More than two years after it was closed, the nearly mile-long stretch is scheduled to reopen at 3 p.m.
Category: Transportation
Posted inDowntown, Transportation
Parking Landscape in Downtown Lakeland Changes as Private Lots Begin Offering ‘Public Parking’
Tampa-based Seven One Seven Parking Enterprises is now managing at least four privately owned parking lots downtown.
Posted inPublic Safety, Recreation, Transportation
Lakeland’s Growing Network of Sidewalks and Trails Helps It Earn ‘Runner Friendly Community’ Status
Lakeland currently has over 340 miles of sidewalks and almost 30 miles of trails — with more on the way.
Posted inTransportation
Repairs will affect traffic turning from US 98S to 540A through Friday
The work involves an area water outage from 7 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.
Posted inTransportation
Roundabout? Bypass? Polk County Seeks Public Input on Future of Galloway and Swindell Roads
The roads need upgrades to improve safety and traffic flow, but the design has yet to be decided.
Posted inSchools, Transportation
Polk County School Board to Spend $920K For Bus Tracking System
PCPS has been field testing the system, which includes a parent app and tablets that can read student IDs.
Posted inCity Hall, Transportation
Lakeland Plans Solid Waste Transfer Station on North Combee Road
The facility will save wear and tear on the city’s garbage trucks, but at least one neighbor is concerned about added traffic.
Posted inEvents, Sports, Transportation
Play Ball! Detroit Tigers Spring Training Games Begin on Saturday
Tickets are still available for most games at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.
Posted inConsumer, Downtown, Transportation
Lakeland Area Officials Relieved as Legislators Take the Heat Off Special Taxing Districts
Citrus Connection officials are also talking about special shuttles to Bonnet Springs Park, the airport and Spring Training games.
Posted inCity Hall, Transportation
Repaving Projects Will Disrupt Traffic on Five Roadways
The streets will be milled down and repaved, with work on each taking from two to four days.