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Project Details
Work Type: Drainage Construction
Phase: Construction
Limits: from Coral Way to Dons Place
Length: 0.233 miles
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Start of Current Phase: Late 2025
Est. Completion of Current Phase: Early 2026
About

The Florida Department of Transportation began a drainage improvement project on Combee Road in Lakeland, Florida in early September 2025. Improvements include installing new drainage structures and pipes, installing ditch bottom concrete, reconstructing asphalt in damaged areas, and milling and resurfacing the roadway. 

The normal work schedule is from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sundays through Thursdays, but may be adjusted as needed. Watch for lane closures with flaggers directing traffic.

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Contact Information
Communications Team
Sandra Mancil
863-519-4116
Sandra.Mancil@dot.state.fl.us
For Media Inquiries Only
fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
RoadWatch
  • Crews will continue drainage improvements on South Eastside Drive and near Coral Way.

    South Eastside Drive remains closed at Combee Road through mid-December. Motorists are detoured using East Main Street. Combee Road traffic will not be affected by the closure.

    Expect lane closures on Combee Road at night with flaggers directing traffic at night/overnight the week of Sunday, November 30 through Saturday, December 6.  Use caution and be prepared to stop.

Project Images
Drainage Structure being installed at South Eastside Drive in November 2025
South Eastside Drive is closed at Combee Road while Crews install new drainage structures and pipe beneath the roadway.