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 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.

This week, crews will work on asphalt paving, bus pad installation and miscellaneous construction activities. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nighttime lane closures Sunday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Please use caution and watch for workers and flaggers, and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits.

Motorists should use caution when making U-turns and be aware of workers in the area.

Sunday, November 17th to Saturday, November 23rd:

Nighttime southbound bridge closures will begin Tuesday night, November 19 and continue through Friday night, November 22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Southbound Loop Ramp: As of November 11, the southbound loop ramp is open for motorists.

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.

US 41 (Tamiami Trail) from William Street to Peace River Bridge: Construction Project:

The contractor is removing asphalt roadway, curbs, and sidewalks to begin drainage installation at the proposed roundabout location. Work will also begin excavating along the northbound right shoulder before placing temporary asphalt for a future traffic shift.

• Motorists should expect daytime lane closures on US 41 northbound from William Street to Carmalita Street.
• Motorists should expect a daytime lane closure on US 41 southbound from West Virginia Avenue to William Street.
• Motorists should expect a lane closure from Carmelita Street onto US 41 northbound.

Phase 2 Detour - Cross Street will be closed for the duration of Phase Two construction. Motorists attempting to access Carmalita Street from Cross Street will have to use the posted detour. They will turn left on West Charlotte Avenue, then right on Taylor Street, and continue until they reach Carmalita Street.

Phase 2 Traffic Shift – Traffic is shifted near the proposed roundabout along US 41 northbound

Phase 3A Traffic Shift - The contractor plans to switch to Phase 3A before Thanksgiving. This will restrict Traffic on US-41 Northbound to one lane from William Street approaching the proposed roundabout.

SR 35 (U.S. 17) from Tamiami Trail (US 41) to Bermont Road: Construction project:

The contractor continues milling and paving operations between Nesbit Street and I-75.

• Motorists should expect daytime shoulder closures on eastbound and westbound SR 35 (US 17)
• Motorists should expect nighttime-overnight lane closures on eastbound and westbound SR 35 (US 17) between the hours of 7 PM to 7 AM.

Road Watch Update:

US 41 and Crystal Drive Intersection: Project consists of intersection improvements at US 41 and Crystal Drive.

Motorists should anticipate intermittent daytime right turn lane closures and intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the intersection of US 41 and Crystal Drive.

The lanes will be closed for concrete sidewalk demo and re-installation as well as signal work.

Motorists should use caution while crews work near the roadway.