This design-build project will widen US 98 creating a 4-lane divided roadway from the Polk County line to north of Townsend Road and realign US 98 from north of Townsend Road to US 301.

The realignment allows US 98 to align with Clinton Avenue, which became the new SR 52 at the intersection of US 301 in February 2023.

Four new roundabouts will be built, including one at the new intersection of US 98 and Clinton Avenue east of US 301.There will also be 3 new signalized intersections. 

The existing bridge over CSX Railroad and old Lakeland Highway will be replaced with twin bridges.

There will be a 6-foot sidewalk on the east side of the road and a 10-foot wide shared use path on the west side of the road that will connect to the Withlacoochee State Trail on US 301. 

The contractor is responsible for finalizing the design plans and building the improvements. The design portion of the contract is nearing completion. Construction officially began with clearing activities on February 12, 2024.

Traffic Advisory

Recent traffic shifts have moved traffic in several areas toward the west side of the US 98 corridor in northern Polk County and southern Pasco County. Drivers are asked to be especially alert on eastbound CR 54 approaching US 98, as traffic on US 98 has been shifted closer to CR 54 at the intersection. Use caution driving through the area and be alert to workers, equipment, traffic control devices, and periodic flagging operations. Speed limits are reduced in the construction zones in both counties (45 MPH south of CR 54 in Polk County and 50 MPH north of CR 54, then reduced to 45 MPH at Janmar Road in Pasco County).

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Widening of US 98 is underway in Polk County adjacent to this Pasco County project. Click here for information on the US 98 project in Polk County.