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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).
In observance of the Christmas holiday, construction activities are suspended 12/24/25 through 1/5/26.
This week’s work will consist of:
- The contractor will provide maintenance for the project and secure the project site before the holidays.
- Excavation of the pond on the north side of S.R. 70 west of Uihlein Road.
- Driving bridge piles for the easternmost 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.
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.
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 Tuesday, 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.
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State Road 55 (U.S. 19) and State Road 684; from 23rd Avenue W. to 39th Street E., from Terra Ceia Road to I-275 and at Royal Palm Drive, Manatee: Construction project: These projects include making improvements along State Road 55 (U.S. 19) from 23rd Avenue W. to 39th Street E., SR 55 (U.S. 19) from Terra Ceia Road to I-275 (Northbound Ramp) and along State Road 684 at Royal Palm Drive in Manatee County. Improvements will involve milling and resurfacing State Road 55 from 23rd Avenue W. to 39th Street E., implementing safety improvements, guardrail replacements, sidewalk repair, lighting updates, pedestrian signal replacements, and median modifications.
In observance of the Christmas holiday, construction activities are suspended 12/24/25 through 1/5/26. The contractor will provide maintenance for the project and secure the project site before the holidays.
The estimated completion date for construction is Spring 2027.