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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 been installed that may appear complete, but these areas remain active construction zones. Entry by non-project personnel is a safety hazard, as trucks, equipment and crews are still working in the area. All new shared-use paths and roadways remain closed until further notice. For everyone’s safety, please do not enter 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.
- Grading and removal of fill material along right of way on the south side of S.R. 70, between Lindrick Lane and Bourneside Boulevard.
- Driving bridge piles for the westernmost westbound bridge.
- Grading stabilization between Bourneside Boulevard and Polo Run on the north side of S.R. 70.
- Grading stabilization at Uihlein Road.
- Installing drainage on the north side of S.R. 70, between Uihlein Road and Bourneside Boulevard.
- Installing new signal poles at Post Boulevard /Greenbrook Boulevard This work will require lane closures; please follow flaggers and signage.
- Pulling conductor for new lighting between Post Boulevard. and Del Webb.
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.
Uihlein Road is closed for construction of the north portion of the Uihlein Road roundabout. During this time, no traffic will be permitted on Uihlein Road between S.R. 70 and Sapphire Point Drive in either direction. A complete detour is provided, with message boards directing traffic along the detour route.
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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.
- S.R. 55 (U.S. 301/U.S. 41) from 23rd Avenue W. to 39th Street E. - Daily sidewalk closures are scheduled for the next two weeks to accommodate directional bore work. Work will take place during daytime hours beginning Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, and will continue throughout the week. No lane closures are expected; however, pedestrian access will be temporarily detoured. Please follow the posted detour route.
- Northbound U.S. 41 – The outside lane just north of 22nd Street E. through 23rd Street E. will be closed. Crews will set a barrier wall for an extended closure from 8 p.m. Sunday, November 9, through midnight Tuesday, November 18. Motorists should watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway and expect delays. Please follow the posted detour to access 23rd Street.
- Southbound U.S. 41 – The left-turn lane to 23rd Street will be closed from 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, through midnight Tuesday, November 18. Motorists should follow the posted detour to access 23rd Street.
- S.R. 55 (U.S. 41) – An extended closure for through traffic will be in effect from 8 p.m. Sunday, November 9, through midnight Tuesday, November 18. Motorists should follow the posted detour to access S.R. 55. (U.S. 41).
- 10th Street On-Ramp to Southbound S.R. 55 (U.S. 41) – Nightly Lane closures are scheduled from 8 p.m. Monday, November 17, through 6 a.m. Friday, November 21. Work will take place overnight during these hours.
The estimated completion date for construction is Spring 2027.