Roadwork To Cause Closures, Delays Throughout Polk County

Countywide heavy construction projects continue to slow traffic throughout Polk County roads.

Emergency Sewer Repair Closes ChampionsGate Boulevard West

Emergency repairs are underway at the intersection of ChampionsGate Boulevard West and Longboat Drive to restore a sanitary sewer main.

Reynolds Road Railroad Crossing To Close In Lakeland For Resurfacing

Traffic will briefly detour along Fish Hatchery Road to bypass the work zone at the crossing.

Drainage Repair Closing Albritton Road In Southwest Polk For 20 Days

Polk County is closing Albritton Road for 20 days to replace a failing metal end wall with a new concrete structure.

Traffic Delays Expected Due To Continuing Polk County Roadwork

Expect traffic to slow down as contractors revise schedules and new road closures are added to a growing list of detours in Polk County.

Derby Avenue To Close For Stormwater Pipe Installation

Drainage installations and dirt hauling will close the east end of Derby Avenue from Jersey Road to Lake Jesse Drive for three months.

3-Day Closure Of Old Bartow Lake Wales Road Postponed

The closure is related to the construction of turn lanes and a drainage crossing for the new South Pointe Elementary School in Winter Haven.

CSX Railroad To Close Fish Hatchery Road For Crossing Repairs

In the meantime, closures on Hamilton Road to through traffic at Anchuca Drive in South Lakeland is continuing for the next four months.

Polk County Drivers Should Prepare For Delays Due To Road Construction

Residential construction, a Polk County bridge replacement and two Florida Gas Transmission pipeline safety installations will cause delays.

Long-Awaited Roundabout Opens On Old Bartow Lake Wales Road

The Old Bartow Lake Wales Road and Rattlesnake Road roundabout will improve the flow and safety.

Bus Service Launches Lakeland Stop On Tampa-Orlando, Miami-Tampa Trips

FlixBus specializes in direct, point-to-point intercity travel with service seven days a week.

CSX To Close Railroad Crossings In Polk County For Upgrades

Rolling rail crossing upgrades by CSX Transportation continue to make their way south from Bradley Junction to the Hardee County Line.

South Pipkin Road In Lakeland Closed For 3 Weeks

South Pipkin Road is closed to traffic just south of Maple Hill Drive for three weeks to install a 48-inch stormwater drainage pipe.

Lake Wales Intersection To Close For Month For Roundabout Construction

A new roundabout project at the intersection of Old Bartow Lake Wales Road and Rattlesnake Road will close the intersection starting Monday.

Thousand Oaks Boulevard In Davenport To Close For 2 Weeks

Emergency repairs are underway to fix a sewer line damaged by a boring project to install new fiber optic cabling.

Roundabout Construction To Cause Detours In Lake Wales For Month

Local access will be maintained to the point of closure, but no traffic will be permitted to cross the intersection.

Emergency Bridge Repairs To Close Deen Still Road

Emergency repairs needed to correct a deficiency on the deck of a Polk County bridge will close Deen Still Road for 10 days.

Neal Road In Haines City To Close For Six Days Starting Monday

Sewer and water line installations for a new subdivision in Haines City will close Neal Road for six days starting Monday.

Road Construction To Detour Traffic In Winter Haven, Auburndale

Road projects throughout Polk County will result in detours and delays.

North Wabash Avenue Closure In Lakeland Delayed 2 Days

An underground utility project to install a sewer connection for a new subdivision has been delayed to Wednesday.

Road Closures Cause Detours Throughout Polk County

Heavy construction projects countywide continue to slow Polk County drive times.

North Galloway, Sleepy Hills Roads To Remain Close For Another Week

Lakeland Electric is installing power service to a temporary lighting system at the new roundabout, which is now scheduled to open Friday.

N. Galloway Road, Sleepy Hill Road Intersection Closed Another Month

The schedule for opening the roundabout to traffic is now Sept. 9, 2022, Polk County officials said.

New Summit Parking Garage Open To Public Nights, Weekends On Aug. 8

Beginning Monday, Aug. 8, the public will have access to 150 covered parking spaces located on the first two levels.

​Maintenance Work To Close Sections Of Radford, Richardson Roads

Florida Gas Transmission Co. announced that a 6.3-mile section of its natural gas pipeline is scheduled to undergo maintenance.

HL Smith Road In Polk County To Close For 3 Weeks

Starting Wednesday, July 20, off-site widening and turn lane construction for a new subdivision will close H.L. Smith Road for three weeks.

Emergency Railroad Crossing Repairs Close Old Highway 37 In Polk

Recent damage to track components has closed the railroad crossing on Old Highway 37, just south of Agricola Road in the Bradley Junction.

Portion Of Natural Gas Pipeline To Be Retested In Bartow

The test will close sections of Radford and Richardson roads July 18

Natural Gas Pipeline Tests To Close Roads In Bartow Friday

In the early morning hours of Friday, Florida Gas Transmission Co. will hydrostatically test a 6-mile section of its natural gas pipeline.

Body Or Bicycle Not Found After Train Possibly Hit Someone: Sheriff

Deputies said that a conductor halted his train Monday morning after he thought it hit a bicyclist at the Fairfield crossing in Lakeland.

Bartow's Old Kissimmee Road Scheduled To Close For Construction

Drivers who take Old Kissimmee Road will want to give themselves extra travel time because the county says delays are expected in work zone.

Wildlife Underpass In Polk County To Keep Animals Safe: FDOT

The wildlife construction project will help keep animals off Interstate-4 in Polk County.

Polk Parkway East Lanes Reopen: FL 5-1-1

All lanes of Polk Parkway were closed for about two hours Monday afternoon because of obstruction blocking lanes.

Intersections In Lakeland To Possibly Be Safer With New Program

Four intersections in Lakeland already have the Intersection Avoidance Safety Program. A $500,000 grant could bring more to the city.

3-Month Road Closure Near Lake Juliana Shopping Center: County

Auburndale drivers will have detours near County Road 559A as crews set up road closures for drainage work.

Multiple Lakeland Road Closings For Railroad Repairs, Detours Set Up

Drivers will want to leave for work or for any destination earlier than usual while CSX works on railroad repairs that have roads closed.

Police Cruiser Hits Pedestrian In Winter Haven Area

A Winter Haven officer hit a person walking near the LEGOLAND entrance early Tuesday morning. The victim experienced injuries.

Police Activity In Polk Closes New Tampa Highway: Florida 511

Drivers in Polk County who usually take New Tampa Highway should find an alternate route Wednesday afternoon as lanes are closed.

Motorcyclist Killed In Kathleen Road Crash: Police

Lakeland police had Kathleen Road near Quincy Street closed for several hours Tuesday as they investigated a fatal crash.

Lanes Blocked By Vehicle Fire On I-4 Reopen: Florida 511

Drivers experienced delays Monday evening in Polk County on I-4 because of a vehicle fire that blocked two lanes.