Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise is planning a new tolled, limited access highway linking Polk County to Osceola County to provide relief from congestion on US 27. Much of the proposed route is in the area near Lake Wales, Davenport, Haines City, Lake Hamilton, and Dundee. As of April 2025, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise has narrowed the location for the new highway between two routes. While a final route has yet to be selected, both routes could significantly impact property owners in and around Polk County.

The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting two public information meetings in May of 2025. The first meeting will be held as a virtual/online meeting at 6:00 p.m. on May 5th. The second meeting will be held in-person on May 7th from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Tom Fellows Community Center, located at 207 North Boulevard West, Davenport, FL.

Peterson & Myers, P.A., represents property owners and business operators in Polk County and all over Florida in eminent domain cases. Notably, defending your property rights will not cost you legal fees. Under Florida law, the Turnpike District must pay your legal fees. We can help guide you through the process and protect your property rights. Please call us at (863) 683-6511 for a confidential and free consultation.