Road Closures and Construction Alerts Across Polk County — June 10, 2026
Several roads across Polk County are closed or experiencing lane restrictions this week due to utility work, road reconstruction, and routine maintenance. Here’s what drivers need to know.
Wahneta (Winter Haven) — Avenue A East and Fourth Street East
The intersection of Avenue A East and Fourth Street East in Wahneta is closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Monday, June 15 for underground conduit connection work. The closure is part of a Polk Regional Water Cooperative project. Detour routes are in place: drivers on Fourth Street East west of the closure should take Rifle Range Road; those on Avenue A East from the south should go west on Fifth Street East to Rifle Range Road; and drivers approaching from the east should head north on the Lake Gwyn Park entrance road, then west on Second Street East. The road reopens overnight and is expected to fully reopen at 6 p.m. June 15. polkfl
Poinciana — Hillsborough Court
A section of Hillsborough Court in Poinciana remains closed to through traffic until 6 p.m. Friday, June 12 for water main and sewer extension repair work. The closure begins at Saint Cloud Road and affects the 1332-1348 block. Residents should plan alternate routes. For questions, contact the Polk County Roads and Drainage Division at 863-535-2200. Polkfl
Davenport — FDC Grove Road and Holly Hill Grove Road Two
A 1.5-mile section of FDC Grove Road from Minute Maid Ramp Road One to Holly Hill Tank Road remains closed for road reconstruction through Aug. 10. Holly Hill Grove Road Two is also closed between FDC Grove Road and Vervain Avenue/Sedgewick Drive. Residents can still access their homes. Drivers should follow posted detour signs using Minute Maid Ramp Road One, Sand Hill Road and Holly Hill Tank Road to reach U.S. Highway 27. Tucker Paving Inc. is the contractor. polkfl
Haines City — 10th Street North (status uncertain — may have reopened)
10th Street North between Patterson Road and Bates Road was closed for underground wastewater conduit improvement work as part of a Haines City Utility project. The closure began June 1 and was originally expected to end at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6. Drivers should verify current conditions before traveling through that area. Polkfl
Winter Haven — Multiple Streets, Lane Closures Through Mid-July
Periodic lane closures are in effect on multiple streets throughout Winter Haven through mid-July for routine manhole cleaning and sliplining work. Flaggers are directing traffic. Affected streets include Broxey Court NE, Avenue S NE, Avenue R NE, Sears Avenue NE, Lake Maude Drive, Edwin Street NE, 6th Street NE, 4th Street NE, and M.L.K. Blvd. NE. Drivers are asked to use caution and cooperate with flagging crews. Winter Haven Daily
Lakeland — Resurfacing on Multiple Streets
The City of Lakeland is milling and resurfacing several streets through mid-June. Work active this week includes South New York Avenue from Lenox Street to Palmetto Street (through June 11), Cheverly Drive east and west (through June 12), Canyon Lake Point (through June 12), and Kells Court (through June 12). Each road is reduced to one lane with flaggers directing traffic. Roads reopen to through traffic after daily work concludes. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes when possible. City of Lakeland
Lakeland — West Patterson Street, Open to Local Traffic Only
Brick street restoration on West Patterson Street from Dakota Avenue to South Florida Avenue began May 11 and is expected to take four months. The section is open to local traffic only. Motorists and pedestrians should expect delays and find alternate routes. City of Lakeland
Lakeland — SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard), Lane Restrictions
FDOT construction continues on SR 33/Lakeland Hills Boulevard from Parkview Place to north of Granada Street. One lane in each direction remains open. Drivers should use caution, be prepared to merge or stop, and allow extra travel time. The speed limit is reduced to 35 mph within the construction zone. SWFL Roads
Lakeland — I-4 at Kathleen Road (Exit 31)
The westbound I-4 on-ramp at Kathleen Road (Exit 31) may experience nighttime and overnight closures this week as part of the CSX Bridge over I-4 replacement project. Drivers wanting to enter I-4 westbound should continue north on Kathleen Road to Griffin Road, head east to U.S. 98, then north to the I-4 westbound on-ramp at U.S. 98 (Exit 32). SWFL Roads
Bartow to Winter Haven — U.S. 17, Nighttime Lane Closures
Nighttime and overnight lane closures on U.S. 17 from north of Transport Road in Bartow to Avenue G SW in Winter Haven are continuing Sunday through Thursday nights as crews work on paving and concrete ramp construction. SWFL Roads
All dates and times are subject to change based on field conditions. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time in construction zones and obey all posted signs and flaggers.
Sources: Polk County Government, polkfl.gov; City of Lakeland, lakelandgov.net; Winter Haven Daily, winterhavendaily.com; Florida Department of Transportation, swflroads.com
