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U.S. 41 and 16th Avenue East and U.S. 41 and 61st Street East (Palm View Road) and U.S. 41 from North of State Road (S.R.) 55 (U.S. 19) to North of 69th Street East/73rd Street East (Erie Road). Construction Project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will construct median modifications to reduce conflict points and improve safety starting in early 2026 at the intersections of U.S. 41 and 16th Avenue East and U.S. 41 and 61st Street East (Palm View Road). The project improvements also include milling and resurfacing U.S. 41 from north of State Road (S.R.) 55 (U.S. 19) to north of 69th Street East/73rd Street East (Erie Road). Crews will apply new signing and pavement markings once the final paving has been completed. The project limits are approximately 2.6 miles.
- Motorists can expect overnight lane closures throughout the project limits.
- Estimated completion is mid-2026
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State Road 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard: Construction project: This project includes widening S.R. 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard from a two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane or six-lane divided roadway, depending on the location, construction of roundabouts on S.R. 70 at Uihlein Road, Del Webb Boulevard, and Bourneside Boulevard, intersection improvements at the existing signalized intersection of Greenbrook Boulevard and Lorraine Road, construction of four bridges over two Braden River crossing locations, new drainage system, construction of 10-foot shared use paths, street lighting, and landscaping, and installation of new fiber optic cable connecting the two signalized intersections to Manatee County’s regional Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS).
Notice: Please refrain from entering the work zone. New pavement has recently been installed that gives the impression of completed areas of work, but these areas are still active and use by non-project staff is a safety hazard as trucks, equipment, and work is ongoing. All new shared use path and roadways remain closed until further notice. The work zone is an active construction area. For the safety of all, please stay out of the work area.
This week’s work will consist of:
- Excavation of the pond on the north side of S.R. 70 west of Uihlein Road.
- Driving bridge piles for the westernmost westbound bridge.
- Begin demolition of the existing box culvert to prepare for a new westbound bridge, east of Uihlein Road.
- Grading stabilization between Bourneside Boulevard and Polo Run on the north side of S.R. 70.
- Installing drainage on the north side of State Road 70 between Uihlein Road and Bourneside Boulevard.
- Installing new signal hardware at the intersection of Post Blvd. and SR 70.
Please use caution and watch for trucks and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits. Work will take place Monday through Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be aware of workers and flaggers in the area. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area.