Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 11, 2024) – Polk County invites public participation and feedback at a public information meeting for the planned “Segment 2” extension of Thompson Nursery Road (County Road 540A) from Rifle Range Road to east of the CSX Central Florida ILC railroad. Meeting is being hosted by the Roads & Drainage Division on Thursday evening, Nov. 14, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Lake Region High School Cafeteria at 1995 Thunder Road in Eagle Lake.
The Thompson Nursery Road Segment 2 extension is needed to address increasing traffic demands from areawide population and employment growth. A corridor study evaluated differing alignments as part of a multi-phase project extending from U.S. 17 at State Road 540 in Eagle Lake to U.S. 27 in Lake Wales. To finish the study, Polk County is seeking public input on roadway alignment options being presented. Related exhibits include “Segment 1” graphics showing the Thompson Nursery Road extension connection to U.S. 17. Attendees can view displays and ask questions of County staff and consulting engineers. Feedback is encouraged and comment forms will be provided. A two-week public comment period ends Nov. 29, 2024. With public input and approval by the Board of County Commissioners, a preferred alignment will proceed to final design engineering and construction.
For more information or to submit comments, contact Bill Skelton at the Polk County Roads & Drainage Division at (863) 535-2230.