Upcoming Lane Closures:

Starting April 7, 2025, Saw Palmetto Parkway eastbound lanes will be temporarily closed from Babcock Ranch Road/SR 31 to Amethyst Boulevard at the entrance to TerraWalk. Eastbound lane closures are anticipated to last until April 20, 2025. The westbound lanes will be utilized to maintain both directions of travel while the eastbound lanes are closed. 

Starting April 21, 2025, Saw Palmetto Parkway's westbound lanes will be temporarily closed from Amethyst Boulevard at the entrance to TerraWalk to Babcock Ranch Road/SR 31. Westbound lane closures are anticipated to last until May 4, 2025. The eastbound lanes will be utilized to maintain both directions of travel while the westbound lanes are closed. 

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 Del Webb Boulevard. Short term lane closures will be used for the tie-in locations to existing SR 70. Light pole bases and underground conduit will be installed east of Uihlein Road. Bourneside Boulevard continues to be closed, with reconstruction of the roadway with lighting and drainage improvements. Drainage work will continue on SR 70 between Greenbrook Boulevard and Lorraine Road.

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.

Bourneside Boulevard is closed to construct the south portion of the Bourneside Boulevard roundabout. During this time, no traffic will be permitted on Bourneside Boulevard between The Masters Avenue and SR 70 in either direction while the existing roadway will be under construction. Motorists should use caution in the area and follow the provided detour route provided by way of The Masters Avenue to Lorraine Road. The closure will be in place until April 2025.

Greenbrook Boulevard is expected to be closed in May 2025 to construct the south portion of the Greenbrook Boulevard intersection. During this time no traffic will be permitted on Greenbrook Boulevard between SR 70 and Skip Jack Loop in either direction. The north side of Greenbrook Boulevard and SR 70 will remain open. A complete detour and message boards will be provided in advance of the closure being implemented.

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 rough grading for the future shared use path and roadway on the south side of SR 70 between 197th Street and 225th Street. Box culvert construction will continue on the south side of SR 70 across from the future pond and east of 225th Street with daily concrete placements. Drainage work will continue between 213th Street and CR 675 installing underground storm drainage pipe on the south side of SR 70.

This work will be off the roadway along the project limits. However, it is expected that traffic will be interrupted for short periods of time throughout the day with flaggers as trucks cross SR 70 for hauling of roadway fill material. Please use caution and watch for trucks and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits. Work will occur Sunday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 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, on the north side of SR 70 between 197th Street and 213th Street. This burning has been coordinated with local Florida Forest Service and will only occur during allowed daytime.

In the upcoming months, Lindrick Lane, 213th Street, Pather Ridge Trail, and Meadow Dove Lane will be closed at SR 70 to construct the south portions of each intersection’s roundabout. The north side of these intersections will not be impacted. These closures are tentatively planned to begin in late Spring and will occur one at a time with no concurrent closures. Detours and message boards will be provided, and advanced notice with specific closure dates will be provided once available.

Week of Sunday, March 23 through Saturday, March 29:

East Lowell Street at SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) will be closed nightly between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., Monday night, March 24 through Monday night, March 31. The road closure is necessary as crews install pipe beneath the roadway. Northbound motorists on Lakeland Hills Boulevard wanting to turn right onto East Lowell Street will be detoured at Lakehurst Street to Gilmore Avenue to East Lowell Street. 

Motorists on East Lowell Street headed to Lakeland Hills Boulevard will be detoured one block using Gilmore Avenue to Lakehurst Street.

Week of Sunday, March 23 through Saturday, March 29:

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

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. 

• Overnight on Thursday, March 20, motorists should expect INTERMITTENT FULL CLOSURES of CR 951/Collier Boulevard during the nighttime/overnight hours of 8 p.m. through 5:30 a.m. for the contractor to move equipment across the roadway.  Motorists traveling northbound should follow the detour signs to follow Business Circle South, to Market Street, to SR 84/Davis Boulevard to travel the area during the closure. Motorists traveling southbound should follow the detour signs to follow SR 84/Davis Boulevard to Market Street, to Business Circle South. 

• OVERNIGHT BECK BOULEVARD DETOUR SCHEDULED 3/23 – 4/4:   

• During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Sunday March 23 through Friday, April 4, Beck Boulevard is scheduled to be temporarily closed at Collier Boulevard (SR/CR 951).  This closure is necessary for crews to begin bridge work on the east side of the intersection.   

