North Galloway, Sleepy Hills Roads To Remain Close For Another Week

POLK COUNTY, FL — The intersection of North Galloway Road and Sleepy Hill Road will remain closed for another week as Lakeland Electric installs power service to a temporary lighting system at the new roundabout, which is now scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 23.

Installation of the permanent lighting system is pending the fabrication and delivery of aluminum poles that have been delayed by supply-chain issues.

Depending on the destination, westbound traffic on Sleepy Hill Road will detour north or south at Kathleen Road to bypass the work zone, while northbound traffic along North Galloway Road will detour at Knights Station Road and southbound traffic will be redirected to Kathleen Road to avoid closure.

Congestion and delays can be expected, especially during peak-hour traffic. Drivers are advised to travel safely, follow detour signs and add drive time to trips through this area.

There are two roundabout construction projects taking place this month in Polk County.

Another roundabout is under construction at the intersection of Old Bartow Lake Wales Road and Rattlesnake Road (County Road 653) in Lake Wales that will cause closures throughout the month.

Local access will be maintained to the point of closure, but no traffic will be permitted to cross the intersection. Detour signs will redirect traffic along a combination of roads including State Road 60, Rifle Range Road, County Road 540A (Eloise Loop Road and/or Thompson Nursery Road), Old Bartow Road, Mountain Lake Cutoff Road and U.S. 27. Detouring may be lengthy for some commuters.