BARTOW, FL — Crews have begun removing and replacing safety striping at 10 railroad crossing locations across Polk County as part of a countywide roadway maintenance project that started Monday night, May 11, 2026.
According to officials, construction activities are taking place nightly between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The crossings are being completed one at a time, with each location expected to take approximately five to six days to finish.
Motorists should expect lane closures, traffic shifts, and possible delays in the work zones throughout the duration of the project. Drivers are urged to use caution, be prepared to merge, and allow extra travel time when approaching active construction areas.
Officials said the work schedule is tentative and may change depending on weather conditions and construction progress.
Railroad Crossing Striping Schedule:
• South Lake Parker Avenue north of U.S. 98 South (Bartow Road): May 11–16
• SR 572 (Airport Road) south of U.S. 92 (New Tampa Highway): May 17–23
• SR 37 (North Church Avenue) south of SR 60 (Canal Street): May 24–30
• SR 37 (North Florida Avenue) south of East Pine Street: May 31–June 6
• SR 60 east of Nichols Road: June 7–13
• SR 17 at Griffin Fertilizer south of Frostproof: June 14–20
• SR 60 at Mosaic east of Bonnie Mine Road: June 21–27
• SR 37 at Agricola north of Bradley Junction: June 28–July 3
• U.S. 17/92 south of Ernie Caldwell Boulevard: July 5–11
• SR 37 (Church Avenue) south of Ft. Green Mine: July 12–18
The project is expected to continue through mid-July as crews move sequentially between the 10 scheduled railroad crossing locations across Polk County.
SOURCE: FDOT
