Bartow, Fla. –  On Thursday, April 1 at midnight to Thursday, August 1, 2024, crews will close the US 301 northbound and southbound median openings just east of 60th Avenue East (between Starbuck’s and 7-Eleven). US 301 southbound motorists wishing to enter the restaurants should use 19th Street E or 60th Avenue E and enter on the 19th Street E driveways; and, US 301 northbound motorists wishing to enter the plaza should enter using 60th Avenue E entrance. 

Motorists should expect delays and are urged to exercise caution and follow posted detour signage in the work zone.

Stay informed and sign up for construction alerts and view improvement plans by visiting https://www.swflroads.com/project/201032-5.

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