State Road 45 from south of Bay Dr to south of 63rd Ave W is an urban highway with a 6-lane undivided roadway located south of Bradenton in Manatee County. The existing facility has a two-way left-turn lane and sidewalks on both sides. The posted speed limit within the project area is 45 mph.

The current Design project is intended to enhance traffic flow and reduce crashes. It will replace portions of the existing two-way left-turn lanes with raised medians. Additional project elements include resurfacing near the medians, the addition of new pavement markings, signing, and traffic signal loops where necessary.

In-person and virtual meetings are expected to be held in Winter 2024. Official details for these meetings will be provided at a later date. Please continue to check back at this site regularly for the latest updates.

For additional information on Proven Safety Countermeasures developed by the Federal Highway Administration, please visit the following websites:

Medians and Pedestrian Refuge Islands in Urban and Suburban Areas

Reduced Left-Turn Conflict Intersections