• To accommodate access during these closures, a temporary roadway connection has been constructed just north of Beck Boulevard at Tollhouse Drive. There will be no direct southbound or westbound traffic through the intersection during these closures. 

• Motorists traveling westbound on Beck Boulevard will turn north on Tollgate Boulevard to west on Tollhouse Drive to travel north on Collier Boulevard. 

• To access Beck Boulevard from Collier Boulevard northbound motorists must turn right on the temporary Tollhouse Drive extension to south on Tollgate Boulevard. 

• Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures for southbound and northbound CR 951/Collier Boulevard during nighttime/overnight hours for crews to move equipment and deliver materials. 

• Motorists should expect both northbound and southbound CR 951/Collier Boulevard travel lanes to shift from Business Circle South to I-75 to create work zones for crews to construct the elevated roadway. 

• 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 summer 2026. For more information please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/425843-2. 

Week of Sunday, March 23 to Saturday, March 29:

This week crews will continue earthwork and placing bridge deck. Countyline Road remains closed at the Peace River. 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.

Sunday, March 23rd to Saturday, March 29th:

Lane Closure: Nighttime lane closures are scheduled from Sunday night, March 23 through Thursday night, March 27 starting as early as 7 p.m. while crews peform paving operations throughout the project limits. Flaggers will be onsite as needed to maintain both directions of travel. 

Traffic Shift: Beginning Sunday night, March 23 at 7 p.m. crews will implement a temporary traffic pattern shift at the base of Matanzas Pass. The temporary traffic pattern will remain until paving operations are complete.

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.

I-75 at Pine Ridge Road (exit 107) Interchange Improvements: FDOT is reconstructing the I-75 at Pine Ridge Road interchange. The interchange improvements include reconstruction of the Pine Ridge Road Interchange converting to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) design, reconstruction of the interchange on and off ramps, construction of pedestrian and bicycle accommodations through the interchange, installation of new signals at the ramps, and resurfacing of Pine Ridge Road through the project area. 

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

• Motorists should expect nighttime/overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Pine Ridge Road for crews to work in the median.  

• Crews will be working on clearing and grubbing and installing erosion control throughout the project area.  

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. The expected completion date is mid-2027. For more information please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/445296-1.  

Week of Sunday, March 23 through Saturday, March 29:

This week crews will work on punch list items. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures and daytime shoulder closures. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Week of Sunday, March 23 through Saturday, March 29:

Crews will be taking delivery of materials, working on drainage, completing the new bridge finishing, and demolishing the old bridge. Expect intermittent lane closures throughout the project from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday, March 24, through Friday, March 28, 2025. Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop.

Week of Sunday, March 23 through Saturday, March 29:

The new pedestrian signal is scheduled to be activated in the early morning hours of Monday, March 24, 2025. Motorists should be prepared to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk. Information on how to use the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons is included under project videos.  

Watch for daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures for signal and lighting work.

Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop.

Week of Sunday, March 23 to Saturday, March 29:

This week the contractor will continue drainage work and utility relocations during the day and will possibly begin paving at night. Watch for daytime and/or nighttime/overnight lane closures with flaggers directing traffic. Use caution and be prepared to stop.

Week of Sunday, March 23 through Saturday, March 29:

This week crews will work on the driveway in front of Fantasy of Flight during the day and pave at night. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures with flaggers directing traffic. Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop.

Week of Sunday, March 23 through Saturday, March 30:

• The right-turn slip lane from Pyramid Parkway onto northbound US 98 will remain closed while crews make drainage improvements and reconstruct the turn lane. During the closure, motorists will still be able to turn right, left or continue straight from Pyramid Parkway.
• Motorists can expect nighttime/overnight lane closures starting on Sunday, March 23 through Thursday night, March 27 as pipe crews make drainage repairs, and seal and line the pipes. Use caution and be prepared to merge.
• Crews continue working behind the barrier wall installing storm pipe and curbing between Griffin Road and Pyramid Parkway during the day. Use caution and watch for workers moving in and out of the work zone.

Week of Sunday, March 23 through Saturday, March 29:

The contractor will be working off the roadway with no planned lane closures. Use caution and watch for workers close to the road.

