Public Notice: City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division to Close Portion of Pine Street for Sewer Repair

LAKELAND, FL (January 26, 2026) – The City of Lakeland Wastewater Collection Division will close Pine Street between N. Florida Avenue and N. Tennessee Avenue beginning Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to repair a broken sewer service that serves multiple businesses.

Repair work is scheduled to begin promptly Wednesday morning and is anticipated to take several days to complete. This work is necessary to restore reliable wastewater service and prevent further infrastructure issues.

Traffic control measures and detour signage will be in place to guide motorists safely around the closed portion of Pine Street. Drivers are encouraged to plan alternate routes and use caution in the area while work is underway.

The City of Lakeland appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as this essential infrastructure repair is completed.

Contacts

Jamin Smith
Digital Content Creator
City of Lakeland
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.

For additional information about the City of Lakeland, please visit www.lakelandgov.net. Citizens are also invited to follow the City on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, Snapchat and Nextdoor. Citizens can find the City of Lakeland on these social media platforms by searching lakelandgov.

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Posted by Communications on 26 Jan 2026