FDOT Road Work Hits Polk County the Week of July 26: Here’s What Might Affect Your Commute
Polk County drivers are facing a busy week on the roads. The Florida Department of Transportation’s District One RoadWatch Report No. 30, released July 23, lists more than two dozen active construction and maintenance projects across the county for the week of July 26 through Aug. 1, 2026.
Projects range from routine resurfacing and signal upgrades to a full road closure on S.R. 60 west of Lake Wales beginning July 26, major interchange work on I-4 in Lakeland, and construction along U.S. 98 in the Bartow and Highland City corridor.
Speeding fines are doubled in all active work zones. Drivers can check real-time traffic conditions at FL511.com or visit SWFLRoads.com for project-specific updates.
Find your city or area below for a full breakdown of what to expect this week.
Bartow area drivers, including those in Highland City and Mulberry, are dealing with resurfacing on U.S. 98, drainage work on S.R. 60, and a trail bridge project near Wilson Avenue. Read the full Bartow road work breakdown here.
Haines City has no major FDOT road closures listed this week, but the Moving I-4 Forward Program is hosting a public meeting Tuesday, July 28, at the Lake Eva Event Center to discuss upcoming I-4 and U.S. 27 interchange improvements. Read more on the I-4 Corridor Project here.
Lakeland is the most active corridor in the county this week, with I-4 construction at three separate locations, signal work on S.R. 33, and resurfacing along U.S. 98. Read the full Lakeland road work breakdown here.
Lake Wales drivers face the most significant disruption of the week: a full closure of S.R. 60 at the railroad crossing just west of the city, beginning July 26, with detours expected to last approximately two weeks. Read the full Lake Wales road work breakdown here.
Winter Haven drivers should watch for signal and sidewalk work along multiple S.R. 544 corridors, a new signal installation at S.R. 17 and Kokomo Road in Lake Hamilton, and utility work on Recker Highway in Auburndale. Read the full Winter Haven road work breakdown here.
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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; Moving I-4 Forward Project 3 Public Meeting, movingi4forward.com
