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Lakeland Utility to close West 10th Street temporarily

Lakeland Utility to close West 10th Street temporarily

Lakeland, Florida -On Saturday, April 27, Lakeland's Water Utilities Department will close West 10th Street at the CSX rail crossing west of Kathleen Road for two days to locate utilities within the CSX right-of-way and beneath the West 10th Street roadway pavement .

Traffic will be detoured around the work zone along Brunnell Parkway, Memorial Boulevard and Kathleen Road.

Motorists are urged to exercise caution, be alert to detour signs, and add extra time to trips through area.

 

Polk County "Click it or Ticket" initiative busts hundreds

Polk County "Click it or Ticket" initiative busts hundreds

Polk County, Florida-- Commuters who failed to buckle-up between March 1 and March 16 were likely ticketed accordingly, as Polk Sheriff's deputies participated in the nationwide "Click it or Ticket" initiative. 

Polk County Sheriff's Office records show seat belt citations issued during that time exceeded 300, and speeding citations issued took a close second with 295.

While patrolling for those who failed to "click it", deputies also found others in violation of various laws.

St. Patrick's Day warning: Don't mix 'Car Bombs' with car keys!

St. Patrick's Day warning: Don't mix 'Car Bombs' with car keys!

Polk County, Florida-- Irish Car Bombs, Guinness, Irish Coffee, green beer- whatever the beverage of choice may be this St. Patrick's Day, residents are being warned not to test their luck with drinking and driving.

A recent release sent from the Polk County Sheriff's Office says deputies will be on high alert over the weekend, and they'll be cracking down on intoxicated drivers.

Polk Parkway lane closures to take place throughout this week

Polk Parkway lane closures to take place throughout this week

Lakeland, Florida - Routine maintenance work and equipment upgrades at various toll plazas will require lane closures and shifts, and suspension of tolls along Polk Parkway next week.

That's according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

Daytime closures begin at 8 a.m. and continue until 5 p.m., or until the work in each lane is complete. Nighttime work hours are 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. If tolls are suspended, motorists should proceed with caution through a designated open lane.

Road closure next week

Road closure next week

Lakeland, Florida -- For two to three weeks, beginning Tuesday Feb. 19, the southbound travel lane on Old Combee Road from N. Socrum Loop Road to State Road 33 will be closed to thru-traffic to allow crews to safely widen the intersection of Old Combee Road and State Road 33 (Lakeland Hills Blvd.).

Closure scheduled for Spivey Road in Kathleen

Closure scheduled for Spivey Road in Kathleen

Lakeland, Florida - Beginning Monday, Feb. 11, Spivey Road will be closed to thru-traffic at the intersection with Kathleen Road for two weeks.

During closure, traffic on Spivey Road will be detoured at N. Galloway Road and Shadyglen Drive. Traffic can access Spivey Road from Kathleen Road by turning east onto Rollinglen Loop West and proceeding to Shadyglen Drive, then north to Spivey Road.

Residential access will be maintained at all times.

FDOT alerts commuters of roads to "watch" for this week

FDOT alerts commuters of roads to "watch" for this week

Polk Co. FL-- The Florida Department of Transportation released their Road Watch Report for this week. 

According to the report, the following roadways will undergo maintinance or construction projects.

Commuters are advised to drive with caution though these areas, or plan alternative routes. It is also encouraged to allow for extra travel time.