US 98 is closed to all thru traffic between CR 54 (Polk / Pasco counties’ line) and Old Lakeland Highway in Pasco County until approximately 6 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, weather permitting. Crews are working around-the-clock installing drainage pipe deep below the entire roadway and repairing the pavement over the weekend.

Local traffic only is able to access properties off US 98 within the closure area as follows:

• Properties between Old Lakeland Highway and 8933 U.S. Highway 98, Dade City (Zone 1 on the map) have access from the northern end of the roadway closure (to/from the Old Lakeland Highway end).
   
• Properties between CR 54 and 8551 U.S. Highway 98, Dade City (Zone 2 on the map) have access from the southern end of the closure area (to/from the CR 54 end).

DETOUR: Thru traffic is being directed to CR 54 and Old Lakeland Highway on a 7.9-mile detour route around the closed portion of US 98. Drivers should add some extra time to their plans to travel the detour route.      Detour Map

For project information, visit https://www.fdottampabay.com/project/885/443368-3-52-01.