Lakeland, FL – Starting Monday, July 21, 2025, the Florida Department of Transportation will close the Exit 38 eastbound off-ramp.
A detour will be in place from 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM EDT on July 21 and July 22, 2025, weather permitting, with tentative alternate dates of July 23 and July 24, 2025.
The detour will begin at Exit 33, following northeast on SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard), and return to Exit 38 to continue eastbound.Reported at 02:35 PM EDT, Friday, July 18, 2025.
Exit 38 Eastbound Off-Ramp Closure Notice
- Start Date: Monday, July 21, 2025
- Closure Hours: 9:30 PM to 6:00 AM EDT
- Affected Dates: July 21 and July 22, 2025 (weather permitting)
- Alternate Dates: July 23 and July 24, 2025 (if needed)
- Detour Route:
- Exit at Exit 33.
- Proceed northeast on SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard).
- Return to Exit 38 to continue eastbound.
The project includes interchange improvements, installation of roundabouts along SR 33, and the addition of two wildlife crossings on SR 33 and I-4. This week, crews are working on utilities, drainage, and roadway grading. Updates and construction alerts are available at:
https://www.swfroads.com/project/430185-2
