POLK COUNTY, Fla. - With Polk County growing at such a rapid pace, the state is focused on improving infrastructure to ensure drivers have a smoother and safer journey.

The backstory:

During a groundbreaking ceremony, officials announced that the Central Polk Parkway will be extended 2.6 miles from U.S. 17/State Road 35 to State Road 60, providing additional access to I-4.

Officials stated that it would be a four-lane tolled roadway, with two lanes in each direction.

"It provides improved connectivity and reduced congestion by offering a new north-south alternative," said Nicola Liquori, CEO of Florida's Turnpike Enterprise. "It will ease the flow of traffic for both residents and freight, meaning less time in traffic and more time for the things that matter most to us."

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