Heads up, drivers: Street resurfacing begins Jan. 18

The resurfacing will impact five Lakeland streets — read on to learn about when and where to expect possible delays during your commute.

The right side of a street lined with tall palm trees.

Part of Cleveland Heights Boulevard will experience resurfacing work starting Jan. 18.

Photo by LALtoday

Beginning Thursday, Jan. 18, street resurfacing will begin on five Lakeland roads.

During the resurfacing projects, delays are expected — here’s when you should leave for work a few minutes earlier or prepare your favorite podcast for a bit of traffic.

  • Cleveland Heights Boulevard | Between Lake Hollingsworth Drive and Edgewood Drive | Milling Jan. 18-19, paving Jan. 22-23
  • Lake Hunter Drive | From King Avenue to Sikes Boulevard | Milling Jan. 22, paving Jan. 29
  • West Main Street/Central Avenue | From Olive Street to George Jenkins Boulevard | Milling Jan. 23, paving Jan. 30
  • Webster Avenue/7th Street | From 10th Street to the north end | Milling Jan. 24-25, paving Jan. 31-Feb. 1.
  • Rose Street | From Ingraham Avenue to Fern Road | Milling Jan. 26 + 29, paving Feb. 2 + 5

Our suggestions for if you get caught in a traffic jam? Try listening to these local podcasts or a few Lakeland-like music genres.

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