US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point: Construction: Construction on the next phase along a 1.4-mile area of US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road is actively underway. Work consists of implementing safety improvements along the corridor including resurfacing, lighting and signalization, median improvements, shoulder reconstruction, improved sidewalks, improved bicycle lanes, as well as needed infrastructure improvements to drainage, curb, and gutter.

This week, there will be daytime lane closures as they finish out paving and signal work in the area to complete the project.  Please add additional travel time.

Travel time through the area is only one (1) to five (5) minutes.

US 301 from 12th Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Way: Construction: Crews will begin intersection improvements along US 301 in Sarasota County. The project was requested by the Traffic Safety Department to improve safety and enhance traffic flow along the corridor. Improvements include adding signal heads, additional signage, and special emphasis crosswalks. Additional improvements include a proposed restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) at the 21st Street intersection adding a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) on mast-arm assemblies.

• Due to needed schedule changes after delays from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, daytime lane closures are allowable from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and overnight lane closures for paving.  There will be a permanent merge lane closure at 12th Street turning right onto US 301 South. The intersection improvement project will go through late spring 2025.
• Travel times will be monitored.  Motorists may wish to add additional travel time or choose an alternate route.

SR 70 from Manatee County Line to CR 661: Construction project: Crews will resurface SR 70 from the Manatee County line to CR 661, widen turn lanes and road shoulders, regrade ditches and improve drainage, and perform full depth roadway reconstruction at various locations. During construction the speed limit has been reduced to 50 mph and there will be periodic lane closures on SR 70 from the Manatee County line to CR 661.

• Motorists should expect intermittent shoulder closures along SR 70 throughout the project.
• Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 70 from Manatee County line to County Road 661 throughout the project.  
• Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the construction zone.  

Estimated completion is late 2024.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23, 2024:

The contractor will be working off the roadway with no anticipated lane closures.

This week crews will be placing substructure elements and continue driving piles for the new bridge. Motorists should follow the posted detours.

• Eastbound: Head north or south on US 17 to Hardee Street and east on Hardee Street to Lake Branch Road. Head southeast on Lake Branch Road to Platt Road and head north back to County Line Road.
• Westbound: Head east or west on County Line Road to Platt Road. Head south on Platt Road to Lake Branch Road and head west to Hardee Street. Turn left (west) on Hardee Street to US 17. Turn right (north) on US 17 back to County Line Road.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23, 2024:

Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews begin paving side street entrances and corrections. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Sunday, November 17 through Tuesday November 26, 2024

Crews have closed Scenic Highway from Grove Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue to install new drainage structures and reconstruct the roadway.

• Local motorists should follow the posted detour using Winston Avenue, South 4th Street and Domaris Avenue.
• Truck traffic is detoured using Hunt Brothers Road, US 27, and East Mountain Lake Cutoff Road.
• The contractor has removed the sidewalk on the west side of the project. Follow the temporary pedestrian detour.

This project will be closed down for the Thanksgiving holiday, Wednesday, November 27 through Sunday, December 1.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23, 2024:

Crews will be taking delivery of materials, pulling electrical wire, installing traffic railing, curb, gutter, lighting and working on new roadway alignment. Expect intermittent lane closures throughout the project from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday, November182, through Friday, November 22, 2024.  Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23

This week the contractor will continue drainage work.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23

This week crews will work on signals. Watch for shoulder closures on the bridge above I-4. Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23

Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures both north and southbound from Griffin Road to Interstate 4. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23, 2024

This week workers will continue milling the old northbound lanes, removing curb and begin underground work. 

• Traffic remains in one lane in each direction but is now shifted to the west side of Lakeland Hills Boulevard so crews can begin underground drainage and utility work under the existing northbound lanes. The lanes will remain in this configuration for several months.
• Crews will mill the old lanes this week and place business access signs
• Traffic will remain in one lane in each direction for most of the duration of construction.
• The speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph during construction
• Use caution, be prepared to merge and plan for delays

Week of Sunday, November 17 through Saturday, November 23, 2024

Watch for possible daytime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic for paving.

