The project proposes median modifications to reduce conflict points and increase safety at the intersection of US 98 at Lyle Parkway. Changes include converting the full median opening to a two-way directional median opening. The proposed safety improvement will remove crossing movements of US 98 from Lyle Parkway and require motorists to make right turns onto US 98 with U-turns at the adjacent median openings.  Left turns onto Lyle Parkway will continue to be permitted.

A public meeting is being held to present information about the proposed safety improvements. There will be three options to attend the public meeting:

ONLINE: Attend virtually from a computer, tablet or mobile device on August 14, 2023, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. You can register in advance by visiting  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3496207715021396572 or the project website Once registered, attendees will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting online. Please note, Internet Explorer cannot be used to register or attend this GoToWebinar.

PHONE: Join the virtual meeting in listen-only mode by dialing +1 (415) 930-5321 and entering the passcode 718-689-267 when prompted.  This will enable over-the-phone attendees to listen to the presentation.

IN-PERSON: The in-person public meeting will be held on August 15, 2023, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Florida Department of Transportation District Office Conference Center, 801 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830.

All meeting materials will be available on the project website from August 11 through August 30, 2023. A copy of these materials will also be displayed at the in-person meeting.  You may choose any combination of the options provided to review the materials and to submit your comments.