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448390-1 US 41 (SR 45) from 63rd Avenue to 53rd Avenue
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin a safety improvement project in early 2026 along approximately 1.27 miles of roadway on U.S. 41 (State Road 45) from 63rd Avenue to 53rd Avenue in Manatee County. Improvements will include seven mid-block crosswalks with pedestrian beacons, signing and pavement markings, raised medians, curb and gutter, new ramps, sidewalk, signalization, lighting, intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and milling and resurfacing where the new pavement markings will be installed. The estimated project cost is $4.6 million dollars
Public Involvement
CONTACT
Nancy Morgan
Community Outreach
Florida Department of Transportation
Sarasota | Manatee Operations Center
Cell or Text: 941-720-6335
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Nancy Morgan
941-720-6335
Nancy.morgan@dot.state.fl.us
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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U.S. 41 (SR 45) from 63rd Avenue to 53rd Avenue: Construction project: Crews have begun a safety project on U.S. 41 from 63rd Avenue to 53rd Avenue. The project limits cover approximately 1.27 miles. Crews will install curb and gutter, sidewalk, signalization, lighting, pedestrian beacons at seven new mid-block crosswalks, vehicle detection systems and apply new signing and pavement markings.
- Through March, motorists can expect temporary southbound and northbound inside and outside lane closures on U.S. 41 throughout the project limits.
- Pedestrians can expect detours throughout the project and are encouraged to follow the detour signage and use caution.
- Please use caution while traveling through an active construction zone and watch for workers in and around the project limits.
- Estimated project completion is late 2026.