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445059-1 SR 777 River Road from US 41 to I-75
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
About
Regarding SR 777 (River Road) from Center Road to south of I-75: FDOT determined that widening SR 777 from two lanes to six lanes from Center Road to south of I-75 will meet travel demand and enhance safety along this section. To re-design this section of SR 777, federal and state regulations require a PD&E Reevaluation be completed to determine if any additional environmental impacts would result from the additional travel lanes. This Reevaluation will evaluate and document any changes in impacts to affected resources (Socioeconomic, Cultural, Natural, and Physical), as well as any new impacts to resources. Proposed improvements include widening from two lanes to six lanes, a shared use path on both sides of SR 777, two wildlife crossings, lighting, signalization, and stormwater management facilities. More information on the reevaluation and public hearing held on November 21, 2024 can be found here.
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is conducting a Design-Build project to widen River Road from north of US 41 to south of I-75. The project limits fall within Sarasota County. The project length is approximately 5.06 miles. A Project Development & Environmental (PD&E) Study examined environmental impacts and opportunities for mitigation. That PD&E project is complete. This construction project will widen the roadway from two lanes to six lanes between US 41 and Center Road, and from two lanes to four lanes between Center Road and I-75. Work will include: drainage and safety improvements including shared use paths, raised medians, wildlife crossings, signing and pavement markings, lighting, signalization, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) features will also be part of the project.
Project Schedule
PD&E Study and Roadway Design: Mid-2021 to Early 2022
Public Meeting: Early 2022
Construction: Early 2022 to Late 2026
Public Involvement
The Florida Department of Transportation District One held a public meeting on January 27, 2022 to share information about a design-build project to widen River Road (State Road (SR) 777) from north of US 41 to south of I-75 in Sarasota County.
Contact Information
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Communications Office
FDOT-D1Comm@dot.state.fl.us
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Nancy Morgan
RiverRdinfo@qcausa.com
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Road base installation continues on the southbound roadway from south of West Villages Parkway to US 41. Road base installation, drainage installations, and curb placement continue on the future northbound roadway from the Bridge Church entrance to Aucilla Drive. Sod installation, signal, ITS, and lighting work is ongoing. Base and curb installation will continue on Center Road within the project limits. Daytime asphalt paving operations will occur Monday, May 12 through Friday May 16 at various locations throughout the jobsite. Motorists can expect intermittent flagging operations during the day on Center Road approaching River Road, and River Road just north of US 41. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations. Pothole maintenance will continue as necessary on all current travel ways through the project.
TRAFFIC PATTERN SHIFT:
- NEW Traffic Pattern: Starting on Thursday, May 22, all traffic on SR 777 (River Road) will be switched to the new southbound alignment temporarily, from just south of Aucilla Drive to just north of US-41. Following the shift, all motorists will use the future southbound River Road lanes from Venice Avenue to just north of US 41. Please watch for signs directing traffic and use caution when exiting neighborhoods onto River Road. Motorists are encouraged to slow down while traveling through the work zone. The new work zone created by the shift will become the future northbound alignment.