Week of Sunday, March 23 to Saturday, March 29:

Watch for nighttime/overnight lane closures both east and westbound, Sunday, March 23 through Friday, March 29. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

The estimated start of this project is April 2025

The estimated start of this project is April 2025

Week of Sunday, March 23 to Saturday, March 29, 2025:

A new stop sign will be placed at the intersection of Lily Avenue and North 12th Street/Lee Jackson Highway making the intersection a four-way stop with Lily Avenue, North 12th Street, East Stuart Avenue and Lee Jackson Highway on Monday, March 24, 2025. Motorists heading east over the bridge on Lily Avenue must stop at the new stop sign before proceeding. Use extreme caution while all motorists get used to the new traffic pattern.

This week crews will install new drainage and sidewalk. Expect lane closures with flaggers directing traffic. Use caution and be prepared to stop.

Week of Sunday, March 23 through Saturday, March 29:

CSX is scheduled to close the railroad crossing just east of US 27 for a week, Monday, March 24 through Saturday, March 29 to make repairs to the railroad tracks. Motorists should follow the posted detour.

Week of Sunday, March 23 through Saturday, March 29:

This week crews will resume paving from North Van Fleet Drive to C Wilson Ranch Road during the day from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28. Expect daytime lane closures and be prepared to merge.

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. 

West of the Toll Plaza: 

• During the nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. motorists should expect one lane of travel with a flagging operation for crews to work on bridge approaches and painting the concrete traffic railings approaching all bridge sites. 

• Motorists should expect lanes to shift through the toll plaza as work activities require.   

• Motorists should expect intermittent flagging during daytime hours throughout the causeway for various work activities.  The contractor is working to keep vehicles moving and has shifted work activities based on heavy traffic. 

• Lee County continues work to prepare the recreational areas of the Causeway for future reopening to the public.  THE CAUSEWAY ISLANDS PARK REMAINS CLOSED TO PUBLIC ACCESS AT THIS TIME. 
   

• Motorists are urged to use caution and obey the 20 MPH speed limit. Construction vehicles and equipment continue to enter/exit the travel lanes throughout the project. 

• Crews continue work on the off-island U-turn under Span A.  

East of the Toll Plaza: 

• Motorists should expect a daytime eastbound and westbound lane closure (eastbound after peak morning travel) between Port Comfort Road and Punta Rassa Road for crews to install sod.  

• The shoulder on McGregor Boulevard remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS from the toll plaza to approximately ¾ miles east.  Work in this area is expected to be complete later this month. 

• Motorists can continue to expect intermittent daytime flagging on McGregor Boulevard, both eastbound and westbound from Shell Point Boulevard to Punta Rassa Road for crews to move equipment and materials. 

• Work by others:  Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation continues work on the north side of McGregor Boulevard for mangrove restoration.  For more information visit:  www.sccf.org. 

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.   

Week of Sunday, March 23 to Saturday, March 29:

Crews will continue milling and resurfacing Mondays through Fridays starting at 7 a.m. and may continue resurfacing until dark. Expect daytime lane closures and be prepared to merge or stop.

Road Watch Update:

Upcoming concrete operations are scheduled on Monday, March 24 starting at approximately 12 a.m. Crews will be on-site pouring 250 yards of concrete for the deck slab. There may be some noise an additional lighting required for crews to safely and effectively complete the work. The concrete pour will take approximately five hours to complete.

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 twelve feet through the duration of Phase 1. 

• 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. 

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 early 2025.

This week, crews will work on placement of permanent pavement markings and miscellaneous construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should expect nighttime lane closures from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should use caution when making U-turns and be aware of workers in the area. Please use caution and watch for workers and flaggers, and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits.

SR 66 from West of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line: Construction Project: Crews will begin work on SR 66 from West of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line. Improvements include resurfacing, pavement markings, and safety enhancements.

Expect lane closure and flagging operations on westbound and eastbound State Route 66 between Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. from January to March 2025. Multiple closures may occur on opposite ends of the projects during the same day.

Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

Completion is expected in mid-2025.

SR 72 Stickney Point Bridge: Bridge Maintenance: This bridge is currently undergoing an improvement project that 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.

Bridge diversions

• Nighttime bridge diversions are scheduled Monday-Thursday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. throughout March.

