State Road 33 to Receive Resurfacing in Fall 2027
The project will upgrade pavement and pedestrian ramps for residents in Mascotte and Groveland.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Home Renovation
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The Florida Department of Transportation will begin a resurfacing project on State Road 33, from the Polk County line to west of County Road 33, in fall 2027. This initiative aims to improve road conditions and safety in the Mascotte and Groveland areas through pavement rehabilitation and infrastructure upgrades.
Why it matters
Updating this roadway will improve pavement quality and enhance pedestrian safety by bringing curb ramps up to current ADA standards. The safety upgrades are designed to accommodate local travel demands as the state invests in long-term infrastructure maintenance.
The project carries an estimated construction cost of $8 million following a $1.3 million design phase. Work will span from the Polk County line toward County Road 33, including safety treatments for segments with speed limits of 50 mph or higher.
The players
Florida Department of Transportation
The state agency responsible for the planning, construction, and maintenance of Florida's integrated transportation system.
The details
The project will rehabilitate existing asphalt pavement while refreshing all roadway striping and markings. Crews will reconstruct pedestrian curb ramps to ensure compliance with ADA standards and install audible and vibratory pavement treatments to enhance safety. All work will remain contained within the existing right-of-way, excluding sections that overlap with other current or future active projects.
Timeline
Design work is expected to reach completion by spring 2027.
Construction activities are scheduled to begin in fall 2027.
The Home Front
Roadway improvements often serve as a catalyst for local accessibility upgrades mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Such projects reflect a broader state strategy to modernize aging transport infrastructure while maintaining existing right-of-way boundaries.
Residents in Mascotte and Groveland should monitor local traffic alerts as construction nears in fall 2027 to plan for potential travel delays. If you live directly along the State Road 33 corridor, you may want to review project signage and notices for updates on how work affects local access.
The takeaway
Large-scale infrastructure projects provide critical safety upgrades for both drivers and pedestrians. Keep this upcoming construction schedule in mind when planning your long-term commute or household logistics for late 2027.
What happens next
Design phase completion is expected in spring 2027, followed by the start of the construction phase in fall 2027.
Further reading
Read more about regional infrastructure updates in Home Renovation.
Source note: This article includes information reported by South Lake Tablet.
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