S.R. 544 (Havendale Boulevard) Sidewalks 446535-1

Project Details
Work TypeSidewalk
PhaseConstruction
LimitsLake Blue Drive to 26th Street NW
Project StartMid 2026
CityWinter Haven
CountyPolk
RoadSR 544
Construction Cost$1.2 million
Estimated CompletionLate 2026

Contact Information

Communications Team

Sandra Mancil 863-519-4116

Sandra.Mancil@dot.state.fl.us

About

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