State Road 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 5-foot paved shoulders on both sides of the roadway, street lighting throughout the project and landscaping inside the roundabouts.

In observance of the Christmas holiday, construction activities are suspended 12/24/25 through 12/28/25.

This week’s work will consist of:

• The contractor will provide maintenance for the project and secure the project site before the holidays.
• Excavation of the pond on the north side of S.R. 70 west of Uihlein Road.
• Continuing eastbound construction with stabilized subgrade and base work between Panther Ridge Trail and east of Meadow Dove Lane on the south side of S.R. 70.
• Relocating utilities on the north side of S.R. 70.

Notice: 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 path 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.