SR 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard, Bradenton: Construction project: This project includes widening SR 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard from a two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane or six-lane divided roadway, depending on the location, construction of roundabouts on SR 70 at Uihlein Road, Del Webb Boulevard, and Bourneside Boulevard, intersection improvements at the existing signalized intersection of Greenbrook Boulevard and Lorraine Road, construction of four bridges over two Braden River crossing locations, new drainage system, construction of 10-foot shared use paths, street lighting, and landscaping, and installation of new fiber optic cable connecting the two signalized intersections to Manatee County’s regional Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS).

This week, crews will work to spread, mix, and grade the roadway subgrade and base material from Uihlein Road to the eastern limits of the project. Roadway embankment grading will continue throughout the project limits with construction of curb pads, followed by curb installation. Drainage work will continue on SR 70 between Uihlein Road and Greenbrook Boulevard.

Work will continue with construction of two eastbound bridges. The westernmost bridge will have the bridge deck forms removed and construct approach slabs. All work will occur during daytime hours.

All work will be off the roadway with no planned long-term lane closures. However, it is expected that eastbound traffic will be interrupted for short periods of time throughout the day with flaggers as the dump trucks cross from east to west at the bridge locations. Please use caution and watch for trucks and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits. Work will occur Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area.

The Contractor will continue reconstruction of Del Webb Boulevard at SR 70 during daytime hours. During this time, no traffic entering or exiting is allowed while the existing roadway will be under construction. Motorists should use caution in the area and follow the provided detour route provided to Del Webb’s southern entrance off Masters Avenue. This week, paving will occur at Del Webb, followed by temporary pavement markings and signage.

SR 70 from Bourneside Boulevard to Waterbury Road, Bradenton: Construction project: This project includes widening SR 70 from Bourneside Boulevard to Waterbury Road from a two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane divided roadway, Safety features will include roundabouts to be constructed at 197th Street East/Lindrick Lane, 213th Street East, 225th Street East/Panther Ridge Trail and County Road 675/Waterbury Road. The project will also include the installation of a new drainage system, new curb and gutter, construction of 10-foot shared-use paths and 5-foot paved shoulders on both sides of the roadway, street lighting throughout the project and landscaping inside the roundabouts.

The contractor will be working on clearing existing trees and vegetation in the future pond area, between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street E. on the north side of SR 70, and clearing existing vegetation from the roadway to the right of way along SR 70 from Lindrick Lane and 225th Street E. on the south side of SR 70. Crews will install perimeter erosion control devices throughout the project; this work will be off the roadway along the project limits. Work will occur Sunday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area.

Notice: The Contractor will have permitted prescribed burns of cleared vegetation and trees in the future pond area, between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street E. on the north side of SR 70. This burning has been coordinated with local Florida Forest Service and will only occur during allowed daytime hours. Burns are regulated on a day-by-day basis and consider changes in weather.

US 41 from North of Port Commons from north of Port Commons to State College of Florida, Sarasota: Construction project: Project improvements include milling and resurfacing, guardrail, drainage improvements, signing and pavement markings, and signalization improvements. Expected completion is fall 2024.

This week, crews will work on asphalt paving, bus pad installation and miscellaneous construction activities. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nighttime lane closures Sunday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Please use caution and watch for workers and flaggers, and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits.

Motorists should use caution when making U-turns and be aware of workers in the area.

Sunday, November 17th to Saturday, November 23rd:

Nighttime southbound bridge closures will begin Tuesday night, November 19 and continue through Friday night, November 22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Southbound Loop Ramp: As of November 11, the southbound loop ramp is open for motorists.

I-75 at SR 951 (exit 101) Interchange Improvements: FDOT is reconstructing the I-75 southbound on- and off-ramp connections and the northbound on-ramp connection to the mainline lanes at SR 951 (exit 101). The northeast quadrant loop ramp will be connected to, and accessible only by, a direct flyover ramp from northbound Collier Boulevard starting south of the Davis Boulevard intersection. This single-lane flyover ramp will carry traffic over Beck Boulevard and a reconstructed I-75 southbound on-ramp. A single-lane flyover ramp extension will carry I-75 southbound traffic over Davis Boulevard to a new signalized intersection at Collier Boulevard and Business Circle North. This ramp will extend along the western side of Collier Boulevard. 

