George Jenkins Blvd. (Watermain Break)
City of Lakeland, Florida (November 10, 2021) —
(SR 548) George Jenkins Blvd. between (SR 539) Kathleen Rd. and N. Brunnell Parkway is closed in all directions as well as Sloan Ave. at Lake Beulah Dr.
Anticipated re-opening is projected for 10am Thursday 11/11/21 and could be sooner if repairs go well.
Water Distribution crews are at George Jenkins Boulevard and Veterans Avenue to repair a water main break. The older concreate line failed most likely due to age.
Crews are excavating the area now to get to the break. The roadway of George Jenkins Boulevard is closed from Brunnell Parkway to Sloan Avenue until further notice.
Traffic operations has established a detour to help move vehicular traffic in the work zone.
It is estimated the work will take several hours to complete and could go on through the night.
At this time there is very minimal impact to residents but businesses in the area may be without water during the repair.