SR 572 from Airport Road to Pipkin Creek Road and SR 572 Roundabout at Waring Road: Construction project: Project improvements include resurfacing and lane widening on SR 572 and a new roundabout at Waring Road. This week, crews will work on utilities, drainage, and roadway grading.

• On Sunday, October 20th, crews closed Waring Road from the SR 572/Drane Field Road intersection to immediately south of Drane Field Road. The closure will be in place intermittently until January 2025. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour or identify alternative routes.
• Motorists should expect lane closures through the duration of the construction.
  • Resurfacing project – expect lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours from 7 pm to 6 am
  • Roundabout – expect lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours from 7 pm to 7 am and from 9 am to 4 pm
• Motorists should expect lane shifts through the duration of the construction.
• Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway through the duration of the construction.

Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway. Estimated completion is Spring 2026.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23, 2024:

The contractor will be working off the roadway with no anticipated lane closures.

This week crews will be placing substructure elements and continue driving piles for the new bridge. Motorists should follow the posted detours.

• Eastbound: Head north or south on US 17 to Hardee Street and east on Hardee Street to Lake Branch Road. Head southeast on Lake Branch Road to Platt Road and head north back to County Line Road.
• Westbound: Head east or west on County Line Road to Platt Road. Head south on Platt Road to Lake Branch Road and head west to Hardee Street. Turn left (west) on Hardee Street to US 17. Turn right (north) on US 17 back to County Line Road.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23, 2024:

Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews begin paving side street entrances and corrections. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Sunday, November 17 through Tuesday November 26, 2024

Crews have closed Scenic Highway from Grove Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue to install new drainage structures and reconstruct the roadway.

• Local motorists should follow the posted detour using Winston Avenue, South 4th Street and Domaris Avenue.
• Truck traffic is detoured using Hunt Brothers Road, US 27, and East Mountain Lake Cutoff Road.
• The contractor has removed the sidewalk on the west side of the project. Follow the temporary pedestrian detour.

This project will be closed down for the Thanksgiving holiday, Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23, 2024:

Crews will be taking delivery of materials, pulling electrical wire, installing traffic railing, curb, gutter, lighting and working on new roadway alignment. Expect intermittent lane closures throughout the project from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday, November182, through Friday, November 22, 2024.  Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23

This week the contractor will continue drainage work.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23

This week crews will work on signals. Watch for shoulder closures on the bridge above I-4. Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23

Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures both north and southbound from Griffin Road to Interstate 4. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23, 2024

This week workers will continue milling the old northbound lanes, removing curb and begin underground work. 

• Traffic remains in one lane in each direction but is now shifted to the west side of Lakeland Hills Boulevard so crews can begin underground drainage and utility work under the existing northbound lanes. The lanes will remain in this configuration for several months.
• Crews will mill the old lanes this week and place business access signs
• Traffic will remain in one lane in each direction for most of the duration of construction.
• The speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph during construction
• Use caution, be prepared to merge and plan for delays

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23, 2024

Watch for possible daytime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic for paving.

Northbound and southbound US 17 has been restriped to include a single left turn lane and two dedicated through lanes. Use caution as everyone gets used to the new traffic pattern. 

Expect lane closures for signal work at the intersection. Use caution, watch for workers close to the road, and be prepared to merge or stop.

This project is currently scheduled to begin in early December 2024. Work requiring lane closures will be done at night/overnight between the hours of 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. 

Work on this project is scheduled to begin in early December 2024. Once construction begins, the contractor plans to pave at night/overnight and work on sidewalks during the day. All work requiring lane closures will be scheduled at night or between the hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the day.