Bridge openings

• Bridge openings during the week for functional testing are continuing and are anticipated to occur along with the evening bridge diversions. The functional testing includes opening the bridge and sounding the alarm briefly. (The bridge alarm cannot be disabled for safety reasons.)
• Bridge openings for functional testing will continue Saturdays and Sundays during early morning hours, with a brief sounding of the alarm. (The bridge alarm cannot be disabled for safety reasons.)
• Normal bridge openings for marine boat traffic will continue. These can occur every 30 minutes on request.
• Noise from overnight construction and bridge openings is to be expected.
•  Completion is expected in late March 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, continuing around the clock until March 31, 2025, for road reconstruction.

Estimated completion is mid of 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, continuing around the clock until March 16, 2025, for road reconstruction.

Estimated completion is mid-2025.

State Road 25 (US 27) from South of Horn Road to South of Shoreline Drive: Construction project: Crews have started to mill, resurface, and widen the roadway. The project includes enhancing drainage, installing and upgrading guardrails, and updating signage. 

• Starting March 18, 2025, flagging operations will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. for asphalt paving on SR 700. Motorists should expect delays, use caution, and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

 Estimated completion is expected in late 2025.

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from south of West Villages Parkway to US 41. Drainage installations and curb placement continue on the future northbound roadway from the Bridge Church entrance to Aucilla Drive. Sod installation, signal, ITS, and lighting work is ongoing. Paving operations will begin on West Villages Parkway within the project limits. Motorists can expect single lane closures during the day on West Villages Parkway approaching River Road. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations. Pothole maintenance will continue as necessary on all current travel ways through the project.

SR 31 at CR 74 (Bermont Road) Roundabout Construction: Construction project: During construction, motorists should expect intermittent daytime and nighttime–overnight lane closures.

• Motorists should expect to see crews performing work during the daytime hours, beginning Monday, March 24, through Thursday, March 27, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Crews will be placing permanent drainage and performing general earthwork.
• Motorists should expect to see crews performing work during the daytime hours on Friday, March 28, beginning 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. Crews will be placing permanent drainage and performing general earthwork.
• Motorists should expect to see lane closures on SR 31 and CR 74 during the nighttime/overnight hours Tuesday night, March 25 and Wednesday night March 26, between the hours of 6 p.m. through 5 a.m. There will be one lane closed in each direction Crews will be installing the last section of barrier wall.

SR 31 at CR 74 (Bermont Road) Roundabout Construction: Construction project: During construction, motorists should expect intermittent daytime and nighttime–overnight lane closures.

• Motorists should expect to see crews performing work during the daytime hours, beginning Monday, March 17, through Thursday, March 20, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Crews will be placing permanent drainage and performing general earthwork.
• Motorists should expect to see crews performing work during the daytime hours on Friday, March 21, beginning 7 a.m. through 3 p.m. Crews will be placing permanent drainage and performing general earthwork.
• Motorists should expect to see crews performing work during the nighttime/overnight hours, beginning, Sunday night March 16 through Tuesday, March 18, between the hours of 6 p.m. through 5 a.m. Crews will be working on the temporary concrete barrier pinning.

I-75 From South of Bonita Beach Road to North of Alico: Construction Project: Nighttime Lane closure operations will Continue Sunday Nights through Thursday Nights for resurfacing operations, roadway widening, and guardrail reconstruction.

• Beginning Sunday night, March 30, motorists should expect to see milling and resurfacing of the mainline friction course. This will continue over the next several months from the Lee/Collier County Line to the Corkscrew Road exit.
• Nighttime lane closures are scheduled to continue Sunday nights through Thursday nights next week
  • Motorists should expect the southbound On-ramp to I-75 from Alico Road and the southbound I-75 outside lane to be under shoulder and partial lane closure.
  • There is no detour anticipated at this time.
• Daytime activities will include installation of sign bases and conduit installation for I.T.S. items.
• New guardrail installation in the medians and overpasses.
  • 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.
• 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 684 (Cortez Road) from 26th Street to 14th Street West (449980-1-52-01): Landscaping project: Motorists can expect periodic temporary lane closures for landscaping maintenance for the next few weeks. No nighttime lane closures, or night work anticipated. 

State Road 25 (US 27) from South of Horn Road to South of Shoreline Drive: Construction project: Crews have begun milling, resurfacing, and widening the roadway. The project includes enhancing drainage, installing, and upgrading guardrails, and adding concrete pavement markings and signage.

