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.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, construction activities are suspended Thursday, 11/28/24 through Sunday, 12/1/24. Crews will resume normal operations starting 12/2/24.

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

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.

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 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.

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.