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445468-1 US 98 from south of Griffin Road to Sharon Drive
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US 98 from south of Griffin Road to Sharon Drive: Construction project: The FDOT is making safety improvements to US 98 from south of Griffin Road to Sharon Drive in Lakeland. The project includes the following enhancements:
- milling and resurfacing US 98 from south of Griffin Road to Sharon Drive
- repairing and improving drainage
- enhancing lighting at the intersections
- emphasizing bike lanes by painting them green to improve visibility
- adding special emphasis crosswalks at Griffin Road, Pyramid Parkway, across US 98 south of the interstate and across all the I-4 ramps
- adding pedestrian fencing in the median between Pyramid Parkway and the crosswalk south of the I-4 ramps to channel pedestrians safely to the crossings
- changing the way traffic merges from the slip lane at Pyramid Parkway onto US 98
- replacing unnecessary asphalt with green space at the intersection of Pyramid Parkway and US 98 as a traffic calming effort and for beautification
- adjusting the stop bar past the Burger King driveway to improve safety at Pyramid Parkway on the west side of US 98
- upgrading and adjusting signal equipment to improve visibility for motorists when making left turns at Griffin Road and at Crevasse Street
- adding signs on northbound US 98 identifying the I-4 ramps
Contact Information
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Sandra Mancil
863-519-4116
Sandra.Mancil@dot.state.fl.us
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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Tuesday, August 12, 2025: Road Work on US 98 North At The Interstate 4 Interchange
Due to an earlier crash on I-4, an asphalt delivery truck was delayed in traffic congestion. This delay impacted the scheduled delivery of materials to the road improvement project on US 98 North near the I-4 interchange.
As a result, work originally planned for overnight hours is now being completed during the early morning. This change was both unforeseen and unavoidable.
Motorists traveling through the area are advised to allow additional travel time, exercise caution, and consider alternate routes when possible.
Planned Traffic Impacts for Week of Sunday, August 10 through Saturday, August 16, 2025:
- Expect northbound and southbound nighttime/overnight lane closures south of I-4 and daytime lane closures north of I-4. Use caution and be prepared to merge as crew work on restoring curb, sidewalks and sodding throughout the project.
- Watch for traffic shifts and pattern changes at the I-4 Eastbound on and off ramps this week, depending on weather. Northbound motorists entering eastbound I-4 will be shifted slightly onto temporary asphalt and Eastbound I-4 motorists exiting I-4 will be shifted back on to the permanent lanes. Use caution, watch for workers close to the road and for changes in the traffic pattern.
- Pedestrians should follow the sidewalk detours and temporary crosswalks to safely travel throughout the project.