{"id":50142,"date":"2024-09-24T18:45:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T22:45:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=50142"},"modified":"2024-09-24T18:45:47","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T22:45:47","slug":"fdot-project-on-state-road-33-will-start-october-7-2024-lakeland-hills-boulevard-complete-streets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2024\/09\/24\/fdot-project-on-state-road-33-will-start-october-7-2024-lakeland-hills-boulevard-complete-streets\/","title":{"rendered":"FDOT PROJECT ON STATE ROAD 33 WILL START OCTOBER 7, 2024 LAKELAND HILLS BOULEVARD COMPLETE STREETS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin construction on State Road 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) starting October 7, 2024.&nbsp; This complete street project includes total reconstruction of the roadway and drainage system along Lakeland Hills Boulevard from Parkview Place south to East Griffin Road.&nbsp; The $27.6 Million project is estimated to take 650 days, slated for a late 2026 completion.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"ep-gutenberg-content-0f7ea268579046039ee84c37fbc371c7\" class=\"ep-gutenberg-content aligncenter ep-percentage-width   ep-content-protection-disabled\" data-embed-type=\"PDF\" data-embed-url=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Typical-Sections-Updated.pdf\">\n            <div class=\"embedpress-inner-iframe emebedpress-unit-percent ep-doc-0f7ea268579046039ee84c37fbc371c7\" style=\"max-width:600%\" id=\"embedpress-pdf-1727217565570\">\n                <div >\n                    <div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper\"><div class=\"position-right-wraper gutenberg-pdf-wraper\"><iframe title=\"Typical Sections Updated\" class=\"embedpress-embed-document-pdf embedpress-pdf-1727217565570\" style=\"width:600%;height:600px; max-width:100%; display: inline-block\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/embedpress\/assets\/pdf\/web\/viewer.html?&#038;file=https%3A%2F%2Flakelandgazette.info%2Fnews%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2FTypical-Sections-Updated.pdf#key=dGhlbWVNb2RlPWRlZmF1bHQmdG9vbGJhcj10cnVlJnBvc2l0aW9uPXRvcCZwcmVzZW50YXRpb249dHJ1ZSZsYXp5TG9hZD1mYWxzZSZkb3dubG9hZD10cnVlJmNvcHlfdGV4dD10cnVlJmFkZF90ZXh0PXRydWUmZHJhdz10cnVlJmRvY19yb3RhdGlvbj10cnVlJmFkZF9pbWFnZT10cnVlJmRvY19kZXRhaWxzPXRydWUmem9vbV9pbj10cnVlJnpvb21fb3V0PXRydWUmZml0X3ZpZXc9dHJ1ZSZib29rbWFyaz10cnVlJmZsaXBib29rX3Rvb2xiYXJfcG9zaXRpb249Ym90dG9tJmZsaXBib29rX3J0bD1mYWxzZSZmbGlwYm9va19oaWdobGlnaHRfbGlua3M9ZmFsc2UmZmxpcGJvb2tfaGlnaGxpZ2h0X2NvbG9yPSZzZWxlY3Rpb25fdG9vbD0wJnNjcm9sbGluZz0tMSZzcHJlYWRzPS0xJndhdGVybWFya190ZXh0PSZ3YXRlcm1hcmtfZm9udF9zaXplPTQ4JndhdGVybWFya19jb2xvcj0lMjMwMDAwMDAmd2F0ZXJtYXJrX29wYWNpdHk9MTUmd2F0ZXJtYXJrX3N0eWxlPWNlbnRlciZleHQ9\" frameborder=\"0\" oncontextmenu=\"return false;\"><\/iframe> <\/div><\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During construction, Lakeland Hills Boulevard will be reduced to one lane in each direction with limited left turns only taking place at signalized intersections.&nbsp; Because of the expansive underground work and limited right-of-way, the lanes will be 10-foot wide, and U-turns will not be possible for most vehicles.&nbsp; At times, it will be necessary to close side street entrances during the various phase of work. There will be local traffic and pedestrian detours in place during construction.<\/p>\n\n\n        <div id=\"ep-gutenberg-content-05462fa12919f5a1da85f836ba2f249f\" class=\"ep-gutenberg-content aligncenter ep-percentage-width   ep-content-protection-disabled\" data-embed-type=\"PDF\" data-embed-url=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Improvements-Parkview-to-Miami.pdf\">\n            <div class=\"embedpress-inner-iframe emebedpress-unit-percent ep-doc-05462fa12919f5a1da85f836ba2f249f\" style=\"max-width:600%\" id=\"embedpress-pdf-1727217595138\">\n                <div >\n                    <div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper\"><div class=\"position-right-wraper gutenberg-pdf-wraper\"><iframe title=\"Improvements Parkview to Miami\" class=\"embedpress-embed-document-pdf embedpress-pdf-1727217595138\" style=\"width:600%;height:600px; max-width:100%; display: inline-block\" src=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/embedpress\/assets\/pdf\/web\/viewer.html?