Tuesday

3 February 2026

Local Traffic

Traffic Alert: Southbound US-27 Down to Two Lanes for Repairs at Waverly Barn Road

Polk County Utilities contractors will consolidate a portion of southbound U.S. Highway 27 to two lanes beginning at 7 a.m.…

Traffic Alert: Portion of Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road in Bartow to Close Overnight Feb. 4

A portion of Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road is scheduled to close at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4 for…

Portions of Doe Circle East and West Will Close for Drainage Improvements

The Polk County Roads and Drainage Division will be replacing storm drainage lines on Doe Circle East and Doe Circle…

Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road Set to Close Monday Night for Bridge Work

A portion of Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road is scheduled to close at 9 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 for…

Driver Removed Seatbelt, Struck Median Guardrail on Polk Parkway

A single-vehicle crash occurred on the Polk Parkway on Monday January 19, 2026. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the…

Traffic Alert: Chestnut Road in Lakeland to Close for 2 Weeks

A portion of Chestnut Road is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20 for drainage improvements. Chestnut…

FDOT Announces Start of Milling and Resurfacing Project on U.S. 17 in Polk County

The Florida Department of Transportation will begin a pavement resurfacing project on U.S. 17, starting tonight. The project covers 4.8…

Bartow Completes $3.3 Million Parks Reinvestment Program

The City of Bartow is celebrating the grand reopening of Richland Manor Park today with a special Community Gathering taking…

New I-4 Truck Parking Facility Coming Soon

PLANT CITY, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation is constructing a new I-4 Truck Parking Facility along with roadway…

Local Traffic Alert: Road Closure Extended on East Derby Avenue

WINTER HAVEN, FL — The full closure of East Derby Avenue between Jersey Road and Lake Jessie Drive has been…