Published: March 20, 2026
Bartow, Fla. (March 20, 2026) – A portion of Oak Island Road in Avon Park is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. on Monday, March 23 for stormwater pipe replacement work.
Oak Island Road will be closed to through traffic at Old Avon Park Road and East Oak Island Road until stormwater pipe replacement work is completed. The roadway is expected to reopen at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 2.
Traffic will be detoured on Old Avon Park Road and East Oak Island Road
For more details, contact the Polk County Roads and Drainage Division at 863-535-2200.
Residents are asked to plan alternative routes as needed.
*All dates/times listed above are subject to change due to circumstances occurring in the field.*