The following activities are subject to change based on weather conditions and unforeseen underground conditions. 

• Beginning on Sunday, November 17, during the overnight/nighttime hours, motorists should expect the northbound lanes of CR 951/Collier Boulevard to shift toward the median for crews to continue to construct the elevated roadway from SR 84/Davis Boulevard to I-75.  Crews will work through the week to complete the shift. 

• During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., motorists should expect lane closures on CR 951/Collier Boulevard between SR 84/Davis Boulevard/Beck Boulevard and Business Circle South.  These closures are expected through November 2024. 
   

• Crews continue to build bridge structures for the new bridge over Beck Boulevard, east of Collier Boulevard. Motorists can expect daytime lane closures between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on northbound Collier Boulevard from just south of Beck Boulevard to just south of the southbound on-ramp at I-75.  

• Motorists should expect the outside right turn lane from southbound SR 951 to westbound SR 84/Davis Boulevard closed.  Drivers can continue to turn right from the remaining open turn lane.  This closure is needed for crews to begin work for the force main and bridge foundation installation and will remain in place through job completion. 

• Pedestrians should expect a sidewalk closure along SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) just west of SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) and along SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) between SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) and Business Circle North. Pedestrians may use SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) to Market Street to Business Circle South to access SR 951 (Collier Boulevard). 

• Motorists are advised that the SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) eastbound direct access ramp heading south to SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) is permanently closed. The eastbound to southbound right turn will be available at the intersection. 

• Motorists should expect reduced lane widths for southbound Collier Boulevard between Business Circle North and Business Circle South.  

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. The expected completion date is spring 2026. For more information please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/425843-2. 

Sunday, November 17th to Saturday, November 23rd:

Lane Closures: No nighttime lane closures planned for this week. 

Crews implemented a traffic pattern shift as they work on the demolition of existing barrier wall on the Matanzas Pass Bridge. Additionally, crews have closed northbound Estero Boulevard from Crescent Street to Matanzas Pass Bridge. 

During construction, motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures Monday through Friday.

Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone.

R 72 Stickney Point Bridge: Bridge maintenance: This bridge improvement project will extend the bridge's service life and operational reliability, mitigating the effects of the harsh coastal environment, severe weather, and wear from the volume of vehicle and marine traffic.

NOTE: Due to the delays caused by Hurricane Helene and Milton and to minimize the number of traffic diversions needed to complete the project, bridge diversions will now be three days per week. The goal is to work through two more weeks and complete all the needed bridge diversions.  We are monitoring the morning traffic going on island and making adjustments to reduce travel time.

·       THIS WEEK – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, one bridge will be closed with the opposite bridge maintaining single lanes of traffic in each direction.

• The week of Thanksgiving from Sunday, November 24, to Sunday, December 1, there will be no lane closures.
• There are no planned lane closures or bridge diversions on the weekends, except for the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
• Travel time to get on island during the morning peak hours was 5 to 10 minutes this week, and adjustments are being made to reduce this.  Motorists may want to use the north bridge or add additional travel time.
• Outside of morning peak times to get on the island, travel time ranges from approximately 1 to 5 minutes and will continually be monitored.
• Daytime single lane closures will continue Mondays and Fridays.
• Pedestrian detours will be needed during bridge diversions.  Pedestrians can use the alternate side of the bridge.  Please use caution.
• Drivers may want to use the north Siesta Drive bridge or add additional travel time.

SR 572 from Airport Road to Pipkin Creek Road and SR 572 Roundabout at Waring Road: Construction project: Project improvements include resurfacing and lane widening on SR 572 and a new roundabout at Waring Road. This week, crews will work on utilities, drainage, and roadway grading.

• On Sunday, October 20th, crews closed Waring Road from the SR 572/Drane Field Road intersection to immediately south of Drane Field Road. The closure will be in place intermittently until January 2025. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour or identify alternative routes.
• Motorists should expect lane closures through the duration of the construction.
  • Resurfacing project – expect lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours from 7 pm to 6 am
  • Roundabout – expect lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours from 7 pm to 7 am and from 9 am to 4 pm
• Motorists should expect lane shifts through the duration of the construction.
• Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway through the duration of the construction.

Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway. Estimated completion is Spring 2026.

Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration: Crews have moved traffic to the permanent lanes on the Sanibel Causeway. The causeway islands surrounding the temporary roadway are an active work zone and are currently closed for public access, including from the water.  

 
The following work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. 

East of the Toll Plaza: 

• Both directions of McGregor Boulevard traffic are shifted to the south side of the road from approximately ½ mile from Shell Point Boulevard to west of Port Comfort Road.  Westbound traffic headed to Port Comfort Road may continue straight to turn right to Port Comfort Road.  This shift is necessary for the contractor to reconstruct the underground pipe crossing under the north side of the road.  McGregor Boulevard is scheduled to remain REDUCED TO ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTON through early 2025. 

• The eastbound (south/beach side) shoulder on McGregor Boulevard remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS.  Crews have installed underground devices (marine mattresses) to reinforce the shoreline and are scheduled to finalize shoulder work by late November 2024.   

• Motorists should expect temporary daytime lane closures on McGregor Boulevard, both eastbound and westbound from Shell Point Boulevard to Punta Rassa Road for crews to move equipment and materials as necessary. 

West of the Toll Plaza: 

• Lee County is installing a post & rope system to temporarily delineate pedestrian traffic on the causeway islands during the upcoming recreational facility reconstruction.  

• Motorists should expect traffic to be intermittently stopped at the staging area entrance as equipment crosses the road with materials for work on the south side of McGregor Boulevard and on the south side of the toll plaza. 

• Crews are scheduled to drive sheet pile on the south side of the road by the toll plaza late next week. Crews are currently placing armor stone in this area.  

• Crews are scheduled to begin installing sod for roadway stabilization and pond construction in the coming weeks.  Earthwork (grading) and debris removal continues along the causeway islands.  Please expect construction equipment periodically entering/leaving the travel lanes when necessary.  The contractor is limiting this interruption during peak hours.   

• The westbound merge location is now west of the toll plaza. Motorists are urged to use caution and obey the 20 MPH speed limit. Construction vehicles and equipment continue to enter/exit the staging area near this location.   

• Crews continue work in the area of the off-island U-turn under Span A.  

Many oversized vehicles are crossing the causeway to assist with recovery efforts on the island.  Please be patient as travel may be slower than usual. Bicyclists are encouraged to utilize another mode of transportation to travel the causeway and pedestrians are not permitted on the Sanibel Causeway.  MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED TO OBEY THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MPH THROUGHOUT THE WORK ZONE. 

Northbound and southbound US 17 has been restriped to include a single left turn lane and two dedicated through lanes. Use caution as everyone gets used to the new traffic pattern. 

Expect lane closures for signal work at the intersection. Use caution, watch for workers close to the road, and be prepared to merge or stop.

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Embankment activities continue on southbound roadway from West Villages Parkway to US 41. Drainage inspections, sod placement, and curb and gutter installations will also continue throughout the project. Signal, ITS, and lighting work is ongoing, and River Road pothole maintenance will continue as necessary on all current travel ways through the project. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations.

•    NEW Traffic Pattern: all traffic on SR  777 (River Road) has been switched to the new southbound alignment temporarily, from just south of Venice Avenue to south of Aucilla Drive.  Please watch for signs directing traffic.Travelers should use caution when exiting neighborhoods onto River Road and are encouraged to slow down and use caution while traveling through the work zone.

This project is currently scheduled to begin in early December 2024. Work requiring lane closures will be done at night/overnight between the hours of 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. 

SR 31 at CR 74 (Bermont Road) Roundabout Construction: Construction project: Crews will be clearing and grubbing, installing Erosion Control devices, installing Temporary Signalization & Temporary Lighting, and transferring existing signal operations to temporary signal operations.

• Motorists should expect slower-moving traffic to allow for equipment to be unloaded.
• Scheduled work hours are:
  • Monday through Thursday from 7 AM – 5 PM
  • Fridays from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

This project is estimated to start in early 2025.

