Polk County RoadWatch

This week crews will work on pile driving, moving bridge materials and the crane across S.R. 60, installing MSE (Mechanically Stabilized Earth) wall panels and embankment and constructing temporary access across Bear Creek.

• Expect lane closures on S.R. 60 between Wilson Drive and U.S. 17 as crews move the crane from south of S.R. 60 to north of S.R. 60 from 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 26 to 12 a.m. midnight, Thursday, August 27. Use caution and watch for law enforcement directing traffic.
• The trail remains closed at the north trial head just north of S.R. 60 through the end of the trail on the south side of S.R. 60. The north end of the trail remains open.

The contractor will be hooking up the electrical wiring, adjusting light pole bases and placing sod with periodic lane closures seven days a week. Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop. This project is one of three equally important signal projects under this contract. As a result, crews may be working at one of the other project sites. All three signals are expected to be operational in the fall.

The contractor will be hooking up the electrical wiring, adjusting light pole bases and placing sod with periodic lane closures seven days a week. Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop. This project is one of three equally important signal projects under this contract. As a result, crews may be working at one of the other project sites. All three signals are expected to be operational in the fall.

The contractor will be hooking up the electrical wiring, adjusting light pole bases and placing sod with periodic lane closures seven days a week. Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop. This project is one of three equally important signal projects under this contract. As a result, crews may be working at one of the other project sites. All three signals are expected to be operational in the fall.

Expect westbound I-4 on-ramp closure at Kathleen Road (Exit 31) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly, Sunday through Thursday nights this week. Motorists wanting to enter I-4 westbound should continue northbound on Kathleen Road past the closed ramp. Turn east on Griffin Road to U.S. 98, head north on U.S. 98 and follow it to the I-4 westbound on-ramp at U.S. 98 (Exit 32).

· Expect periodic nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the project (weather permitting) both north and southbound while crews are working on punch list items. Use caution and be prepared to merge.
· Expect periodic daytime lane closures north of I-4 while crews work on punch list items. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures, Sunday through Thursday nights, as crews place pavement markings. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Crews are working on the resurfacing project while waiting on delivery of signal equipment expected in late August/early September.

·       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.

Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures Monday through Friday nights as crews continue paving asphalt repairs and begin grinding rumble strips. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Crews continue constructing gravity wall, and sidewalks. Expect eastbound lane closures during the day. Use caution and be prepared to merge.