&#038;file=https%3A%2F%2Flakelandgazette.info%2Fnews%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F09%2FImprovements-Parkview-to-Miami.pdf#key=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\" frameborder=\"0\" oncontextmenu=\"return false;\"><\/iframe> <\/div><\/div>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project improvements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Storm drain system will be replaced for improved drainage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Roadway will be completely reconstructed and resurfaced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 12-foot raised median will be added from Parkview Place to north of Miami Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing driveways will be modified to meet current standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mid-block pedestrian crossing will be installed at Channing Road<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Existing 5-foot-wide sidewalks will be replaced with 8-foot-wide sidewalks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A mid-block pedestrian crossing will be installed at Swannanoa Street<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All pedestrian crossings, sidewalks and signals will meet ADA standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upgraded lighting will be installed at signalized intersections<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Street lighting will be replaced and upgraded<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Traffic signals will be upgraded to LED<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <div id=\"ep-gutenberg-content-02ae19a8710e83a68772e6943f492e37\" class=\"ep-gutenberg-content aligncenter ep-percentage-width   ep-content-protection-disabled\" data-embed-type=\"PDF\" data-embed-url=\"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Improvements-Miami-to-E-Griffin-Road.pdf\">\n            <div class=\"embedpress-inner-iframe emebedpress-unit-percent ep-doc-02ae19a8710e83a68772e6943f492e37\" style=\"max-width:600%\" id=\"embedpress-pdf-1727217654439\">\n                <div >\n                    <div class=\"ep-embed-content-wraper\"><div class=\"position-right-wraper gutenberg-pdf-wraper\"><iframe title=\"Improvements Miami to E Griffin Road\" class=\"embedpress-embed-document-pdf embedpress-pdf-1727217654439\" style=\"width:600%;height:600px; 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Citrus Connection currently services the Lakeland Hills Boulevard area via the Pink Line but will establish micro-transit routes starting October 21, 2024. For more information on Citrus Connection Routes, please visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ridecitrus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/ridecitrus.com\/<\/a>.&nbsp; Construction will have Lakeland Hills Boulevard reduced to one lane of traffic in each direction and left turns will only be available at signalized intersections.&nbsp; Message boards are currently in place along the construction zone notifying drivers about the upcoming project.&nbsp; For more information and project updates visit&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.swflroads.com\/project440444-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.swflroads.com\/project440444-1<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin construction on State Road 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) starting October 7, 2024.&nbsp; This complete street project includes total reconstruction of the roadway&hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":50146,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"wpai_generated_summary":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\n\n{excerpt}\n\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2,"attached_media":[{"id":50146,"url":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-62-9-png.webp","type":"image\/png"}]},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[12,14],"tags":[9842],"class_list":["post-50142","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local","category-news","tag-fdot-project-on-state-road-33-will-start-october-7"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=50142"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50147,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/50142\/revisions\/50147"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/50146"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=50142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=50142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=50142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}