Work on this project is scheduled to begin in early December 2024. Once construction begins, the contractor plans to pave at night/overnight and work on sidewalks during the day. All work requiring lane closures will be scheduled at night or between the hours of 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the day.

US 27 (SR 25) at SR 78 Intersection: Construction project: Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement. Other improvements include milling, resurfacing, drainage, guardrail, signing and pavement markings.  Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.

•  US 27 between St. Joseph Way Road and Little H Street will have two (2) westbound lanes closed and detoured to the eastbound lane and one (1) eastbound lane closed inside to accommodate westbound traffic, as needed, from 7 p.m. and around the clock until February 25, 2025, for road reconstruction under Phase I MOT.
• An eastbound lane will be closed along the detour on US 27 with a flagging operation from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. to pin the barrier wall, as needed, from November 17 - 23, 2024. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the construction zone.  

Project completion is expected mid-2025

US 27 (SR 25) at SR 78 Intersection: Construction project: Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement. Other improvements include milling, resurfacing, drainage, guardrail, signing and pavement markings.  Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.

• US 27 between St Joseph Way Road and Little H Street will have two (2) westbound lanes closed and detoured to the eastbound lane and one (1) eastbound inside lane closed to accommodate westbound traffic, as needed, from Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, starting at 7 p.m. and continuing around the clock until Feb. 25, 2025, for road reconstruction.
• The westbound lane of US 27 will be closed along the detour with a flagging operation eastbound from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Sunday, Nov. 10 to Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, as needed for crews to pin the barrier wall.

Project completion is expected mid-2025.

SR 78 (Pine Island Road) from west of Chiquita Boulevard to west of Santa Barbara Boulevard: 

• Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures.
• Anticipated completion is Summer 2025

SR 78 (Bayshore Road) from Evalena Lane to New Post Road: Construction Project:

This project consists of access management improvements along S.R. 78 with the intent of enhancing traffic flow and reducing crashes.

• Motorists should anticipate intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures and should follow the posted regulatory signs.
• Motorists should use caution as crews work on and near the roadway.

This project is estimated to start construction in Early 2025.

SR 66 from US 17 (SR 35) to Charlie Creek: Construction project: Crews will mill and resurface SR 66 from US 17 to Charlie Creek. Improvements will include milling and resurfacing, and motorists can expect a detour at Merle Langford Road when the westbound lane of SR 66 is closed for construction. Eastbound SR 66 will remain open throughout. Other improvements consist of sidewalk construction, drainage structures, guardrails, curb and gutter, new pavement markings and other safety improvements. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.

• Expect lane closures/flagging operations on eastbound and westbound SR 66 from Schoolhouse Road to Sweetwater Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Nov. 18-22, 2024. Multiple closures may occur on opposite ends of the project during the same day.
• Milling and resurfacing is ongoing, and motorists should expect longer delays in the queues and may want to consider using alternate routes.

Completion is expected in early 2026.

SR 66 from US 17 (SR 35) to Charlie Creek: Construction project: Crews will mill and resurface SR 66 from US 17 to Charlie Creek. Improvements will include milling and resurfacing, and motorists can expect a detour at Merle Langford Road when the westbound lane of SR 66 is closed for construction. Eastbound SR 66 will remain open throughout. Other improvements consist of sidewalk construction, drainage structures, guardrails, curb and gutter, new pavement markings and other safety improvements. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.

• Expect lane closures/flagging operations on eastbound and westbound SR 66 from Schoolhouse Road to Sweetwater Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November 11-15, 2024.
• Milling and resurfacing is ongoing, and motorists should expect longer delays in the queues and may want to consider using alternate routes.

Completion is expected in early 2026.

US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews have begun a 7.6-mile improvement project consisting of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening in areas, base work, curb and gutter, sidewalk, guardrail, drainage improvements, bridge expansion joints, signalization, and signing and pavement marking. 

