Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027.
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Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Commission Tackles Stormwater, Pedestrian Bridge and More at Marathon Meeting
The final meeting of 2025, and Mutz’s last as mayor, was nearly 7.5 hours.
Posted inTransportation
New York Ave. May Get a $9.2 Million Overpass. Will It Be Used?
Construction of a pedestrian bridge is scheduled to begin in March after 15 years of planning.
Posted inTransportation
South Florida Avenue Road Diet Up for Vote Monday
The city is set to fund the design, while the state has agreed to fund construction — which now could start as soon as 2027 and as late as 2030.
Posted inPublic Safety
I-4 Westbound Lane Closures Tonight Through Friday Morning
Workers will pour asphalt into roadway depression near Polk City exit until repaving can be scheduled.
Posted inInsight Polk
Lakeland Seeks Brighter, More Prosperous Future for Memorial Boulevard
Survey and public meeting offer residents a chance to weigh in on revitalization plans
Posted inInsight Polk
Dark Roads, Fast Cars: Lakeland Can Be Deadly for Pedestrians and Cyclists
At least 70 pedestrians and bicyclists died between 2018 and 2024 after being struck by vehicles on Lakeland-area roads.
Posted inTransportation
Lakeland Residents Get a Look at U.S. Highway 98 Widening Plans
The 17-mile FDOT project will cost nearly $270 million and take four years to complete.
Posted inTransportation
I-4/SR 33 Project in Limbo After ‘Moving Florida Forward’ Is Only Partially Funded
DOT signals intention to move ahead with all 20 projects, but no announcement is expected until after Gov. DeSantis signs the budget.