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Sarasota Officially Celebrates New Legacy Trail Overpasses

After more than a year and a half of anticipation, the Sarasota community celebrates the opening of the new Legacy Trail overpasses over State Road 72 / Clark Road and State Road 758 / Bee Ridge Road. Both are high-traffic, east and west roadways that provide access to one of the country's most popular beaches on Siesta Key. The impact on safety was immediate, removing conflict points between motorists and pedestrians and bicyclists. Local elected officials, Sarasota County Commissioners, Sarasota's Metropolitan Planning Organization Executive Director, Florida's Land Trust Director, and the President of the Friends of the Legacy Trail were onhand to help FDOT's Nicole Mills officially cut the ribbon. Sarasota County Sheriff's mounted patrol stood sentry, adding to the excitement of the day. More...

Supporting Our Communities

VIDEO: Community excitement was on display and spontaneous the minute construcion crews opened the bike and pedestrian bridge over State Road 72 / Clark Road. Crews diverted the Legacy Trail users to the new overpass so they could finish street level work. The construction project received engineering final acceptance in July 2025. A proud milestone for FDOT. More...

Reflecting on 2024: FDOT District One’s Year in Review

Join us as we look back on a year of accomplishments, challenges, and progress in FDOT District One. From responding to multiple hurricanes, advancing major infrastructure projects and strengthening community partnerships, 2024 was a year of resilience and achievement. More...

Bold Move Delivers A Year Ahead of Schedule

In 2025, the Florida Department of Transportation, District One, celebrated the transformative upgrades to the Caloosahatchee River Bridge in Fort Myers, constructing a new sidewalk between North Fort Myers and Downtown Fort Myers. Tragically, two pedestrian fatalities in 2023 underscored the urgent need for these enhancements. This bold project was expedited through a strategic decision to close the bridge for 10 weeks, reducing the timeline by an impressive one year and three months.

Award-Winning and Making A Difference in Our Communities

Protecting our breathtaking coastal environment, FDOT District One strategically placed nearly 1,000 Wave Attenuation Devices (WADs) along the south Skyway Fishing Pier Access Road (Manatee County). WADs are engineered to dissipate wave energy to reduce, eliminate, and/or reverse coastal erosion, like during 2024's three hurricanes. They are also stable and durable habitats that allow marine life to grow on the structure and eventually develop into natural barrier reef systems. The project took approximately three months and cost approximately $6.3 million. FDOT District One received the Outstanding Project Award at the 2024 American Council of Engineering Companies of Florida (ACEC Florida).

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