City of Lakeland, FL
10/02/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2025 16:02
Public Notice: Easton Drive Will Be Converted From Brick To Asphalt Due To Safety Concerns
Public Notice: Easton Drive Will Be Converted From Brick To Asphalt Due To Safety Concerns
LAKELAND, FL (October 2, 2025) | Easton Drive, from Fairmount Avenue to Buckingham Avenue, will be repaved with asphalt due to safety issues caused by repeated washouts of the existing brick street during heavy rainfall. These washouts have occurred multiple times, undermining the brick foundation and creating hazardous conditions for motorists.
Approximately six years ago, Easton Drive underwent a brick street restoration project, where the asphalt surface was removed to reveal and restore the original brick roadway. Despite the City's efforts to maintain the brick street, severe rain events have repeatedly caused significant deterioration beneath the bricks, making it impractical to retain the current surface.
To prepare for the asphalt repaving, City crews will install concrete ribbon tie-ins at the intersecting streets within the project limits. These tie-ins will provide a smooth transition between the remaining brick underlayment and the new asphalt surface.
A start date for the project has not been set at this time, pending purchase order approvals for the start of the new FY26 fiscal year. Once purchase orders are in place, City crews will install concrete ribbons and asphalt resurfacing will be scheduled with the contractor. An update will be sent out once the project start date has been determined.
Contact
Jamin SmithDigital Content Specialist City of [email protected]
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889.
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Posted by Communications on 02 Oct 2025
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