The Florida Department of Transportation ("FDOT") is preparing design plans to widen US 27 from four to six lanes between the Polk/Highlands County Line and CR 630A in Polk County, a distance of 8.6 miles. Additionally, sidewalks will be built on both sides of the road. Design is expected to be completed by late 2020. Right of way acquisition is budgeted for 2022 and Construction is not yet funded. Project Link: FDOT Project Info (For a property owner list, project schedule, or detailed funding information, please contact our office by clicking here)   Maguire Lassman, P.A., a Florida law firm that represents property owners faced with the potential acquisition of their property through eminent domain, has access to Polk & Highlands County’s Right-of-Way maps. If you own property in Polk or Highlands County that may be affected by the US 27 project and you have any questions or concerns about Polk & Highlands County’s recently released maps or Florida eminent domain law, please contact Maguire Lassman, P.A.’s office manager, Teri L. Alligood, by email at Teri@Maguire-EminentDomain.com or by telephone at (888) 216-6870.