Winter Haven, FL
Map of the project area.

Cypress Gardens Blvd Construction: 1st St NW - Hwy 17

  • Add a second dedicated left turn lane from westbound Cypress Gardens Boulevard to southbound US 17
  • Add a second right turn lane from northbound US 17 to eastbound Cypress Gardens Boulevard
  • Lengthen the left turn lane from eastbound Cypress Gardens Boulevard onto northbound 1st Street South
  • Widen and restripe southbound 1st Street to include a right turn lane, through lane and two left turn lanes
  • Replace the temporary traffic separators with concrete traffic separators on US 17 and Cypress Gardens Boulevard
  • Add a new traffic separator on 1st Street South at Post Avenue
  • Improve the crosswalk striping and add pedestrian countdown signals
  • Upgrade signal equipment and replace street lighting with LED lights
  • Mill and resurface the roadway within the project limits

FDOT Project Page

Please note: This project is an FDOT project. Please refer to their page for the most up-to-date information and to sign up for project updates.

FDOT Project Page: https://www.swflroads.com/project/444050-1

Contact Information

Sandra Mancil
863-519-4116
Sandra.Mancil@dot.state.fl.us

Project Timeline

Construction
2023 - Early 2024