Lakeland area

SR 60 will be elevated over CSX Railroad tracks

SR 60 at CSX Railroad crossing, Polk County

FDOT is planning a grade separation project where State Road 60 will cross CSX Railroad tracks at a different elevation.

The Florida Department of Transportation has added a rail capacity project to its Five-Year Work Program: elevating SR 60 to pass over CSX Railroad tracks instead of at the same level. This type of work—called a grade separation—reduces conflicts between vehicle and rail traffic.

The project is currently in the right-of-way (ROW) acquisition phase, meaning FDOT is working to secure the land needed for construction. Fiscal funding is planned for 2027 and 2028.

What happens next

Right-of-way acquisition will proceed during 2026 and 2027. Construction is expected to begin in 2027 or 2028 pending completion of property acquisition and detailed design.

Timeline

Jan 1, 2027

Planned fiscal year funding begins

FDOT Five-Year Work Program

Dec 31, 2028

Planned fiscal year funding ends

FDOT Five-Year Work Program

Receipts — verify every claim

FDOT Work Program Item 436559
gis.fdot.gov

Spotted by the Lakelandmarks records pipeline · updated Jul 8, 2026