TNR Segment 5 Public Information Meeting
Thursday, June 13, 2024, 05:30pm - 07:00pm
Officials, Colleagues, and Stakeholders:
Kindly refer to the attached project newsletter inviting your participation and feedback at a Public Information Meeting for the planned “Segment 5” widening of Thompson Nursery Road (County Road 540A) from West Lake Ruby Drive to U.S. 27. This meeting is being hosted by the Roads & Drainage Division on Thursday evening, June 13, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Chain of Lakes Elementary School Cafeteria, 7001 County Road 653 in Winter Haven.
Segment 5 widening is needed to address increasing traffic demands from areawide population and employment growth. A corridor study evaluated differing alignments as part of a multi-phase project extending from U.S. 17 at State Road 540 in Eagle Lake to U.S. 27 in Lake Wales. This project will provide additional roadway network connectivity, increase capacity, improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and accommodate pedestrian and bicycle uses.
To finish the study, Polk County is seeking public input on alignment options being presented in an open-house styled format. Related exhibits include “Segment 4” graphics showing the transition from the new extension phasing to the widening phase. Attendees can view displays and ask questions of County staff and consulting engineers. Feedback is encouraged and comment forms will be provided. After public input and approval by the Board of County Commissioners is received, a recommended option will proceed to final design and construction.
Please consider attending. Your participation would be greatly appreciated.
Bill Skelton, Project Management Liaison, Roads & Drainage Division
Kindly refer to the attached project newsletter inviting your participation and feedback at a Public Information Meeting for the planned “Segment 5” widening of Thompson Nursery Road (County Road 540A) from West Lake Ruby Drive to U.S. 27. This meeting is being hosted by the Roads & Drainage Division on Thursday evening, June 13, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Chain of Lakes Elementary School Cafeteria, 7001 County Road 653 in Winter Haven.
Segment 5 widening is needed to address increasing traffic demands from areawide population and employment growth. A corridor study evaluated differing alignments as part of a multi-phase project extending from U.S. 17 at State Road 540 in Eagle Lake to U.S. 27 in Lake Wales. This project will provide additional roadway network connectivity, increase capacity, improve operational efficiency, enhance safety, and accommodate pedestrian and bicycle uses.
To finish the study, Polk County is seeking public input on alignment options being presented in an open-house styled format. Related exhibits include “Segment 4” graphics showing the transition from the new extension phasing to the widening phase. Attendees can view displays and ask questions of County staff and consulting engineers. Feedback is encouraged and comment forms will be provided. After public input and approval by the Board of County Commissioners is received, a recommended option will proceed to final design and construction.
Please consider attending. Your participation would be greatly appreciated.
Bill Skelton, Project Management Liaison, Roads & Drainage Division
Location :: Chain of Lakes Elementary School, 7001 State Hwy 653, Winter Haven, FL 33884, USA