For the safety of the traveling motorists and the construction crews, the bridge will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30. These nighttime closures are necessary for crews to perform bridge work associated with the pedestrian improvements.

As part of the Phase I construction plan, the bridge will be reduced to one lane in both northbound and southbound directions for crews to complete this phase of the project. Phase I construction activities are expected to be completed in December 2024.

Electronic message boards will be used to make motorists aware of lane closures and alternate routes that can be used. 

Please note that the work schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

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.

Daytime Activities:

• Install barrier walls for upcoming lane shifts and close median openings for roadway crossover reconstruction.
• Median openings at Myakka Drive, Riverwalk Drive, Boardwalk, Ortega Place, De Miranda Avenue, Eager Street and Hoffman Street will be closed for reconstruction work. Hoffman Street crossover will be removed and remain permanently closed.
• Motorists will be able to turn right only onto US 41 at these locations.
• Build concrete curb between Tuscola Boulevard and Espanola Drive.
• Curb removal and turn lane reconstruction between Tuscola Boulevard and Ortiz Boulevard.

Daytime Lane Closures:

• Daytime lane closures Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Northbound inside lane closures between Tuscola Boulevard and Ortiz Boulevard.

Nighttime Activities:

• Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Northbound inside lane closures between Tuscola Boulevard and Ortiz Boulevard.

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

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.

Daytime Activities:

• Install barrier walls for upcoming lane shifts and close median openings for roadway crossover reconstruction.
• Median openings at Myakka Drive, Riverwalk Drive, Boardwalk, Ortega Place, De Miranda Avenue, Eager Street and Hoffman Street will be closed for reconstruction work.
• Hoffman Street crossover will be removed and remain permanently closed.
• Motorists will be able to turn right only onto US 41 at these locations.
• Daytime lane closures Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nighttime Activities:

• Curb removal and turn lane reconstruction between Tuscola Boulevard and Ortiz Boulevard.
• Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Motorists can expect final pond grading near Venice Avenue and just north of Rambler’s Rest RV Park on the northbound roadway. Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from US 41 to Stoney Creek Boulevard. Drainage structures, pipe, curb and gutter, and gravity wall installations will also continue throughout the project. Signal, ITS, and lighting work is also on-going throughout the project. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations.

Road Watch Update:

US 41 and Crystal Drive Intersection:

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

Motorists should anticipate intermittent daytime right turn lane closures at the right turn lane at Crystal Drive headed northbound from Sunday, April 28 through Sunday, May 5.

The lanes will be closed for concrete sidewalk demo and re-installation as well as equipment/material staging during directional drilling operations.

Motorists should use caution while crews work near the roadway.

Road Watch Update:

US 41 from South of Hickory Drive to Emerson Square Boulevard: Construction project: Crews are resurfacing and widening the roadway along with reconstructing medians at Hickory Drive, San Carlos Boulevard, Shadow Creek Boulevard, and Harborage Drive.

Motorists should expect nighttime/overnight lane closures from Sunday, April 14 through Thursday, April 18, 2024.

The median opening on US 41 at Emerson Square Boulevard is closed for construction. 

The median opening on US 41 at San Carlos Boulevard is closed for construction.

The median opening on US 41 at Harborage Drive/Babcock Road is closed for construction.

The median opening on US 41 at Shadow Creek Boulevard is closed for construction.

Daytime activities will include signalization work at San Carlos Boulevard and miscellaneous shoulder closures for turn lane widening and driveway reconstruction throughout the project limits.