MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be removing an overhead sign on southbound US 41 near Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport due to inspection findings. The removal is scheduled to take place in the coming nights once all necessary equipment is in place.

Planned Work Details:

• February 14: The sign removal will occur between 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM, with the actual removal taking approximately one hour.
• Lane Closures: All three southbound lanes of US 41 will be temporarily closed during the operation.
• Detour Route (Attached):
  • Through traffic will be detoured east at Tallevast Road, around Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and back to southbound US 41.
  • Local traffic that passes Tallevast Road will be rerouted west onto Edwards Road, south at Downey Road, east on Poinciana/Bayshore Road to College Drive, and then back onto US 41 southbound.

Additional Information:

• The removal process requires the use of cranes and flatbed trucks.
• The vertical support structure will remain in place.
• Since the sign is near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, authorities have been notified. The airport will temporarily shut down the smaller SW/NE runway during the operation, with no impact to overall airport operations.

Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes where possible. FDOT thanks motorists for their patience as we work to ensure roadway safety.