Detours Scheduled at Lake Mary Boulevard and U.S. 17-92

Sanford, Fla. From 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, to 6:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 9, motorists traveling through the intersection of U.S. 17-92 and Lake Mary Boulevard should expect a traffic pattern change, including detours on both eastbound Lake Mary Boulevard and northbound U.S. 17-92. The lane closures will allow crews to perform work on the concrete pavement.

The detours are as follows:

Motorists traveling southbound on U.S. 17-92:

• The right turn lane and one thru lane will be closed on U.S. 17-92 approaching Lake Mary Boulevard. The inside left turn lane will be used as a right turn lane and thru lane, and the outside left turn lane will be used as intended for left turns heading east on Lake Mary Boulevard.

Motorists traveling northbound on U.S. 17-92:

• Both left turn lanes will be closed on U.S. 17-92 approaching Lake Mary Boulevard. 
• During the closure, drivers needing to access westbound Lake Mary Boulevard will be directed to turn left onto County Home Road, right onto northbound College Drive, and back to Lake Mary Boulevard to complete the detour.

  Motorists traveling on eastbound Lake Mary Boulevard:

• Both left turn lanes and one thru lane will be closed on eastbound Lake Mary Boulevard heading northbound on U.S. 17-92.
• Drivers that need to turn on northbound U.S. 17-92 from eastbound Lake Mary Boulevard will be directed to turn right onto College Drive, left onto County Home Road, and then left onto U.S. 17-92.

Access for businesses and residences along Lake Mary Boulevard and U.S. 17-92 will be maintained throughout the closures.

Electronic message boards and other signage will be used to direct motorists safely around the traffic changes. Please note construction schedules may change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

The work is part of a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project to widen U.S. 17-92 from four to six lanes from Shepard Road to Lake Mary Boulevard.

Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Communications Office at FDOT-D5COMM@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at 386-943-5593. Project information is also available online at www.CFLRoads.com.

FDOT urges all drivers to stay alert and use caution while driving through or near construction zones. When driving, walking, or bicycling, remember to pay attention and follow the rules. Safety doesn't happen by accident.