Published: November 10, 2026
Bartow, Fla. (Nov. 10, 2026) — Polk County Utilities crews are working to repair a potable water line break under a portion of U.S. Highway 98. A portion of U.S. Highway 98 southbound near Gibsonia Galloway Road is currently consolidated to one lane to accommodate the repair.
Updates will be provided as progress on the repair continues.
Update (Nov. 11, 2026) — Repairs to the potable water main break under U.S. Highway 98 are complete. Both lanes of U.S. Highway 98 near Gibsonia Galloway Road have reopened.