Lakeland roads closed due to Lake Bonny flood mitigation project

LAKELAND, Fla. — The City of Lakeland has closed several roads while flood mitigation is being done on Lake Bonny. Lake levels are well above normal due to rain from recent hurricanes.

Relating to: Dozens of homes flooded along Lake Bonny in Lakeland

The following roads and areas will be closed as the council works to reduce floodwaters:

E. Main Street (at Elgin Street)
Elgin Street (Entire road)
N. Fern Road (Elgin Street to Alicia Road)
N. Gary Road (from Rose Street to E. Magnolia Street/E. Gary Road)
Recreational trail from Lake Bonny Drive to the boat ramp

The city announced Tuesday that it is working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwest Florida Water Management District and Polk County to remove water from the swollen lake.
The Army Corps will provide two industrial pumps to be located in the northwest corner of Lake Bonny. More than 6,000 feet of pipelines were also laid to divert the lake’s water.

Relating to: US Army Corps begins pumping Lake Bonny after weeks of flooded homes

“I’ve had enough.”

Dozens of homes have been damaged in the Tampa Bay market since Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Homeowners are selling ‘AS IS’ and ‘CASH ONLY’ to investors who are ready and willing to walk away after being flooded in storms.

‘I’ve had enough’: Shore Acres homeowners sell flooded homes ‘as is’ to investors