City of Lakeland, FL
07/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/17/2026 13:49
Public Notice: Temporary Lane Closures on Lake Morton Drive
Public Notice: Temporary Lane Closures on Lake Morton Drive
Public Notice: Temporary Lane Closures on Lake Morton Drive
Improving water quality at Lake Morton with installation of a nutrient removal demonstration project
LAKELAND, FL (July 17, 2026) | On Monday, July 20, 2026, the City of Lakeland will begin construction of three Phosphorus Elimination Systems with Denitrification (PES+N) modules at Lake Morton to remove nitrogen and phosphorus from the lake's surface water The modules will be installed on the western side of Lake Morton and operated for a two-year demonstration period.
During the initial construction phase, temporary lane closures and traffic control measures will be in effect on Lake Morton Drive from July 20 through July 23, between 7:30 AM. and 5:00 PM. Motorists traveling through the area should use caution and follow posted traffic control measures. Construction is anticipated to be completed by Friday, July 31, 2026.
Please refer to the attached map for the project location.
For questions regarding this project, please contact the City of Lakeland Lakes & Stormwater Division at 863-834-3300.
Posted by Communications on 17 Jul 2026
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