414506-8 SR 70 from Bourneside Boulevard to CR 675 (Waterbury Rd)

S.R. 70 from Bourneside Boulevard to Waterbury Road, Bradenton: Construction project: This project includes widening S.R. 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 five-foot paved shoulders on both sides of the roadway, street lighting throughout the project and landscaping inside the roundabouts.

Notice: Motorists should expect a temporary full closure of the intersection at C.R. 675 and S.R. 70 to through traffic as part of the ongoing S.R. 70 Improvement Project. Work under this closure will include the construction of the north side of the S.R. 70 roundabout at C.R. 675. The closure is scheduled to begin April 20 and will remain in place for approximately 45 days, through June 5.

During this time, only emergency vehicles will be permitted through the intersection. A detour will be in place. Motorists should use caution and follow posted detour signage.

This week’s work will consist of:

·         Grading and compacting base material for the shared use path on the north side of S.R. 70 between 197th Street and 213th Street.

·         Grading swale and future shared use path on the south side of S.R. 70 between Lindrick Lane and Bourneside Boulevard.

·         Removing existing utility conduit on the north side of S.R. 70 at C.R. 675.

·         Traffic will be shifted onto new asphalt on the south side of SR 70 to implement the new temporary traffic control pattern. Existing access will remain for all side streets and driveways. During the traffic switch, temporary pavement markers and MOT devices will be installed on existing SR 70 that will involve periodic short-term traffic stops and lane closures. The traffic control switch is scheduled for April 21st, weather dependent, during daytime hours.

C.R. 675 will be closed starting on April 20th for two months to construct the north side of the C.R. 675/Meadow Dove Lane roundabout. During the closure, no traffic will be permitted to enter or exit C.R. 675 via S.R. 70. A full detour will be in place, with message boards directing traffic along the detour route by way of 61st Street and Verna Bethany Road. The closure is expected to remain in effect until June 20th.

Please refrain from entering the work zone. New pavement has recently been installed that gives the impression of completed areas of work, but these areas are still active and use by non-project staff is a safety hazard as trucks, equipment, and work is ongoing. All new shared use paths and roadways remain closed until further notice. The work zone is an active construction area. For the safety of all, please stay out of the work area.

The estimated completion date for construction is Summer 2027.