHAT: Emergency Sewer Main Repair
WHERE: Lake Hollingsworth Drive, just east of Fairmount Avenue
WHEN: Beginning Monday, May 19, 2025
WHY: Broken Sewer Main Requiring Immediate Repair
LAKELAND, FL (May 16, 2025) – The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin emergency repair work along Lake Hollingsworth Drive on Monday, May 19, 2025, to address a broken sewer main. The repair site is located just east of Fairmount Avenue and is expected to remain active for several days, depending on weather and site conditions.
To ensure the safety of both workers and the public, a certified Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) provider will manage traffic flow and establish secure work zones.
Traffic Impacts & Safety Measures
- Fairmount Avenue at Lake Hollingsworth Drive will be closed to through traffic during the repair.
- Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and follow all posted detour signs.
- Drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are urged to use caution when traveling near the construction zone.
Contact
Jamin Smith
Digital Content Creator
City of Lakeland
863.834.6394
Jamin.Smith@LakelandGov.net
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889.
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