Published: March 8, 2026
Bartow, Fla. (March 8, 2026) – Mount Olive Road in Polk City closed today for roadway excavation and repair work.
A portion of Mount Olive Road will remain closed to through traffic between Marker Road and Interstate 4 East in Polk City until work is completed. The roadway is expected to reopen at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13.
Traffic traveling southeast on Mount Olive Road on the west side of the closure is being re-routed northwest to State Road 33 North. Traffic traveling west on Mount Olive Road on the east side of the closure is being re-routed east to Berkley Road.
Residents are asked to plan alternative routes as needed.
For more details, contact the Polk County Roads and Drainage Division at 863-535-2200.
*All dates/times listed above are subject to change due to circumstances occurring in the field.*