Bartow Drivers Face Lane Closures on U.S. 98, S.R. 60 and Fort Fraser Trail Bridge Work This Week
Bartow area drivers, including those traveling through Highland City and Mulberry, should expect lane closures on multiple state roads this week as Florida Department of Transportation crews continue active construction and maintenance projects through Aug. 1, 2026.
The most significant work in the Bartow corridor involves U.S. 98 resurfacing between S.R. 60 and C.R. 540A, drainage work on S.R. 60 between Rifle Range Road and Alturas Road, and ongoing bridge construction for the Fort Fraser Trail crossing over S.R. 60 near Wilson Avenue. A railroad safety striping operation is also active in Mulberry on S.R. 60 at Mosaic east of Bonnie Mine Road. See the full list below.
FDOT reminds all motorists that speeding fines are doubled in active work zones across the district. Real-time traffic conditions are available at FL511.com.
For a full overview of all active FDOT projects across Polk County this week, visit our county-wide road work roundup: FDOT Road Work Hits Polk County the Week of July 26: Here’s What Might Affect Your Commute
| Location | Work Type | Start | Est. Completion | Traffic Impact / Detour Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 98 from S.R. 60 to C.R. 540A, Bartow/Highland City | Repaving, signal sensor upgrades, new traffic signal at Lyle Parkway intersection | Ongoing | Not listed | No lane closures this week; crews working off roadway |
| S.R. 60 from Rifle Range Road to Alturas Road, Bartow | Storm drainage work in median | Ongoing | Not listed | Nighttime eastbound closures 8 p.m.–5:30 a.m. |
| S.R. 60, Fort Fraser Trail Bridge between Wilson Ave. and U.S. 17, Bartow | Multi-use trail bridge construction over S.R. 60 | Ongoing | Not listed | Workers near roadway; trail closed at north trailhead south of S.R. 60 through end of trail on south side; north end of trail remains open |
| S.R. 60 at Mosaic east of Bonnie Mine Road, Mulberry | Railroad crossing safety striping | Ongoing | Not listed | Nighttime closures with flaggers 8 p.m.–6 a.m. |
| U.S. 17 from north of Transport Road to Avenue G S.W., Bartow/Winter Haven | Milling, resurfacing, sidewalk work, signal sensors | Ongoing | Not listed | Nighttime lane closures Mon.–Fri. for final asphalt paving and sod placement |
For the latest updates on these projects, visit FDOT District One at fdot.gov, check real-time traffic conditions at FL511.com, or contact the City of Bartow directly at cityofbartow.net.
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Sources: Florida Department of Transportation District One Districtwide RoadWatch Report No. 30, fdot.gov, July 23, 2026; SWFLRoads.com, swflroads.com
