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201277-3 I-75 at Clark Road (SR 72) Interchange Improvements
Project Details
| Work Type: | Interchange Construction |
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| Phase: | Construction |
| Limits: | Clark Road from west of Gantt Road / Approach Road to east of Hummingbird Avenue and I-75 from south of Clark Road to north of Proctor Road including the interchange ramps |
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| Road: | |
| Construction Cost: | $52.6 million |
| Start of Current Phase: | Late 2021 |
| Est. Completion of Current Phase: | Mid 2024 |
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Project Description
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), along with Sarasota County, has identified the need to make improvements to the I-75 at Clark Road (SR 72) interchange in order to improve highway operations, safety, and regional mobility. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is reconstructing the interchange at I-75 and Clark Road (SR 72) in Sarasota County. The proposed improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lanes on I-75, and improvements on Clark Road
The improvements for I-75 include from Clark to Bee Ridge on Northbound I-75, and from Proctor Rd to Clark Rd on Southbound I-75, widening for a 12-foot auxiliary lane, milling and resurfacing the existing mainline pavement and reconstruction of all of the ramps at Clark Road (SR 72) interchange. The I-75 bridges over Clark Road (SR 72) (No. 170085 and No. 170086) will remain existing with three lanes in both directions of travel.
Project Improvements
The proposed improvements include reconstruction of the interchange to an eight-lane divided Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI). The proposed project also includes reconstruction of all on and off ramps in both the northbound and southbound direction. The project will also include new mast arms for the existing signal at Catamaran Drive, a new signal at Queensbury Boulevard, noise barrier walls, as well as buffered bike lanes and, sidewalks along both sides of Clark Road and resurfacing of existing pavement. The I-75 bridges over Clark Road will remain with three lanes in both directions of travel.
Acquisition of right of way for the construction improvements is needed.
Public Involvement
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Contact Information
| Construction Project Manager |
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Alex Ruiz
(941) 708-4419
Alex.Ruiz@dot.state.fl.us
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| Communications Team |
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FDOT-D1COMM
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| Communications Team |
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Brian Bollas
813-262-8549
brian.bollas@dot.state.fl.us
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| For Media Inquiries Only |
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road (Exit 205): Construction project: Project improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lane on I-75 northbound from SR 72 to Bee Ridge Road, widen I-75 southbound from Proctor Road to SR 72, and improvements on Clark Road. This week, crews will work on paving.
- Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
- Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
- Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 72 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
- Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and SR 72 through the duration of the construction.
- Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the interstate through the duration of the construction.
Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway. Estimated completion is December 2024.
