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I-75 at S.R. 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 S.R. 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.
During the nighttime/overnight hours of 11 p.m. on Monday, August 31 through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1, crews will be pouring bridge deck on northbound I-75 over S.R. 951/Collier Boulevard.
During this time, motorists traveling northbound on I-75 from Alligator Alley must exit at C.R. 951/Collier Boulevard (exit 101) to re-enter northbound I-75 (at the same interchange) to continue northbound on I-75.
Motorists traveling southbound on C.R. 951/Collier Boulevard, under I-75, must enter I-75 northbound before the overpass, travel I-75 northbound to exit at Golden Gate Parkway (exit 105) to re-enter southbound I-75 to exit at C.R. 951/Collier Boulevard (exit 101) and continue south on C.R. 951/Collier Boulevard.
Motorists should expect nighttime lane closures on both I-75 northbound and I-75 southbound over S.R. 951/Collier Boulevard to move barrier wall and work on widening the northbound I-75 bridge over S.R. 951/Collier Boulevard.
The new southbound I-75 on ramp is open. Motorists traveling southbound on CR 951/Collier Boulevard to southbound I-75 will now keep right to use the new loop ramp to access southbound I-75. A left turn is no longer accessible. Motorists traveling northbound on CR 951/Collier Boulevard will continue to stay right to use the ramp to reach southbound I-75.
Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures for southbound and northbound C.R. 951/Collier Boulevard during nighttime/overnight hours for crews to install temporary barrier wall, move equipment, deliver materials, and construct the overhead bridge work.
Motorists should expect the outside right turn lane from southbound S.R. 951 to westbound S.R. 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 bridge foundation installation and will remain in place through job completion.
Pedestrians should expect a sidewalk closure along S.R. 84 (Davis Boulevard) just west of S.R. 951 (Collier Boulevard) and along S.R. 951 (Collier Boulevard) between S.R. 84 (Davis Boulevard) and Business Circle North. Pedestrians may use S.R. 84 (Davis Boulevard) to Market Street to Business Circle South to access S.R. 951 (Collier Boulevard).
Motorists are advised that the S.R. 84 (Davis Boulevard) eastbound direct access ramp heading south to S.R. 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 end of 2026. For more information please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/425843-2.
View project: State Road (SR) 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard Widening Project
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S.R. 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard: Construction project: This project includes widening S.R. 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 S.R. 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).
Recently, bicyclists and pedestrians have been observed entering the work zone and using shared-use paths within the project limits. Although these areas may appear finished, construction activities are still ongoing. These areas are not open to the public and may contain open excavations, fresh asphalt, or uncured concrete, posing significant safety hazards to anyone not affiliated with the project. These roadways and shared-use paths within the work zone are clearly marked as closed with signage. Additionally, vehicles have been observed driving through closed side streets while workers are present, creating a serious risk of injury or accident.
This week’s work will consist of:
· Reconstruction of S.R. 70 at Garnet Trail, including paving and pavement markings.
· Construction of curb pad and curb along S.R. 70 between Lorraine Road and Garnet Trail.
· Excavation of the pond on the north side of S.R. 70, west of Uihlein Road.
· Grading of the approach slabs for the easternmost S.R. 70 westbound bridge.
· Placement of concrete sidewalk and curb ramps at the intersection of Garnett Trail and S.R. 70.
· Installation of waterline and drainage pipe on the north side of S.R. 70 between Lorraine Road and Post Boulevard.
· Construction of concrete drainage flumes east of Bourneside Blvd.
· Installation of light poles and lighting conduit on the north side of S.R. 70.
· Grading, stabilization, and placement of base material for the future westbound S.R. 70 roadway between Uihlein Road and Garnet Trail..
Garnet Trail at S.R. 70 is closed for four weeks, weather permitting, while crews construct the roadway connection and side street. A detour is in place, directing traffic to Garnet Trail via Post Boulevard. Garnet Trail is scheduled to reopen September 4, weather permitting.
The estimated completion date for construction is summer 2027.
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S.R. 70 from Bourneside Boulevard to Waterbury Road, Bradenton: Construction project: This project includes widening S.R. 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 five-foot paved shoulders on both sides of the roadway, street lighting throughout the project and landscaping inside the roundabouts.
This week’s work will consist of:
· Grading the swale and future shared-use path on the south side of S.R. 70 between Lindrick Lane and Bourneside Boulevard.
· Grading the swale and installing sod at C.R. 675 and S.R. 70.
· Grading roadway base material for the future roundabout at Lindrick Lane and S.R. 70.
· Maintaining temporary drainage on the north side of S.R. 70, east of 225th Street.
· Installing pull boxes and other components of proposed street lighting from 197th Street to 225th Street.
Lindrick Lane at S.R. 70 is closed for approximately two months while crews construct the south side of the Lindrick Lane roundabout. During the closure, motorists will not be permitted to enter or exit Lindrick Lane via S.R. 70. A full detour is in place, directing traffic via 213th Street. Message boards will be posted to assist motorists. Lindrick Lane is scheduled to reopen in September, weather permitting.
The estimated completion date for construction is summer 2027.