{"id":61115,"date":"2026-01-16T18:09:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T23:09:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=61115"},"modified":"2026-01-16T18:09:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T23:09:13","slug":"western-trunk-gravity-sewer-line-project-josephine-street-closure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/01\/16\/western-trunk-gravity-sewer-line-project-josephine-street-closure\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line Project \u2013 Josephine Street Closure\u2028"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin the next phase of the Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line Project on Monday, January 19, 2026. This work will temporarily impact traffic along a portion of Josephine Street.&nbsp;This essential infrastructure improvement project is part of the City\u2019s ongoing efforts to enhance wastewater capacity, improve public safety, and ensure long-term service reliability for the community.\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"917741\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #917741;\" 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\/2026\/01\/Roadway-Closure.webp?resize=300%2C168\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60900 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022&nbsp;<strong>Road Closure:<\/strong>\u2028Josephine Street will be closed to through traffic between Beech Avenue and Southern Avenue.\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2022 Traffic Detours:<\/strong>\u2028All traffic will be detoured to Highland Street via Southern Avenue and Pinewood Avenue. Detours will be clearly marked with standard traffic signage and digital message boards to maintain traffic flow and public safety.\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2022 Construction Activity:<\/strong>\u2028Residents may experience increased daytime noise and construction equipment in the area.\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Project Timeline<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration:<\/strong>&nbsp;Approximately two (2) weeks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Start Date:&nbsp;<\/strong>January 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location:<\/strong>&nbsp;Josephine Street between Beech Avenue and Southern Avenue\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why This Work Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project will replace aging infrastructure dating back to the 1980s with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 A 42-inch gravity trunk sewer line<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 A modern wastewater pump station<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 New force mains and collector lines<br>\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These upgrades will significantly improve system performance, capacity, and emergency response capabilities.\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stay Informed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents can stay updated through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakelandgov.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.LakelandGov.net<\/a>&nbsp;and @LakelandGov on social media<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Mailed notices and door-to-door outreach<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Text alerts, voice calls, and emails via the City\u2019s Everbridge notification system\u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions or additional information, please contact Guy Taylor at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:guy.taylor@lakelandgov.net\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">guy.taylor@lakelandgov.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City of Lakeland appreciates the community\u2019s patience and cooperation as we work to improve critical infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The City of Lakeland Water Utilities Department will begin the next phase of the Western Trunk Gravity Sewer Line Project on Monday, January 19, 2026. 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