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440444-1 SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Blvd.) from Parkview Place to North of Granada Street
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
About
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, began improvements on State Road SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) in Polk County in October 2024. The project includes complete reconstruction of the roadway and drainage system from Parkview Place to north of Granada Street in Lakeland.
The new roadway will include 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
OCTOBER 2026 UPDATE:
Traffic has been shifted onto the new lanes on the east side of the roadway. Both northbound and southbound traffic are now traveling on the new lanes!
With the new water, sewer, and drainage systems installed and traffic shifted to the east side of the roadway, crews have begun connecting the new utilities and removing the old water and sewer lines on the west side of the roadway.
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. 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.
Contact Information
RoadWatch
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- This week, electrical crews will continue installing signalization, lighting conduit and bases throughout the project. Drainage crews will continue installing drainage along the west side of Lakeland Hills Boulevard. Roadway crews will continue demolishing the old southbound lanes between Parkview Place and East Bella Vista Street.
- One lane in each direction will remain open for most of the project duration. Drivers should use caution, be prepared to merge or stop, and allow extra travel time.
- The speed limit has been reduced to 35 MPH within the construction zone.