•  Intermittent outside lane closures on northbound and southbound US 27 north of SR 70 for road widening from 7 a.m. to 7 p
• Intermittent single-lane closures on northbound and southbound US 27 south of SR 70 for milling and resurfacing, operating 24 hours a day.
• Motorists should expect daytime and nighttime lane closures on the northbound and southbound outside lanes of US 27, as well as construction activity at the intersection of SR 70.
• Motorists should use caution, follow posted signs, and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone. Estimated completion is expected in early 2026.

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 mid-2025.

SR 70 from East of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to West of Lorraine Road: Construction project: Crews are  milling and resurfacing SR 70 from east of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to west of Lorriane Road. Motorists should use caution in the area and consider alternate routes or add additional overnight travel time.

• Motorists can expect double lane closures and flagging operations from 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. starting in April, or when temperatures permit paving to continue.
• The estimated completion date is mid-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 throughout the project.
• Motorists should expect intermittent closures of side streets along east and westbound SR 70 to facilitate utility and drainage installations throughout the project. Please follow detour signs and allow extra travel time.
• New Traffic Pattern: Eastbound SR 70 traffic has been moved to the south side of the roadway.
• New Traffic Pattern: Westbound SR 70 traffic has been moved to the north side of the roadway, except between northbound US 17 and Manatee Ave.
• Please use caution and remain alert for traffic signs, detours, equipment, and workers in the construction zone.

Estimated completion is summer 2026.

US 41 (Tamiami Trail) from William Street to Peace River Bridge: Construction Project: The contractor continues work on the proposed roundabout location while traffic is shifted.

• Motorists should expect daytime and nighttime lane closures on US 41 northbound from William Street to Taylor Street.
• Motorists should expect a daytime and nighttime lane closure on US 41 southbound from West Virginia Avenue to William Street.
• Motorists should expect a road closure from Carmelita Street onto US 41 northbound.
• Phase 3B/4 Detour - Cross Street will be closed for the duration of Phase 3B/4 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.
• Northbound US 41 (Tamiami Trail) in the vicinity of the Roundabout has been reduced to one lane to allow traffic to traverse the area safely until the roundabout construction is complete.

SR 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78 (Bayshore Road): Construction Project:

• Motorists should expect full-time lane closures on the middle double left turn lane on SR 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78.
• Motorists should expect the inside lanes to be closed on both northbound and southbound SR 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78.
• Motorists can expect nighttime/overnight right lane closures on SR 739 southbound from approximately Pine Island Road to Pondella Road. Work will occur between the hours of 7 p.m. through 7 a.m. Crews will be performing water main relocations.
  • These closures are estimated to last approximately one month.
  • The construction schedule may change due to weather or other unexpected conditions
  • Motorists should use caution as crews work on and near the roadway.
•  Motorists should continue to expect the northbound SR 739 right turn-lane to eastbound SR 78 to be temporarily shifted beginning 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025. During this temporary turn-lane shift, drivers can still access eastbound SR 78 via the eastbound right turn-lane but should expect to share the turn-lane with a work zone.
  • Motorists should expect this temporary eastbound turn-lane shift to last an estimated two weeks. The construction schedule may change due to weather or other unexpected conditions.
  • Please use caution in the area, as crews will be working on and near the roadway.

For real-time traffic updates, visit FL511.com.

Please note that the construction schedule may change due to weather or other unexpected conditions.

SR 865 (San Carlos Boulevard) from Linda Loma Drive to Kelly Road: Construction Project: The purpose of this project is to provide improvements along SR 865 with the intent of enhancing safety along the corridor.

• Motorists should expect several left and right turn lanes to be closed along the project limits.
• During construction, motorists should expect daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures.

• Motorists should expect a traffic shift on SR 865 northbound between Linda Loma Drive and Kelly Road for crews to facilitate concrete placement.

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

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

US 41 Business (9th Street West) from 6th Avenue to Manatee Avenue; Construction project: The improvements consist of milling and resurfacing, drainage upgrades, modified left turn lanes, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement markings. Single-lane closures will occur throughout the project through completion.

• Please be alert for intermittent lane closures overnight as the contractor performs drainage improvements, signal, lighting, and resurfacing operations.
• Project completion is expected mid-2025.

CR 664 from East of Pool Road to North of Palm Drive: Construction Project: Crews have begun work on CR 664 from east of Pool Road to North Palm Drive to remove and replace Bridge No. 060034 over Little Payne Creek.

