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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
JULY 2026 UPDATE:
With the new water, sewer, and drainage systems installed and the new northbound lanes prepared, crews will begin connecting the new utilities and removing the old water and sewer lines on the west side of the roadway.
To safely complete this work, traffic will be shifted onto the new lanes on the east side of the roadway- first from north of E. Bella Vista Street to Griffin Road, starting July 9, and next from Parkview Place to E. Bella Vista Street in late July/early August 2026. Both northbound and southbound traffic will be traveling on the new lanes!
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.
Contact Information
RoadWatch
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· Traffic was recently shifted on Lakeland Hills Boulevard from the west side of the roadway to the newly constructed lanes on the east side of the roadway, between East Bella Vista Street and Griffin Road. The remainder of the traffic, south of East Bella Vista Street to Parkview Place is expected to be ready to shift in mid-September. The partial shift will allow crews to begin removing the old water and sewer systems in this area while crews from the City of Lakeland continue making water tie-ins to the new system south of East Bella Vista Street. Motorists should use extra caution until everyone is used to the new traffic pattern.
· This week, crews will continue grading and pouring new sidewalks and driveways on the east side of Lakeland Hills Boulevard between Parkview Place and E. Bella Vista Street. Electrical crews will continue installing signalization, lighting conduit and bases throughout the project. Demolition crews will continue removing old curb and gutter and grading for sod. Drainage crews will continue installing drainage along the west side of LHB.
· 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.
· Speed limit: Reduced to 35 MPH within the construction zone.
