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Project Details
Phase: Construction
Limits: SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Blvd.) from Parkview Place to north of Granada Street
Length: 1.13 miles
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Construction Cost: $27.6 million
Start of Current Phase: Late 2024
Est. Completion of Current Phase: Late 2026
About

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is scheduled to begin improvements to State Road SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) in Polk County in October 2024. This Complete Streets project entails complete reconstruction of the roadway and drainage system from Parkview Place to north of Granada Street in Lakeland.

The new roadway includes four travel lanes with curb and gutter on the outside and a 12-foot raised median from Parkview Place to north of Miami Street. The roadway from north of Miami Street to north of Granada Street will maintain four travel lanes with a continuous 12-foot-wide bi-directional left turn lane. Additional safety enhancements include:

  • Constructing a mid-block pedestrian crossing with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) south of Channing Road
  • Constructing a mid-block pedestrian crossing with Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) north of Swannanoa Street
  • Replacing existing 5-foot sidewalks with 8-foot sidewalks
  • Modifying existing driveways to reflect current standards
  • Upgrading Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps and pedestrian signals
  • Upgrading existing lighting at signalized intersections
  • Providing street lighting on both sides of the roadway between Parkview Place and Granada Street
  • Storm sewer system replacement
  • Upgrading traffic signal equipment to LED
Public Involvement

FDOT held a public meeting (online and in-person) on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, to present project information and provide an opportunity for the public to offer feedback. Although the meeting comment period is officially closed, copies of the public meeting materials are available for viewing in the Project Documents section. A copy of the public meeting video presentation is available for viewing in the Project Videos section.

FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.

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Contact Information
Design Project Manager
Phil Menke, P.E.
(863) 519-2803
Communications Team
Sandra Mancil
863-519-4116
Sandra.Mancil@dot.state.fl.us
For Media Inquiries Only
fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
RoadWatch
  • Construction has been suspended on all State of Florida road construction projects in Polk County pending Hurricane Milton and until further notice.

    During construction, SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) will be reduced to one lane in each direction with limited left turn lanes, primarily at signalized intersections. It will be necessary at times to close side street entrances during different phases of work with local traffic and pedestrian detours in place. 

    Beginning October 21, 2024, Citrus Connection will provide enhanced routes to better serve riders during construction. For more information on these routes please see Citrus Connection documents below and visit the Citrus Connection website at https://ridecitrus.com for updates.

     

     

Project Documents
Project Videos
Project Images
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