The Florida Department of Transportation began a multi-use trail project along SR 559 (Broadway Boulevard) from SR 33 (Commonwealth Avenue) to Lakeshore Drive in Polk County on February 19, 2021.

PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS

• Construct a 10-foot-wide multi-use trail on the south side of Broadway Boulevard 
• Resurface the side street entrances at Callitras Avenue and Azalea Avenue  
• Improve drainage Add  street lighting

PROJECT INFORMATION

• Construction began Friday, February 19, 2021 and ends in summer 2021, weather permitting.
• Crews expect to work during the day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. 
• No lane closures from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Watch for detour signs during drainage work on Lakeshore Drive and Bignonia Avenue. 
• Items in the right-of-way are subject to damage or removal for construction.
• Please move or remove sprinklers, signs and landscaping that you wish to keep. 
• Construction costs are estimated at $700,000.