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445468-1 US 98 from south of Griffin Road to Sharon Drive

Roadwatch Update
Project Details
Work Type: Resurfacing
Phase: Construction
Limits: south of Griffin Road to Sharon Drive
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Road:
Construction Cost: $12.5 million
Start of Current Phase: Late 2024
Est. Completion of Current Phase: Late 2025
About

US 98 from south of Griffin Road to Sharon Drive: Construction project: The FDOT is making safety improvements to US 98 from south of Griffin Road to Sharon Drive in Lakeland. The project includes the following enhancements:

  • milling and resurfacing US 98 from south of Griffin Road to Sharon Drive
  • repairing and improving drainage
  • enhancing lighting at the intersections 
  • emphasizing bike lanes by painting them green to improve visibility
  • adding special emphasis crosswalks at Griffin Road, Pyramid Parkway, across US 98 south of the interstate and across all the I-4 ramps
  • adding pedestrian fencing in the median between Pyramid Parkway and the crosswalk south of the I-4 ramps to channel pedestrians safely to the crossings
  • changing the way traffic merges from the slip lane at Pyramid Parkway onto US 98
  • replacing unnecessary asphalt with green space at the intersection of Pyramid Parkway and US 98 as a traffic calming effort and for beautification
  • adjusting the stop bar past the Burger King driveway to improve safety at Pyramid Parkway on the west side of US 98
  • upgrading and adjusting signal equipment to improve visibility for motorists when making left turns at Griffin Road and at Crevasse Street  
  • adding signs on northbound US 98 identifying the I-4 ramps

 

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Contact Information
Communications Team
Sandra Mancil
863-519-4116
Sandra.Mancil@dot.state.fl.us
For Media Inquiries Only
fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
RoadWatch

  • Week of Sunday, July 13 through Saturday, July 19, 2025:

    Eastbound motorists exiting I-4 at US 98 (Exit #32) will notice a new traffic pattern on the exit ramp when heading south on US 98. While the two left turns lanes heading north onto US 98 remain the same, the right turn lane headed south on US 98 has been shifted onto temporary pavement closer to the left turn lanes. 

    Pedestrians should follow the sidewalk detours and temporary crosswalks at the I-4 ramps located south of I-4, while crews work in the area. Use caution and follow the detour signs.

    Expect northbound and southbound nighttime/overnight lane closures south of I-4 and daytime lane closures north of I-4. Use caution and be prepared to merge.