{"id":54179,"date":"2025-02-22T20:03:22","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T01:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=54179"},"modified":"2025-02-22T20:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T01:04:10","slug":"lakeland-hills-boulevard-construction-and-spring-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/02\/22\/lakeland-hills-boulevard-construction-and-spring-training\/","title":{"rendered":"LAKELAND HILLS BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION AND SPRING TRAINING"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major FDOT construction project on SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) is currently underway from Parkview Place to north of Granada Street, making it a little different this year for motorists traveling to Detroit Tiger\u2019s Spring Training home games.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"70818d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/download-1-3.webp?resize=300%2C168&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54180 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #70818d; width:518px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of construction, Lakeland Hills Boulevard has been reduced to one lane in each direction with limited left turn lanes while crews work on underground systems on the east side of the roadway. Traffic is now shifted to the west side of the roadway.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"5d748e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/download-2-1.webp?resize=300%2C168&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54181 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5d748e; width:496px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an effort to keep traffic moving as efficiently as possible during the games, the City of Lakeland Traffic Operations will be monitoring traffic and manually operating the traffic signals through their traffic monitoring center. To help you navigate through the area and arrive in your seat by the first pitch, here are some things you may need to know and suggestions on ways to get there:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"556d81\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/images-4-1.webp?resize=300%2C168&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54182 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #556d81; width:479px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Left turns are limited to signalized intersections. If you\u2019re used to making left turns at unsignalized side streets, that won\u2019t be possible this year. You can still make left turns at all signalized intersections, including Granada Street and East Bella Vista Street.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northbound drivers on Lakeland Hills Boulevard can turn right into the stadium or turn right on East Bella Vista Street and left on Gilmore Avenue to access the parking lot.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Southbound drivers on Lakeland Hills Boulevard should turn left on Granada Street and right into the parking lot. Left turns into the stadium\u2019s main entrance will not be available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider alternate routes including Granada Street, East Bella Vista Street and West Lake Parker Drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Tigertown Express, provided by Citrus Connection, is a great stress-free option for getting to all Detroit Tigers Spring Training home games and utilizing these shuttles will help to reduce traffic volume. Check the Tigertown Express schedule to plan your ride:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fridecitrus.com%2Froutes%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJason.Heironimus%40dot.state.fl.us%7C7e3cd0dfc7f14b955dcd08dd52b83e4a%7Cdb21de5dbc9c420c8f3f8f08f85b5ada%7C0%7C0%7C638757673458112607%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=UIY310uDaOBZfKg6ustRwRAPwRZzqzOgCszQx0Xl9EI%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Routes &#8211; Citrus Connection<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No matter how you choose to get there, make sure to allow extra time, be patient, and enjoy the games!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more information about how the FDOT and City of Lakeland are partnering to improve Lakeland Hills Boulevard for all travelers, visit our webpage at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.swflroads.com%2Fproject%2F440444-1&amp;data=05%7C02%7CJason.Heironimus%40dot.state.fl.us%7C7e3cd0dfc7f14b955dcd08dd52b83e4a%7Cdb21de5dbc9c420c8f3f8f08f85b5ada%7C0%7C0%7C638757673458132686%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=hfnn9Lg3WNOFXe65yg9gDA9HnAzThQM0T2utYoTWw38%3D&amp;reserved=0\">www.swflroads.com\/project\/440444-1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A major FDOT construction project on SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) is currently underway from Parkview Place to north of Granada Street, making it a little different this year for&hellip; 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