‘It’s not our fault’ is not enough
Even those who initially were skeptical, as was this newspaper, about the need for construction of the Polk Parkway toll road, are now impressed by the convenience it offers to motorists seeking to avoid traffic congestion, particularly around Lakeland.
The planned eastern extension will provided needed relief from truck congestion that is certain to be the result of the intermodal rail freight terminal between Bartow and Lake Wales.