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Background
FDOT District One is widening the existing four lane divided US 27 to a six-lane divided highway from south of SR 60 to north of Central Avenue including the interchange at US 27 and SR 60. The proposed widening of US 27 in southern Polk County is consistent with the Polk Transportation Planning Organization's (TPO) 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan designation as a cost affordable project.
The average daily traffic that travels this segment of US 27 ranges from 17,600 vehicles near US 98 to 29,000 vehicles near SR 60. The volumes are predicted to increase to between 42,800 and 52,800 vehicles daily by 2040 according to the TPO model. US 27 is a regional freight corridor that is a vital link between Interstate 4 and Miami, carrying on average between 3,200 and 3,700 trucks per day, which is about 20 percent of the total daily traffic volume. Truck traffic is expected to increase significantly now that the CSX Integrated Logistics Center (ILC) near Winter Haven is operational. In addition, expansion of regional distribution facilities located in the Frostproof Industrial Area Freight Activity Center is also expected to contribute to increased truck traffic on US 27.
Project Contacts
If you have any questions, or would like additional information, please contact:
David C. Turley, P.E.
Florida Department of Transportation
FDOT, District One
801 North Broadway Avenue
Bartow, FL 33831
Phone: (863) 519-2255
E-mail: David.Turley@dot.state.fl.us
More Information on the US 27 Study Corridor
Neighboring Projects
US 27 from Highlands County Line to CR 630A
US 27 from CR 630A to Presidents Drive
US 27 from Presidents Drive to SR 60