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US 98 Widening and Realignment from the Polk County line to US 301 443368-3-52-01
Project Details
| Work Type | Widening and Realignment |
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| Phase | Construction |
| Limits | from the Polk County line to US 301 at Clinton Avenue |
| Project Start | August 8, 2023 |
| Length | 8.7 miles |
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| County | |
| Road | |
| Construction Cost | $146.7 million |
| Estimated Completion | Fall 2028 |
| Contractor | Prince-Ajax US 98 Constructors |
About
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. 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.
Contact Information
| Project Information |
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John McShaffrey
813-975-6930
john.mcshaffrey@dot.state.fl.us
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| Media Contact |
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Kris Carson
813-975-6060
Kristen.Carson@dot.state.fl.us
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Closures
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US 98 to be closed to thru traffic in southern Pasco County the weekend of March 6th
US 98 will be closed to all thru traffic between CR 54 (Polk / Pasco counties’ line) and Old Lakeland Highway in Pasco County from 8 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026 to 6 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2026. Crews will be working around-the-clock installing drainage pipe deep below the entire roadway and repairing the pavement over the weekend.
Local traffic only will be 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) will 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) will have access from the southern end of the closure area (to/from the CR 54 end).
DETOUR: Thru traffic will be 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 - Properties between Old Lakeland Highway and 8933 U.S. Highway 98, Dade City (Zone 1 on the map) will have access from the northern end of the roadway closure (to/from the Old Lakeland Highway end).
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US 98 between CR 54 and Townsend Road
Periodic lane closures/flagging operations: Monday, February 23 through Friday, February 27 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clinton Avenue between US 301 and Kayleigh Court / Hilltop Farms Drive
Lane closures/flagging operations/traffic shifts: 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 26 to 6:30 a.m. Friday, February 27 -
Townsend Road closed at Jim Jordan Road
Townsend Road is closed to thru traffic at Jim Jordan Road for construction related to the realignment of US 98.It is expected to reopen in fall 2026.
Eastbound DETOUR: Turn right and go south on US 98, turn left onto Jim Jordan Road and go north, then turn right onto eastbound Townsend Road.
Westbound DETOUR: Turn left and go south on Jim Jordan Road, turn right onto northbound US 98, then turn left and go west on Townsend Road.