• Expect a full road closure on CR 664 between East of Pool Road and North Palm Drive starting in January 2025, lasting approximately 250 days.
• A detour route is in place to guide motorists safely around the construction zone. Access will be maintained for local traffic only

           Completion is expected in late 2025

State Road 25 (US 27) from Shoreline Drive to Davis and Gaines Road and State Road 25 (US 27) from North of Tower Street to South of Tower Street: Construction project: Crews began work on November 20, 2024, to reconstruct rigid pavement on State Road 25 (US 27) from north of Tower Street to south of Tower Street. Additionally, milling and resurfacing were completed on US 27 from Shoreline Drive to Davis and Gaines Road.

•  Crews will switch traffic to the northbound side of the intersection for Phase Two. Motorists should expect daytime and nighttime lane closures on both northbound and southbound lanes of US 27 within the project limits.
• Intermittent northbound outside lane closures from Shoreline Drive to Anderson Street for right-turn lane and shoulder widening and southbound inside lane closures for median curb installation.
• Intermittent southbound inside lane closures for median curb installation.
• Periodic northbound lane closures from Shoreline Drive to Anderson Street for right-turn lane and shoulder widening.
• Periodic southbound inside lane closures for median curb installation.
• Expect temporary nighttime and daytime driveway closures at Wawa and Mobil through March 2025.
• Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.
• Anticipated completion is late 2026.

SR 64 from 10th Street East to Braden River: Construction project: Crews are working on milling and resurfacing, adding drainage improvements, replacing guardrails, new pedestrian signals, temporary and permanent electrical improvements, pavement reconstruction, sidewalks and curb and ramp reconstruction, signing and pavement markings, signalization, and lighting.

• Pedestrians can expect detours throughout the project and are encouraged to use caution.
• Motorists can expect lane closures overnight, starting after 7:30 p.m. for milling and resurfacing.
• Project completion is anticipated mid-2025, weather permitting.

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.

• Beginning Monday, March 10, westbound SR 66 will be closed from Merle Langford Road to US 17, with traffic detoured via Steve Roberts Special and SR 64. Eastbound SR 66 will remain open.
• Motorists should expect longer delays in the queues and may want to consider using alternate routes.

Completion is expected in early 2026.

State Road 25 (US 27) from Shoreline Drive to Davis and Gaines Road and State Road 25 (US 27) from North of Tower Street to South of Tower Street: Construction project: Crews are reconstructing rigid pavement on State Road 25 (US 27) from north of Tower Street to south of Tower Street. Additionally, milling and resurfacing work is ongoing on US 27 from Shoreline Drive to Davis and Gaines Road.

• Crews will switch traffic to the northbound side of the intersection for Phase Two. Motorists should expect daytime and nighttime lane closures on both northbound and southbound lanes of US 27 within the project limits.

Intermittent lane closures will occur throughout the project, including:

• Northbound outside lane closures from Shoreline Drive to Anderson Street for right-turn lane and shoulder widening.
• Southbound inside lane closures for median curb installation.
• Northbound lane closures from Crestmore Drive to Vision Street for right-turn lane and shoulder widening

Temporary nighttime and daytime driveway closures at Wawa and Mobil will continue through May 2025. The Marathon gas station’s south driveway near Crestmore Drive will be closed, but the northern driveway will remain open.

• Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

        Anticipated completion is late 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, signing, and pavement marking. 

• Starting Sunday, March 23, through Thursday, March 27, motorists can expect intermittent nighttime lane closures at all intersections within the project limits as crews as adjust the signals to their final configuration.
• Motorists can expect daytime shoulder closures along US 301 for shoulder construction at the intersections between 25th Court East and 53rd Avenue East.
• Motorists can expect daytime outside shoulder closures for signal and lighting work between 25th Court East and 53rd Avenue East.
• The project’s expected completion is early 2025.

SR 64 at Lorraine Road South and 145th Street North: Construction: Crews have begun work on the conversion of the traffic signal to a free-flowing roundabout.

• Lane closures on westbound and eastbound SR 64 will remain in place during construction, with one lane open in each direction.

• Westbound SR 64 traffic lane shift to the north side of SR 64 (far right lane) continues through the duration of the project.

• Existing right turns, onto and from, SR 64 will remain.
   
• The traffic signal at Lorraine Road will remain deactivated.

SR 62 from East of SR 37 to the Hardee County Line: Construction project: Crews will begin working on a 3.8-mile improvement project consisting of milling and resurfacing and pavement markings.

