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.
• Motorists can expect nighttime shoulder and lane closures along US 301 for outside shoulder resurfacing between 9th Street West and 63rd Avenue East. 
• Motorists can expect nighttime lane closures throughout the project with daytime lane closures on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
• Motorists can expect additional roadwork at the rail crossing where US 301 and US 41 merge starting on Sunday, January 11, and continuing for approximately three weeks.
• The project’s expected completion is early 2025.

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.
• 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.

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 paving; drainage, utility, and median work on US 301; and, decking on the new bridges over the Manatee River.

• On Thursday, January 9 at 11 p.m., to Friday, January 10 at 5 a.m., crews will close the US 301 on-ramp to I-75 northbound. Motorists should follow the posted detours; or identify alternative routes.
• On Thursday, January 9 at 11 p.m., to Friday, January 10 at 5 a.m., crews will close the I-75 southbound off-ramp to US 301. Motorists should follow the posted detours; or identify alternative routes.
• 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 late 2025.