| Project Details |
| Work Type | Sidewalk |
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| Phase | Construction |
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| Limits | Lake Blue Drive to 26th Street NW |
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| Project Start | Mid 2026 |
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| City | Winter Haven |
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| County | Polk |
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| Road | SR 544 |
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| Construction Cost | $1.2 million |
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| Estimated Completion | Late 2026 |
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Contact Information
Communications Team
Sandra Mancil 863-519-4116
Sandra.Mancil@dot.state.fl.us
The Florida Department of Transportation is starting a project to enhance pedestrian safety and accessibility along Havendale Boulevard in Winter Haven. As part of the project, crews will perform the following work.
Install new 6-foot-wide sidewalks on the south side of Havendale Boulevard from Lake Blue Drive to 26th Street Northwest
Upgrade pedestrian signal equipment
Add High-visibility crosswalks at side streets and intersections
Mill and resurface side street entrances
Reconstruct some concrete driveways and curb ramps
Improving turning radii at some side streets