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).

In observance of the holiday season, no work will occur on Monday, 12/23/24 through Wednesday, 1/1/25. Project personnel will be periodically monitoring the project for adjustments to maintenance of traffic devices. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area.

On Thursday, 1/2/25 through Saturday, 1/4/25 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., 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. All work will occur during daytime hours and 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 equipment 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.

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 mid-February 2025.

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 installing perimeter erosion control devices throughout the project and grade the future swale on the south side of SR 70 between 197th Street on Monday, December 23 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In observance of the holiday season, no work will occur on Tuesday, 12/24/24 through Wednesday, 1/1/25. Project personnel will be periodically monitoring the project for adjustments to maintenance of traffic devices.

On Thursday, 1/2/25 through Saturday, 1/4/25 the contractor will be installing perimeter erosion control devices throughout the project and grade the future swale on the south side of SR 70 between 197th. Work will occur Thursday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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.

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.

In observance of the holiday season, construction activities are suspended Saturday, 12/21/24 through Sunday, 1/5/25. Crews will resume normal operations starting Monday, 1/6/25.

Sunday, December 22nd to Saturday, December 28th:

Nighttime full bridge closure will occur on Sunday night, December 22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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. 

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

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. Expect limited work activities over the holidays. No new lane closures are scheduled. 

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

East of the Toll Plaza: 

• The contractor is scheduled to open two, westbound lanes on McGregor Boulevard on Friday, December 20.  The reconstruction of the underground pipe crossing is complete.  Paving of this area is scheduled to occur this week.  Currently 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.  

• Motorists should continue to expect the outside eastbound travel lane of McGregor Boulevard to remain closed from the toll plaza to approximately ¾ miles east.  The shoulder on McGregor Boulevard remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS.  Crews are scheduled to pave this area this week.  The contractor is scheduled to stabilize the shoulder in early 2025.    

• Outside of the holidays, motorists can continue to expect temporary daytime flagging 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: 

• Expect limited work activities over the holidays. No lane closures are scheduled.  

• Crews will begin removing barrier wall along the causeway islands in preparation for final asphalt. THE CAUSEWAY ISLANDS PARK REMAINS CLOSED TO PUBLIC ACCESS.  

• 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. 

• 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.   

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 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.

I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road (Exit 205): Construction project: Project improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lane on I-75 northbound from SR 72 to Bee Ridge Road, widen I-75 southbound from Proctor Road to SR 72, and improvements on Clark Road. This week, crews will work on paving.

• Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
• Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
• Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 72 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
• Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and SR 72 through the duration of the construction.
• Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the interstate through the duration of the construction.

Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway. Estimated completion is December 2024.

SR 70 from East of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to West of Lorraine Road: Construction project: Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and flagging operations from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. as crews begin milling and resurfacing. Motorists should use caution in the area and consider alternate routes or add additional overnight travel time.

• Motorists can expect lane closures on the eastbound lane of SR 70, January 5 through January 7, 2025.
• Motorists can expect lane closures on the westbound lanes of SR 70, January 8 -9, 2025.

The estimated completion date is mid-2025.

US 98 (SR 700) from NW 80th Avenue to NW 160th Street: Construction Project: Crews will be working on a construction project along US 98 (SR 700) between NW 80th Avenue and approximately half a mile north of NW 160th Street. The project includes milling, paving, sodding, and striping to improve road quality and safety in the area. Daytime lane closures will occur, and traffic may be reduced to one lane at a time. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.

• Crews will begin paving operations starting December 9, 2024. Paving crews and equipment will be on-site daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please follow posted signs, be aware of possible delays, allow for additional travel time, or consider alternate routes. Flaggers will be present to guide traffic safely through the work zone.
• Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews complete the paving and associated construction tasks.

Anticipated completion is early 2025.

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.

SR 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.

• BRIDGE DIVERSION SCHEDULED TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY THIS WEEK- The westbound lanes will be closed, and traffic will be diverted to the eastbound lanes, with one lane traveling in each direction.
• On Monday and Tuesday there will be tentative multiple bridge openings from 7 p.m. until midnight for functional additional testing. The bridge horn must sound per saftey regulations as the bridge is opened and closed.
• On Monday and Friday, there will be single-lane closures.
• No work is scheduled from December 23, 2024, through January 3, 2025.
• The following week, January 7-9, motorists can expect a traffic diversion.

The completion of this project is expected to be mid-February 2025.

S 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 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 run through December.
  • December 8th – 12: Western Side 43rd – 15th Eastbound
• Consider alternate routes.

US 98 (SR 15/US441/Parrott Avenue) from SW 3rd Street to SW 5th Street Crews are scheduled to begin work on SR 15 / US 441 at SW 4th Street on December 2, 2024. SW 4th Street will also be closed during construction activities.

• Crews will work nightshift saw cutting across the roadway, followed by the closure of the southbound outside lane of SR 15 / US 441 between SW 2nd Street and SW 5th Street. Motorists should use caution in the area and remain alert for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

Expected completion is Approximately 17 days

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

• In the project limits, SR 64 becomes a single lane in each direction.
• ROAD CLOSURE: Please use caution as construction has shifted to Phase III, moving to the 145th Street East side of the road.  The closure of the entrance to 145th Street East was slated to encompass several months, but it was fast-tracked, with the expected closure to end between December 23, 2024 and January 6, 2025. The 145th Street access to SR 64 will reopen as soon as it is possible. ln the interim, please use the Rye Road access to the Mill Creek subdivision. Wait times to make a left turn on Rye Road from the community are running approximately one to three minutes for one to four cars.  FDOT will continue to monitor traffic flow.
• DETOURS are available via Waterline Service Road or Upper Manatee River Road. Lorraine Road is open for right turns only onto Lorraine Road or alternately onto SR 64.
• The traffic signal at Lorraine Road will remain deactivated.

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

• Intermittent lane closures may occur outside the restricted areas of the signalized intersections on State Road 25 (US 27).
• Crews will begin nightly lane closures on the northbound and southbound inside lanes of US 27 at the intersection of Dal Hall Boulevard and Tower Street starting December 4, 2024. Lane closures will take place between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
• Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

Anticipated completion mid-2026. 

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.

As the project approaches completion there may be daytime lane closures for any final paving and signal work in the area. Please add additional travel time.

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

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from West Villages Parkway to US 41. Drainage installations, sod placement, and curb and gutter installations will 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.

This project is estimated to start in early 2025.

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. No current lane closures. Expected completion is winter 2025.

This project is estimated to start construction in Early 2025.

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. 

• Motorists can expect nighttime shoulder and lane closures along US 301 for shoulder construction at the intersections between 25th Court East and 53rd Avenue East. Please use caution and be aware of crews in the area.
• Motorists can expect nighttime shoulder and lane closures along US 301 for outside shoulder resurfacing between 9th Street West and 63rd Avenue East.
• Motorists should expect shoulder closures on US 301 between 9th Street West and 13th Street West for guardrail replacement Sunday night through Friday afternoon.
•  Motorists can expect 15-minute hold times at the intersection of US 301 and 15th Street West on Thursday, December 19, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. This will allow crews to install a mast arm pole at this location.

The project’s 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 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.