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).

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

This week crews will continue earthwork, drainage, and bridge superstructure elements. Countyline Road remains closed at the Peace River. Motorists should follow the posted detours.

Eastbound: Head north or south on US 17 to Hardee Street and east on Hardee Street to Lake Branch Road. Head southeast on Lake Branch Road to Platt Road and head north back to County Line Road.

Westbound: Head east or west on County Line Road to Platt Road. Head south on Platt Road to Lake Branch Road and head west to Hardee Street. Turn left (west) on Hardee Street to US 17. Turn right (north) on US 17 back to County Line Road.

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

Countyline Road remains closed at the Peace River. Motorists should follow the posted detours.

Eastbound: Head north or south on US 17 to Hardee Street and east on Hardee Street to Lake Branch Road. Head southeast on Lake Branch Road to Platt Road and head north back to County Line Road.

Westbound: Head east or west on County Line Road to Platt Road. Head south on Platt Road to Lake Branch Road and head west to Hardee Street. Turn left (west) on Hardee Street to US 17. Turn right (north) on US 17 back to County Line Road.

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

This week the contractor will work on punch list items during the day. Expect shoulder closures during the day. Use caution and watch for workers close to the road.

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.

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

This week the contractor will work on signals during the day without any anticipated lane closures. Use caution and watch for workers close to the road.

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

This week crews are working on punch list items. Expect periodic shoulder closures and watch for workers close to the road.

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

South 20th Avenue in Haines City will be closed to through traffic at night/overnight tonight from midnight until approximately 6 a.m., Tuesday, July 15. Local traffic will have access to South 20th Street from Carol Avenue, but through traffic will have to use South 21st Street as an alternate route.

Work is located on the south end on South 20th Street near East Grace Avenue, so the westbound lane of East Grace Avenue will also be closed with flaggers directing traffic from Hillview to South 21st Street. The lane and road closures are necessary to perform maintenance work on underground utilities. Use caution and note that the posted speed limit on East Grace Avenue has been reduced to 15 mph during this operation.

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

Crews will begin drainage improvements on South 3rd Street and SR 17. Motorists should watch for daytime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic. Use caution and be prepared to stop.

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

This week workers will continue installing drainage and water lines along the east side of Lakeland Hills Boulevard.

• East Bella Vista Street, east of Lakeland Hills Boulevard, will be closed at the intersection. Motorists will be detoured at East Crawford Street to Gilmore Avenue back to East Bella Vista Street through Friday, July 18.
• Traffic remains in one lane in each direction but is now shifted to the west side of Lakeland Hills Boulevard so crews can continue underground drainage and utility work.
• Watch for side street closures along the east side of Lakeland Hills Boulevard as crews work to install new storm drains and water lines. Any side street closures will utilize the adjacent side streets to route traffic east towards Gilmore Avenue to the respective closed street.
• Traffic will remain in one lane in each direction for most of the duration of construction.
• The speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph during construction.
• Use caution, be prepared to merge or stop, and plan for delays.

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

Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Agricola Road to Broadway Avenue and be prepared to merge.

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

Expect northbound and southbound lane closures throughout the project. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

SR 572 from Airport Road to Pipkin Creek Road and SR 572 Roundabout at Waring Road: Construction project: Project improvements include resurfacing and lane widening on SR 572 and a new roundabout at Waring Road. This week, crews will work on roadway grading, utilities, and lighting installation.

• On July 7, 2025, crews closed the north side of Waring Road and exit 4 of the Polk Parkway. A detour route is available to access Drane Field Road eastbound and westbound from the south side of Waring Road, exit 3, and exit 5 of the Polk Parkway. The closure will be in place until late December 2025.
• Motorists should expect lane closures through the duration of the construction.
• Resurfacing project – expect lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
• Roundabout – expect lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Motorists should expect lane shifts through the duration of the construction.
• Crews are working on installing well points and pipe underneath driveways along SR 572. Lane shifts may occur. This work will occur intermittently throughout the next three weeks.
• Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway through the duration of the construction.

Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway. Estimated completion is Spring 2026.

This project is now complete with no more anticipated lane closures.