But there is no funding yet to ease congestion westward to Tampa. That relief will take “years to deliver.”
Category: Transportation
Posted inTransportation
Avelo Takes Flight From Lakeland Linder International Airport
The city celebrated the first passenger flights into and out of Lakeland with lots of fanfare and photo ops.
Posted inTransportation
Yates Road to Close for 60 Days as West Pipkin Widening Continues
The feeder roads are being upgraded sequentially. The entire three-year project is scheduled to end in November.
Posted inTransportation
A Portion of Kathleen Road Will Close for 5 Months
The closure is between Block Pine Road and Raulerson Road; commuters should expect heavy traffic on detour routes.
Posted inTransportation
Aerospace Center to Open Shop in Secure Lounge at Lakeland Airport
Private vendors weren’t interested because commercial flights are only planned on Thursdays and Sundays — for now.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Leaders Want More Corner Stores and ‘Missing Middle’ Housing
Neighborhood shops can ease traffic congestion by reducing the number of cars on the road.
Posted inTransportation
Five Points Roundabout Has Opened, Removing a Previous Bottleneck
The project will quicken the trip between Lake Beulah and George Jenkins Boulevard/Bonnet Springs Park.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
City Commission Embraces Vision for Lakeland’s ‘Downtown West’
At least a dozen projects are underway and more are planned to transform Lakeland’s west side.
Posted inTransportation
Lakeland Unveils Latest Designs for South Florida Avenue, But Struggle Looms Over $22 Million Cost
Construction, including removal of the barriers, is tentatively slated to start in 2027 and be completed in 2029.
Posted inTransportation
Avelo’s First Flights From Lakeland Linder Will Be to New Haven, CT
Some commenters were disappointed that only one destination was announced, but local officials said more would be added over time.