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452617-1 US 98 from north of SR 60 to north of CR 540A
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
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A Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) resurfacing project on US 98 from Bartow to Lakeland begins in early October 2025. This much needed project includes removing the old asphalt, replacing it with new asphalt, repaving the side street aprons and installing new signal sensors at the signalized intersections. Motorists can expect nighttime/overnight lane closures between 6:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
This project goes with another project to install a new traffic signal on US 98 at Lyle Parkway (453810-1). The signal project also includes drainage improvements, widening the turn radius at the northwest and southeast corners, adding a raised concrete pedestrian pad on the northwest corner and adding intersection lighting with high visibility crosswalk striping and pedestrian signals.
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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This project is currently scheduled to begin Monday, October 13, with crews installing construction signs and erosion control devices. Milling and resurfacing is currently scheduled to begin Sunday night, October 19, from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. and continue nightly through Thursday night, October 23.
The contract to resurface US 98 from north of SR 60 to north of CR 540A includes both the resurfacing and new signal at Lyle Parkway. The contractor will begin with resurfacing so there may not be much work at the signal in October. Check back here for more information throughout the project duration.
