Wednesday

4 February 2026

Periodic Lane Closures & Flagging Operations Start Monday for US 98 Widening Project

Courtesy of FDOT

Lakeland, FL – June 20, 2025 – The Florida Department of Transportation announced lane closures for the US 98 Widening Project from West Socrum Loop Road to CR 54.

  • US 98 (West Socrum Loop Rd. to CR 54): Periodic lane closures/flagging, up to half-mile sections, June 23-27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • US 98 (north of Lakeland Acres Rd. to south of Old Dade City Rd.): Lane closures/flagging, June 26, 8 p.m. to June 27, 7 a.m.

Motorists should expect delays, drive cautiously in the 45 MPH work zone where fines are doubled, and consider alternate routes.

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