Published: December 26, 2024
Bartow, Fla. (Dec. 26, 2024) — At the direction of the Board of County Commissioners, a proposed road closure along West Lake Marion Road was reduced from 220 to 113 days. Planned work includes a new roundabout and storm drainage upgrades near the new Groves at Grenlefe subdivision. Construction will begin March 3, 2025.
During the road closure, traffic will be detoured along Marion Road (County Road 544) or Jim Edwards Road. Connecting routes to bypass construction includes Kokomo Road (County Road 546), Tyner Road, and Lake Hatchineha Road (County Road 542). Motorists should expect travel delays.
For more details, contact the Polk County Roads & Drainage Division at 863-535-2200.