Safety improvements along US 17 from Havendale Boulevard / MLK Boulevard to Brigham Road in Winter Haven began in July 2022. Project Improvements include:

• Add 6-foot sidewalks along both sides of US 17
• Install new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHB) also known as High-Intensity Activated CrossWalk Signals (HAWK) with a raised pedestrian refuge in the median at New Beginnings High School
• Remove paved shoulder on the west side of US 17 from Avenue V NW to Avenue W
• Install new curb and gutter and repair existing curb and gutter along both sides of US 17
• Modify entrances at several existing driveways to bring them to current standards
• Upgrade transit stops
• Install lighting and upgrade signal equipment
• Improve drainage