Lakeland, Fla.'s I-4 Project Balances Traffic, Conservation

The I-4 at SR 33 Interchange Improvements and Wildlife Crossings project in Lakeland, Fla. aims to balance traffic needs with conservation efforts. The multi-segment project includes widening roads, reconstructing an interchange, and creating wildlife crossings to allow animals to move safely. Scheduled for completion in summer 2029, the $190 million project is progressing on time and within budget, enhancing traffic flow while preserving the area's natural habitats....

The I-4 at SR 33 Interchange Improvements and Wildlife Crossings project in Lakeland, Fla. aims to balance traffic needs with conservation efforts. The multi-segment project includes widening roads, reconstructing an interchange, and creating wildlife crossings to allow animals to move safely. Scheduled for completion in summer 2029, the $190 million project is progressing on time and within budget, enhancing traffic flow while preserving the area's natural habitats....