NW Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements Project (Phases I & II)

Project Overview

In 2025, citizens received sidewalk improvements for the Northwest Neighborhood Sidewalk Improvements Project Phase I. The location boundaries for Phase I included: The northern boundary of the service area is Florida Avenue, the southern boundary is Dr. J. A. Wiltshire Avenue, the western boundary is G Street, while the eastern boundary is E Street.  

Construction on sidewalks for Phase II of this project will begin in the first quarter of 2026.

The scope of work for Phase II consists of the construction of concrete sidewalks, approximately 1.25 miles total length for eight (8) streets to include:

  • Orange Avenue from 1st Street west to Wetmore Street
  • Wetmore Street from the intersection of Orange Avenue north to Sessoms Avenue
  • Sessoms Avenue from 1st Street east to Scenic Highway
  • Seminole Avenue from 1st Street east to the RR tracks
  • Seaboard Avenue from 1st Street west to MLK Boulevard
  • Dorsett Avenue from 1st Street west to MLK Boulevard
  • B Street from Dorsett Avenue north to Dr. JA Wiltshire Avenue
  • C Street from Dorsett Avenue north to Dr. JA Wiltshire Avenue

 

Citizens who live on the designated streets will be contacted by City staff and crews prior to construction.

 

Resources

Project Exhibit Map (Phase II)

Project Summary (Phase 1)

Project Exhibit Map (Phase 1)

For more information, contact Assistant City Manager Deena Drumgo at ddrumgo@lakewalesfl.gov

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Awarded Grant

In 2020, City staff identified a pedestrian safety concern for residents living in the Northwest Neighborhood. Staff submitted for a state grant and was awarded money to make an impact on the infrastructure in the Northwest Neighborhood. 

Lake Wales was one of ten Florida communities to receive funding through the Rural Infrastructure Fund and the Community Development Block Grant – CV program, administered by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

Phase II of the project is being paid for by the Lake Wales Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA).

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Before & After Images

Before: 

Florida Before
Jackson Before
Harding Before

After:

Florida After
Jackson After
Harding After