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447871-1 Fruitville Road (SR 780) at Beneva Road
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin an intersection improvement project that includes milling and resurfacing, pavement reconstruction, driveway and turn lane improvements,
sidewalks and curb, drainage modifications, signing and pavement markings, lighting and signalization on a .15-mile stretch of Fruitville Road/S.R. 780 at Beneva Road starting in early 2026. This project includes the addition of a bus pad on eastbound Fruitville Road. The estimated project cost is $2.9 million. Temporary lane closures and traffic pattern changes will be in place during construction.
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Nancy Morgan
Community Outreach
Florida Department of Transportation
Sarasota | Manatee Operations Center
Cell or Text: 941-720-6335
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RoadWatch
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Fruitville Road (SR 780) at Beneva Road: Construction/safety project: Crews are working on milling and resurfacing, widening, pavement reconstruction, driveway and turn lane improvements, sidewalks and curb, drainage modifications, signing and pavement markings and signalization on a .15-mile stretch of Fruitville Road, including the intersection at Beneva Road and Fruitville Road.
- Motorists can expect a temporary outside right lane closure on eastbound Fruitville Road (S.R. 780) from just before the intersection at Beneva Road and continuing through project completion.
- Starting on Monday evening, April 27, and continuing each night through Thursday, April 30, motorists can expect intermittent single-lane closures overnight at the intersection of Fruitville Road and Beneva Road. Off-duty law enforcement will be present to assist with traffic management throughout the operation. Please be aware of workers, equipment and lane closures during the overnight hours. Travelers may want to plan for additional travel time through the intersection or use an alternate route.
- Pedestrians can expect detours throughout the project and are encouraged to use caution.
- Please be aware there may be areas of uneven pavement while the project is underway.
- Project completion is anticipated for mid-2026, weather permitting.