• Motorists should expect shoulder closures including pedestrian access restrictions along the US 301 corridor north and southbound between 25th Court East and 9th Avenue East. Alternate pedestrian routes will be clearly posted. To maintain safety, pedestrians should follow the posted detour signage.
• Motorists can expect right-turn lane closures at the intersections of US 301 and Tallevast Road to 9th Avenue East.
• Motorists can expect nighttime shoulder and lane closures along US 301 for milling and resurfacing between 63rd Avenue East and 9th Avenue East. Please use caution and be aware of crews in the area.
• SR 70 over US 301 traffic intersection: please use caution and reduce speed since pavement is uneven. Additional travel time through the area may be needed at peak morning/ evening hours.Consider alternate routes.
• Motorists should expect lane closures southbound US 301 between 9th Street and 63rd Avenue East from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning.
• STARTING NOVEMBER 14, THURSDAY: An overnight detour will be in place from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. at US 301 and 9th Avenue East.  The closure limit is between the US-301/US-41 split and 15th Street East.   

SR 82 from the Hendry County Line to Gator Slough Lane: Construction Project:

• Motorists should expect intermittent southbound and northbound lane closures during the daytime and nighttime/overnight hours throughout the duration of the project.

• Work consists of bridge construction, adding lanes and reconstruction, milling and resurfacing, drainage, grass median, sidewalk, guardrail, shared-use path, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement markings.

• Crews will be performing roadway widening including clearing & grubbing, excavations, and embankment construction on westbound roadway.

Motorists should use caution as crews work on the roadway. The expected project completion date is late fall of 2026.

US 41 (Tamiami Trail) from William Street to Peace River Bridge: Construction Project:

The contractor is removing asphalt roadway, curbs, and sidewalks to begin drainage installation at the proposed roundabout location. Work will also begin excavating along the northbound right shoulder before placing temporary asphalt for a future traffic shift.

• Motorists should expect daytime lane closures on US 41 northbound from William Street to Carmalita Street.
• Motorists should expect a daytime lane closure on US 41 southbound from West Virginia Avenue to William Street.
• Motorists should expect a lane closure from Carmelita Street onto US 41 northbound.

Phase 2 Detour - Cross Street will be closed for the duration of Phase Two construction. Motorists attempting to access Carmalita Street from Cross Street will have to use the posted detour. They will turn left on West Charlotte Avenue, then right on Taylor Street, and continue until they reach Carmalita Street.

Phase 2 Traffic Shift – Traffic is shifted near the proposed roundabout along US 41 northbound

Phase 3A Traffic Shift - The contractor plans to switch to Phase 3A before Thanksgiving. This will restrict Traffic on US-41 Northbound to one lane from William Street approaching the proposed roundabout.

SR 35 (U.S. 17) from Tamiami Trail (US 41) to Bermont Road: Construction project:

The contractor continues milling and paving operations between Nesbit Street and I-75.

• Motorists should expect daytime shoulder closures on eastbound and westbound SR 35 (US 17)
• Motorists should expect nighttime-overnight lane closures on eastbound and westbound SR 35 (US 17) between the hours of 7 PM to 7 AM.

SR 64 from West of Prescott Road to Morgan Grice Road: Construction project: Crews will resurface SR 64 from west of Prescott Road to Morgan Grice Road. Improvements will include milling, resurfacing and safety improvements. Please use caution in this area and watch for workers and equipment throughout the project.

• Motorists can expect daytime lane closures starting in August 2024 and continuing until completion in early 2025.

US 98 (SR 15/US 441/Parrott Avenue) from SW 23rd Street to SW 14th Street and US 98 (SR 15/US441/Parrott Avenue) from SW 3rd Street to SW 5th Street: Construction project: Crews will work on two projects in the area which will include milling, resurfacing, base work, drainage improvements, stormwater pond construction, ditch and shoulder regrading, curb and gutter, sidewalks, signing and pavement markings. There may be daytime and nighttime lane closures and traffic may be reduced to one lane in various areas.  Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.

• Starting the week of September 23, 2024, a southbound lane of US 98 (SR 15/US 441/Parrott Avenue) between SW 19th Street and SW 21st Street will be closed. The closure of SW 21st Street at the intersection will continue for approximately 30 days.
• Crews will be onsite installing new drainage improvements on SW 21st Street. Please follow posted signs, be aware of possible delays, include additional travel time, or consider alternate routes during the repair.

Anticipated completion is late 2024/early 2025.

