Wilder Road work notice lists a November 11 reopening target
Polk County’s widening and resurfacing notice covers a 560-foot segment at U.S. 98 North and names four detour roads.
At U.S. 98 North in Lakeland · Reopening estimated November 11 at 7 a.m. · Field conditions may change the schedule.
Drivers planning trips near Wilder Road and U.S. Highway 98 North in Lakeland can review Polk County’s published widening and resurfacing schedule. The county’s October 12 notice lists a closure beginning October 13 at 7 a.m. and an expected reopening on Wednesday, November 11, at 7 a.m.
Which section and detour roads are listed
The notice identifies a 560-foot segment of Wilder Road at U.S. Highway 98 North. It says traffic will be detoured using Socrum Loop Road North, Socrum Loop Road West, U.S. Highway 98 North and Marcum Road. These are the roads named by the county; this guide does not invent a turn-by-turn route or advise drivers to use neighborhood shortcuts.
The county describes the closure as part of a Martin Paving roadway widening and resurfacing project and asks residents to plan alternative routes as needed.
Treat the reopening time as an estimate
The notice expressly says dates and times may change because of circumstances in the field. November 11 at 7 a.m. is therefore an expected reopening, not confirmation that the road has reopened or a guarantee of completion. Check the current county notice and posted traffic controls before relying on the route.
What was verified
This guide was checked against the official county notice on November 7, 2026. The source is dated October 12 and describes the scheduled work period; it does not provide a new on-site progress inspection. We have not independently observed the barriers or verified an early reopening. Drivers should follow the signs and directions at the location rather than treating this article as a live traffic feed.
Prepared from the official source below, reviewed November 7, 2026. This is an independently written summary; the source provides the full notice or report. Dated service and traffic details may change.
Polk County Government · Wilder Road widening and resurfacing notice, October 12, 2026 ↗