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.

CONTACT

Nancy Morgan

Community Outreach

Florida Department of Transportation

Sarasota | Manatee Operations Center

Cell or Text: 941-720-6335

nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us