SR 70 From East of US 441 to Northeast 17th Avenue: Construction project: Crews will be working on milling and resurfacing, base work, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, guardrails, traffic signals, signage, pavement markings, lighting and other incidental construction.
• Motorists should expect intermittent daytime and nighttime lane closures to take place both eastbound and westbound on SR 70 between NE 17th Avenue and NE 4th Avenue for curb/sidewalk removal and pour back. Lane closures will take place in the outside travel lanes.

Expected completion is early 2025

Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge Permanent Repairs: Construction project:  As part of the Emergency Restoration of the Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge, crews will be working in the project boundaries along CR 78 Pine Island Road from west of Little Pine Island Bridge (Bridge No. 120111) to West of Shoreview Drive.

Phase 1 of construction on Little Pine Island Bridge has begun. The bridge is reduced to one-lane as part of the Phase 1 construction plan. The bridge will remain one-lane through the duration of Phase 1. Temporary signals are placed on both ends of the bridge and variable message signs are in place to alert drivers. 

The Little Pine Island bridge has been reduced to a single lane width of 12 feet through the duration of Phase 1.

Motorists can expect occasional lane closures on the causeway for delivery/removal of materials, transfer of equipment as crews perform work on the south side.

Motorists are reminded not to block driveways or entrances and to follow all posted signage throughout the construction zone.

Since the start of construction with the Little Pine Island Bridge, boaters are asked to be aware of construction equipment and erosion control measures that are in place.

Please be alerted to construction equipment in the construction zone. To maintain safety, motorists should find alternate parking areas.

Pedestrians and bicyclists are not permitted within the construction zone.

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway.

Noise from construction equipment in the area is to be expected.

Please be patient and plan for additional travel time as it may be slower than usual in the area.

I-75 From North of Golden Gate to Lee County Line: Construction Project: Milling and resurfacing of existing Northbound and Southbound travel lanes on I-75, from just north of Golden Gate Pkwy to the Collier/Lee County line (just South of Bonita Beach Road exit). Nightly lane closures are scheduled to occur on Sunday nights through Thursday nights.

• Resurfacing operations have been completed at this time.
• Installation of Traffic Monitoring Stations and Thermoplastic is anticipated to start at the beginning of December
• Please note that any specific changes will be addressed in a media advisory.
• The work schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. 

SR 93 (I-75) From South of Bonita Beach Rd to North of Alico:  Milling and resurfacing of existing lanes.

Nighttime milling and resurfacing operations are scheduled over the next several months, Sunday nights through Thursday nights 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

• Daytime activities will include installation of sign bases and conduit installation for ITS items.
• This work will be performed during the daytime from inside the Right of Way away from the travel lanes or behind shoulder closures as needed.

• During the week of Sunday, November 17 to Thursday, November 21 - Motorists should expect the northbound on-ramp to I-75 from Alico Road to be closed during the nighttime-overnight hours for the resurfacing of the ramp, and motorists are encouraged to follow posted detours.

  • Motorists can detour to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway/Treeline Avenue and then westbound on Daniels Parkway to I-75.

• During the week of Sunday, November 17 to Thursday, November 21 - Motorists should expect the northbound off-ramp to Terminal Access Road to be closed during the nighttime-overnight hours for the resurfacing of the ramp, and motorists are encouraged to follow posted detours.
  • Motorists can detour to Alico Road from northbound I-75 and then travel north until they reach Terminal Access Road.
  • Motorists can also detour to Daniels Parkway from northbound I-75 and then travel southbound on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway/Treeline Avenue until they reach Terminal Access Road.

• The current work schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

• Please note that any changes will be addressed in a media advisory.

SR 80 from Buckingham Road to Hendry County Line: Construction project: Crews will be milling and resurfacing 9.5 miles of roadway, shoulder widening, turnout construction, guardrail, drainage, signing and pavement markings and installing intelligent transportation systems

• Inside lane closures from just east of Joel Boulevard to Hendry County line in both eastbound and westbound directions.

• Turn-lane closures from east of Buckingham Road to west of River Hall Parkway

SR 70 From Highlands County Line to SW 21st Avenue: Construction project: Crews will be working on radial widening, drainage, signage, temporary barrier wall, traffic markings, guardrail, roadway milling and resurfacing. There will be lane closures during construction on SR 70.

