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201217-8 CSX Bridge over I-4 Replacement
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
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Project Description
The Florida Department of Transportation along with CSX Railroad is replacing the railroad bridge crossing over I-4 in Lakeland. The bridge is located 1200 feet west of the Kathleen Road (SR 539)/I-4 interchange (Exit 31) and about 400 feet east of the West Bella Vista Street overpass.
The existing 250-foot bridge will be demolished and two new 400-foot parallel bridges will be built in its place. The longer dual bridges provide for CSX double tracking and will accommodate future expansion of I-4 without the need to disrupt traffic and reconstruct the bridges again.
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RoadWatch
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This week crews will be working at the Kathleen Road Ramps and pile driving.
- Expect Eastbound S.R. 539 (Kathleen Road) off-ramp closure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 26 through Friday, May 29. I-4 motorists traveling eastbound should continue to the next exit at U.S. 98 (Exit 32). Head south on U.S. 98 to George Jenkins Boulevard. Head west on George Jenkins Boulevard back to Kathleen Road.
- Use caution and add time to your schedule to reach your destination.
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This week crews will be working at the Kathleen Road Ramps and will continue pile driving at the new bridge.
- Expect westbound I-4 on-ramp closure at Kathleen Road (Exit 31) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday for removal of materials. Motorists wanting to enter I-4 westbound should continue northbound on Kathleen Road past the closed ramp. Turn east on Griffin Road to U.S. 98, head north on U.S. 98 and follow it to the I-4 westbound on-ramp at U.S. 98 (Exit 32)
- Use caution and add time to your schedule to reach your destination.
