Polk County RoadWatch

Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures and be prepared to merge as paving continues.

- Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the project (weather permitting) both north and southbound while crews are working on punch list items. Use caution and be prepared to merge.
- Expect daytime lane closures north of I-4 while crews work on signals. Use caution and be prepared to merge.
- Use caution at the signalized intersections as crews will be switching power to the new signal heads and removing the existing poles.

Use caution and watch for workers close to the road as the contractor continues mobilizing equipment and clearing and grubbing operations.

- Watch for shoulder closures during the day as the contractor performs signal work at Lyle Parkway and Ernest Smith Drive.
- Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures at Lyle Parkway for drainage work Tuesday, May 26, through Thursday, May 28. Use caution when merging.

- Watch for shoulder closures during the day as the contractor performs signal work at Lyle Parkway and Ernest Smith Drive.
- Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures at Lyle Parkway for drainage work Tuesday, May 26, through Thursday, May 28. Use caution when merging.

This week, crews will continue constructing curb pads and placing curb along side streets, installing light pole bases and conduit for pedestrian signal poles, along the east side of Lakeland Hills Boulevard.
- Traffic impacts: One lane in each direction will remain open for most of the project duration. Drivers should use caution, be prepared to merge or stop, and allow extra travel time.
- Speed limit: Reduced to 35 MPH within the construction zone.

This week the contractor will be working off the roadway with no planned lane closures. Use caution and watch for shoulder closures with workers close to the road.

This week the crews will begin underground and concrete work with no planned lane closures. Watch for shoulder closures and workers close to the road.

This week crews will continue grinding rumble strips at night/overnight and connecting signal sensors during the day, weather permitting Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures. Use caution and be prepared to merge.
This week crews will continue placing permanent striping at night/overnight weather permitting Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

This week workers will be working on underground conduit, installing pull boxes and constructing new sidewalk. Use caution and watch for nighttime/overnight lane closures and shoulder closures with workers close to the road during the day.

This week crews will be working at the Kathleen Road Ramps and will continue pile driving at the new bridge.
- Expect westbound I-4 on-ramp closure at Kathleen Road (Exit 31) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday for removal of materials. Motorists wanting to enter I-4 westbound should continue northbound on Kathleen Road past the closed ramp. Turn east on Griffin Road to U.S. 98, head north on U.S. 98 and follow it to the I-4 westbound on-ramp at U.S. 98 (Exit 32)
- Use caution and add time to your schedule to reach your destination.