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440448-1 Legacy Trail over Clark Road (SR 72) and Bee Ridge Road (SR 758)
Project Details
About
The Florida Department of Transportation will be constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County. The trail is within the right of way limits of abandoned CSX railroad tracks and the proposed bridges will span over Clark Road (SR 72) and Bee Ridge Road (SR 758). Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall ramps will also be constructed on both approaches to each bridge along with minor roadway and trail modifications to accommodate the new bridges.
FAQs
Improvements
- Construction of two pedestrian bridges on the Legacy Trail
- New signalization at both intersections will provide safer crossing
- MSE retaining wall ramps will also be constructed for stability and aesthetics
Schedule
- Construction is anticipated to start fall of 2023
- Expect noise from construction equipment, large trucks, and back-up alarms
- Expect occasional nighttime shoulder and/or lane closures during construction to
- install beams
- Expected completion is winter 2024/2025
- Estimated cost: $13.2 million
Contact Information
| Communications Team |
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Barbara Catlin
941-302-5048
barbara.catlin@dot.state.fl.us
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| For Media Inquiries Only |
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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SR 758 Bee Ridge Road at the Legacy Trail: Construction project: Crews are constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County.
• Currently, motorists can expect temporary lane closures for materials delivery. Expected time is 30 – 60 minutes for unloading each truck.
• Occasional daytime flagging operations will be needed. Use caution in the area as large construction vehicles enter/ exit the roadway.
• CONTINUED: Overnight detours on Bee Ridge at the Legacy Trail intersection are expected throughout October. Crews will be installing beams and various overhead bridge activities. The detour is expected to start at 8 p.m. and go to 6 a.m.
• Expect noise from construction equipment, large trucks, and back-up alarms.
• Expected completion is winter 2024/2025.
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Legacy Trail over Clark Road (SR 72) and Bee Ridge Road (SR 758) Construction Project: Crews have begun constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County. Expect noise from construction equipment, large trucks, and back-up alarms. Occasional nighttime shoulder and/or lane closures during construction to install beams will also be needed. Expected completion is winter 2024/2025.
- Occasional flagging operations will be needed.
- Use caution in the area as large construction vehicles enter/ exit the roadway.
