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.

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 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 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 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.  All work will occur during daytime hours. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area and watch for trucks and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits.

The Del Webb Boulevard connection at SR 70 is expected to be reopened on Wednesday, 11/27/24. This week until reopening, crews will finish up work by installing final curb, sidewalk, signs, and temporary pavement markings. 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.

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.

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.

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 CR 675 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. 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 cleared areas, between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street E. on the south 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.

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.

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

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.