Eagle Lake Nightly Road Closures Begin Oct. 7 on Old Eagle Lake Winter Haven Road
A stretch of Old Eagle Lake Winter Haven Road in Eagle Lake will shut down at night beginning Wednesday, Oct. 7, while crews finish utility infrastructure improvement work, Polk County announced.
The roadway closes at 8 p.m. and is expected to reopen at 6 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, according to the county’s announcement.
About 850 feet of the road is affected, between the 3200 and 4000 blocks. The county said that section will be closed until the utility infrastructure improvement work is completed.
Detour Route
Traffic will be detoured on Old Eagle Lake Winter Haven Road, State Road 540, State Road 620, and Lake Shipp Drive South, the county said.
The county’s announcement describes the closures as nightly and gives a Friday morning reopening. It does not state whether the affected section will be open to drivers during daylight hours on Thursday, Oct. 8.
Polk County also cautioned that all listed dates and times are subject to change because of field conditions and weather.
Plan For A Longer Commute
Old Eagle Lake Winter Haven Road is a connector between Eagle Lake and the Winter Haven area, and the detour pushes overnight traffic out to State Road 540 and State Road 620. Drivers who use the road for early shifts or late commutes should plan for the longer route on both ends of the closure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Old Eagle Lake Winter Haven Road closures start?
The closures begin Wednesday, Oct. 7, with the roadway closing at 8 p.m., according to Polk County.
When is Old Eagle Lake Winter Haven Road expected to reopen?
Polk County expects the roadway to reopen at 6 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9. The county noted that all dates and times are subject to change because of circumstances in the field.
Which section of Old Eagle Lake Winter Haven Road is closed?
Approximately 850 feet between the 3200 and 4000 blocks is affected.
What is the detour route for the Eagle Lake road closure?
Traffic will be detoured on Old Eagle Lake Winter Haven Road, State Road 540, State Road 620 and Lake Shipp Drive South.
Why is Old Eagle Lake Winter Haven Road closing?
The closure allows utility infrastructure improvement work to be completed. Primoris Services Corporation is performing the work.
Sources: “Old Eagle Lake Winter Haven Road Nightly Closures Scheduled to Begin Oct. 7 for Utility Infrastructure Improvement Work,” Polk County Government, polkfl.gov, Oct. 5, 2026