• Motorists should expect intermittent daytime eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews work on milling and paving mainline and temporary widening.

   Anticipated completion is early 2025.

SR 70 from Peace River to Southeast Baker Street: Construction project: Crews will reconstruct approximately 3.4 miles of SR 70 within the City of Arcadia, add new drainage facilities, add new and relocate sanitary and watermain utilities, install new traffic signals, reconstruct sidewalks, and add street lighting in various locations. During construction there will be lane closure on SR 70. Temporary pedestrian pathways will be installed for pedestrians during construction while sidewalks are under construction and detours will be in place during construction, while crews work on side roads; please follow signage and use caution in these areas. 

•  Motorists should expect lane closures on westbound and eastbound SR 70 from Baker Street to the apex of east and westbound SR 70.
•  Robert Ave at eastbound SR 70 is closed. A detour is in place at Luther Avenue. Please follow detour signs and allow extra travel time.
•  Motorists should expect nighttime lane closures on SR 70 westbound of the Peace River and east of US 17, while crews work on utilities. 
•  New traffic pattern: Northbound US 17 traffic will merge into one lane at SR 70 westbound.  All truck traffic travelling westbound on SR 70 wanting to go northbound on US 17 will be detoured to US 17 southbound, then to SR 70 eastbound and then to US 17 northbound. 
• Starting September 13, 2024, the contractor will be performing a lane switch along westbound SR 70. This will move the active traffic east of US 17 to the north side of westbound SR 70.

Estimated completion is summer 2026.

SR 884 (Colonial Boulevard) and Fowler Street: Construction project: Crews are constructing turn lanes, drainage upgrades, signalization upgrades and milling and resurfacing at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Fowler Street.

• The right-turn lane on SR 884/Colonial Boulevard onto northbound Fowler Street is now open.
• The right turn lane from southbound Fowler to westbound Colonial is open. Follow posted signage… “No Turn On Red”
• Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews work on signalization and milling and paving of the intersection.
• The expected project completion is mid-late 2024.

Road Watch Update:

US 41 and Crystal Drive Intersection: Project consists of intersection improvements at US 41 and Crystal Drive.

Motorists should anticipate intermittent daytime right turn lane closures and intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the intersection of US 41 and Crystal Drive.

The lanes will be closed for concrete sidewalk demo and re-installation as well as signal work.

Motorists should use caution while crews work near the roadway.

Road Watch Update:

FDOT crews will be providing roadway median improvements from Cypress Lake Drive to Edinburgh Drive to enhance safety for drivers when traveling on SR 867.

• Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the duration of the project.
• Please proceed with caution as crews work on the roadway.

SR 758 Bee Ridge Road at the Legacy Trail: Construction project: Crews are constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County. Expected completion is winter 2025.

UPCOMING – DETOUR: a detour will be in place overnight starting November 19, Tuesday, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for installing beams and various overhead bridge activities. Nightly detours are expected for 2-3 days. Following this, additional overnight detours will be scheduled later on for the deck pour and to remove the overhang brackets.

•    Expected completion is winter 2025. 
 

Legacy Trail over Clark Road (SR 72) and Bee Ridge Road (SR 758) Construction Project: Crews have begun constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County. Expect noise from construction equipment, large trucks, and back-up alarms.  Occasional nighttime shoulder and/or lane closures during construction to install beams will also be needed. Expected completion is winter 2024/2025. 

• Occasional flagging operations will be needed. 
• Use caution in the area as large construction vehicles enter/ exit the roadway. 

I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): Construction project: Project will widen the I-75 from SR 64 to the Manatee River, reconfigure the I-75/US 301 interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration, construct new bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp, and US 301 improvements. This week, crews will work on I-75 widening, drainage and utility work on US 301, and pile driving and beam installing for the construction of the new bridges over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.

• Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
• Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
• Motorists should expect lane closures on US 301 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
• Motorists should expect lane closures on Tidewater Preserve Boulevard through the duration of bridge construction.
• Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and US 301 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 early 2025.