through Friday nights this week. 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).
I-4 from Galloway Road to U.S. 98 in Lakeland: Construction project: This project includes milling and resurfacing, concrete slab rehabilitation, guardrail and ITS. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews complete punch list items. Use caution and watch for workers close to the road.
U.S. 98 from S.R. 60 to C.R. 540A in Bartow/Highland City: Construction project: This project includes removing the old asphalt, replacing it with new asphalt, repaving the side street aprons and installing new sensors at the signalized intersections. This project goes with another project to make improvements at the intersection with Lyle Parkway, which includes installing a new traffic signal, improving drainage at the intersection, widening the turn radius at the northwest and southeast corners, adding a raised concrete pedestrian pad on the northwest corner and adding intersection lighting with high visibility crosswalk striping and pedestrian signals. The median opening on U.S. 98 at Lyle Parkway is now closed while crews install a new traffic signal. Motorists should proceed to the next median opening and U-turn to access Lyle Parkway.
U.S. 98 from South of Griffin Road to Sharon Drive in Lakeland: Construction project: This project includes milling and resurfacing, repairing and improving drainage, improvements at Pyramid Parkway, special emphasis crosswalks, enhanced lighting, upgraded signal equipment, new northbound signs identifying the I-4 ramps, and painted bike lanes for emphasis. Expect periodic 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.
U.S. 98 from West Socrum Loop Road to C.R. 54 in Lakeland/Kathleen: Construction project: The improvements under this project include widening U.S. 98 to a four-lane divided highway, creating roundabouts at the Big Cypress Boulevard and S.R. 471 intersections, relocating utilities, improving drainage, adding pedestrian crosswalks, and building shared use paths from W Socrum Loop Road / Hall Road to just north of Rock Ridge Road. What to expect this week: