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201217-8 CSX Bridge over I-4 Replacement
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
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Project Description
The Florida Department of Transportation along with CSX Railroad is replacing the railroad bridge crossing over I-4 in Lakeland. The bridge is located 1200 feet west of the Kathleen Road (SR 539)/I-4 interchange (Exit 31) and about 400 feet east of the West Bella Vista Street overpass.
The existing 250-foot bridge will be demolished and two new 400-foot parallel bridges will be built in its place. The longer dual bridges provide for CSX double tracking and will accommodate future expansion of I-4 without the need to disrupt traffic and reconstruct the bridges again.
Contact Information
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Sandra Mancil
863-519-4116
Sandra.Mancil@dot.state.fl.us
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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Week of Sunday, July 13 through Saturday, July 19, 2025:
The I-4 eastbound exit ramp to Kathleen Road (Exit #31) will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, July 16 through Friday, July 18 for delivery of materials. DETOUR: Motorists wanting to exit at Kathleen Road should follow the posted detour and exit at US 92 (Exit 28), head east to Wabash Avenue (US 92) then south to George Jenkins Boulevard, then east to Kathleen Road (SR 539).
