Lakeland Water Utilities has recently learned that a 600 ft. long section of 24” gravity sewer main that runs parallel to Griffin Road needs emergency repairs. The repairs will primarily take place in the right of way adjacent to the eastbound lane of Griffin Road between Pyramid Parkway and US 98.
The City of Lakeland has retained the firm, Kaminga and Roodvoets, Inc. (K&R) to make these emergency repairs. Starting on April 15th K&R will begin prepping the site, setting up the signs and traffic barriers to support the project. The sewer repair is expected to take about eight weeks to complete and crews from K&R will work around the clock, seven days per week to expedite the project. There will be intermittent lane closures that will impact vehicular traffic including a portion of Griffin Road that will be closed for the duration of the project.
Please find attached a site plan that reflects the work areas, and description of the traffic lanes that will be impacted as a result of this emergency work. Additionally, there will be pedestrian detours at the intersection of US 98 and Griffin Road. While there will be lane and sidewalk closure during this work, all driveway entrances will remain open for businesses within the boundaries of this work.