The facility will save wear and tear on the city’s garbage trucks, but at least one neighbor is concerned about added traffic.
Category: Transportation
Posted inSports
Play Ball! Detroit Tigers Spring Training Games Begin on Saturday
Tickets are still available for most games at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Posted inTransportation
Lakeland Area Officials Relieved as Legislators Take the Heat Off Special Taxing Districts
Citrus Connection officials are also talking about special shuttles to Bonnet Springs Park, the airport and Spring Training games.
Posted inTransportation
Repaving Projects Will Disrupt Traffic on Five Roadways
The streets will be milled down and repaved, with work on each taking from two to four days.
Posted inNeighborhoods
Brick or Asphalt? Paving Projects in Lake Morton Neighborhood Paused So Residents Can Choose
Residents will get to decide which surface they want for Success Avenue, South Boulevard and East Park Street.
Posted inPublic Safety
SUV Driver Injured After Crashing Into Waffle House Near Southgate Plaza
Repair crews were on the site hours after the early-morning accident on South Florida Avenue.
Posted inPolitics
10 Issues Lakeland is Watching as the 2024 Legislative Session Begins
The city is hoping for airport and water funding, but worried about Lakeland Electric revenue and new building permit rules.
Posted inTransportation
Road Improvements Not Fast Enough as Another Pedestrian is Killed on West Pipkin Road
Supply-chain issues have delayed a road widening project and held up installation of an urgently needed traffic light.
Posted inDowntown
Intersection of Orange Street and Lake Avenue has reopened
The closure affected two local businesses and rerouted the Lakeland Christmas Parade.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Commission Unanimously Approves 15-Year Agreement With Avelo Airlines
No members of the public spoke for or against the deal, which was unveiled last week. Service is expected to begin in May or June.