• Motorists can expect single-lane closures during the day throughout construction.
• Motorists can expect construction equipment and workers to be present during constriction.
• Estimated completion is mid-2025.

SR 64 from 43rd Street West to 15th Street East and from 10th Street West to 10th Street East: Construction project: Construction is near completion for the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton.

• Overnight paving: will continue as needed.
• Construction is near completion so single lane closures are possible as they work punch list items.

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. During construction, motorists should expect intermittent daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures.

• Motorists should expect the eastbound and westbound lane closures between Brown Road to west of Broadway Street.

• Temporary closure of Cristobal Drive has been placed into effect.

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 Parkway to the Collier/Lee County line (just south of Bonita Beach Road exit). Nightly lane closures for work are scheduled to occur on Sunday nights through Thursday nights.

• Over the next two weeks, beginning, Sunday, March 23, motorists can expect temporary lane closures on an as-needed basis to perform inspections and maintenance of the Traffic Monitoring Stations.
• Please note that any specific changes will be addressed in a media advisory and the work schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

SR 64 from East of Manatee River to Bill Parrish Road: Construction: Crews are making drainage improvements and replacing ditch pavement, shoulder gutter, guardrail, along with signing and pavement markings. Please be alert for lane closures and/ or flagging operations.

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.

• There will be a permanent merge lane closure at 12th Street turning right onto US 301 south.
• Turn lanes for the median crossover at 21st Street are closed until construction is completed both northbound and southbound.
•  Motorists can expect lane closures from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Sunday-Thursday.
• Travel times will be monitored. Motorists may wish to add additional travel time or choose an alternate route.
• The intersection improvement project will go through late spring 2025.

SR 78 (Pine Island Road) from west of Chiquita Boulevard to west of Santa Barbara Boulevard: Construction Project: During construction, motorists should expect daytime and nighttime work with intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures.

• During the week of Sunday, March 23, through Saturday, March 29, motorists should expect closures on several left turn lanes throughout the project limits while crews begin paving during the nighttime/overnight hours.
  • This will include the following intersections: Chiquita Boulevard, Skyline Boulevard, Nicholas Parkway, and Hancock Bridge Parkway.
• Motorists traveling eastbound on Pine Island Road will not be able to access the left (northbound) turn lane onto Southwest 10th Place. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route.
  • Motorists traveling eastbound SR 78 attempting to access Southwest 10th Place are encouraged to continue eastbound until they reach Nicholas Parkway and U-turn at the intersection. They can then continue westbound until they reach Southwest 10th Place.
• Motorists traveling westbound on Pine Island Road will not be able to access the left (southbound) turn lane onto Skyline Boulevard. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route.
  • Motorists traveling westbound SR 78 attempting to access Skyline Boulevard are encouraged to continue westbound until they reach Chiquita Boulevard and U-turn at the intersection. They can then continue eastbound until they reach Skyline Boulevard.
• The current work schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

SR 72 Clark Road and the Legacy Trail: Construction Project: Crews are constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County.

• On the evening of April 3, there will be east and westbound lane closures on Clark Road beginning at 7 p.m. and lasting until 6 a.m. the next morning. The detour is necessary so that crews can install concrete prestressed beams.
• Additional lane closures and detours will be implemented in April/May to conduct overhead bridge work and for the removal of the Legacy Trail crosswalk at Clark Road (once the bridge is open for pedestrian and cyclist traffic).
•  Project completion is expected in June 2025.

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.

• Through the month of April, there will be overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. through 6 a.m. The detours are necessary so crews can conduct overhead bridge construction operations and remove the existing roadway cross walk once the bridge is open.
• Final project completion is in June 2025.

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, detention ponds excavation, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement markings.

• Crews will be performing roadway widening including clearing & grubbing, excavations, and embankment construction on westbound and eastbound of the roadway. Crews will be performing pile driving on the west bound of the roadway.

• Motorists should anticipate lane closures with flagging operations on State Road 82

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

• Motorists should use caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway throughout the duration of the project.

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

SR 35 (US 17) from Tamiami Trail (US 41) to Bermont Road: Construction project: The contractor works on the shared-used pathway. The contractor has suspended paving operations until further notice and will continue to maintain the project until paving operations resume.

• Motorists should expect daytime shoulder closures on eastbound and westbound SR 35 (US 17) after 9 a.m.
• Motorists should expect an ongoing right lane closure from Maralympia to Elliot Street on Westbound SR 35 (US 17).