BARTOW, Fla. – Crews have temporarily closed the southbound lane of SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard), just south of Swannanoa Street, to address a roadway hole caused by recent heavy rainfall. The damage occurred above an old drainage pipe, which is not part of the new drainage system being installed under the ongoing Lakeland Hills Boulevard improvement project.

·         Both northbound and southbound traffic is being managed by flaggers.

·         The southbound lane is expected to remain closed through this afternoon.

·         Drivers should proceed with caution, follow flagger instructions, and anticipate delays.

For more information about this project, visit www.swflroads.com/project/440444-1.

For real-time traffic updates, visit FL511.com.

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