The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin milling and resurfacing US 41 from west of Lychee Road to south of East Bay Street in Sarasota County mid-fall 2025. In addition to resurfacing, crews will perform shoulder treatment and apply new signing and pavement markings. The project limits for this section cover approximately 3.1 miles with an estimated cost of $5.4 million.

This project is one of three projects bundled under a single contract. The contract begins in late August with individual project schedules varying. FDOT will provide weekly RoadWatch Updates on each project.

Project improvements:

• Milling and resurfacing
•  Signage and pavement markings
•  Shoulder treatments
•  Installation of vehicle detection systems

Project schedule:

• Construction is expected to begin mid-fall 2025; estimated completion late-2026
• Motorists can expect temporary nighttime lane closures
• Be aware of workers in the area during daytime hours