I-75 at SR 951 (exit 101) Interchange Improvements: FDOT is reconstructing the I-75 southbound on- and off-ramp connections and the northbound on-ramp connection to the mainline lanes at SR 951 (exit 101). The northeast quadrant loop ramp will be connected to, and accessible only by, a direct flyover ramp from northbound Collier Boulevard starting south of the Davis Boulevard intersection. This single-lane flyover ramp will carry traffic over Beck Boulevard and a reconstructed I-75 southbound on-ramp. A single-lane flyover ramp extension will carry I-75 southbound traffic over Davis Boulevard to a new signalized intersection at Collier Boulevard and Business Circle North. This ramp will extend along the western side of Collier Boulevard.

·         Crews continue to build bridge structures for the new bridge over Beck Boulevard, east of Collier Boulevard. Motorists can expect daytime lane closures between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on northbound Collier Boulevard from just south of Beck Boulevard to just south of the southbound on-ramp at I-75.

·         Motorists should expect the outside right turn lane from southbound SR 951 to westbound SR 84/Davis Boulevard closed.  Drivers can continue to turn right from the remaining open turn lane.  This closure is needed for crews to begin work for the force main and bridge foundation installation and will remain in place through job completion.

·         Pedestrians should expect a sidewalk closure along SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) just west of SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) and along SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) between SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) and Business Circle North. Pedestrians may use SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) to Market Street to Business Circle South to access SR 951 (Collier Boulevard).

·         Motorists are advised that the SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) eastbound direct access ramp heading south to SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) is permanently closed. The eastbound to southbound right turn will be available at the intersection.

·         Motorists should expect reduced lane widths for southbound Collier Boulevard between Business Circle North and Business Circle South.

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. The expected completion date is spring 2026. For more information please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/425843-2.

Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge Permanent Repairs: Construction project:  As part of the Emergency Restoration of the Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge, crews will be working in the project boundaries along CR 78 Pine Island Road from west of Little Pine Island Bridge (Bridge No. 120111) to West of Shoreview Drive.

Phase 1 of construction on Little Pine Island Bridge has begun. The bridge is reduced to one-lane as part of the Phase 1 construction plan. The bridge will remain one-lane through the duration of Phase 1. Temporary signals are placed on both ends of the bridge and variable message signs are in place to alert drivers. 

The Little Pine Island bridge has been reduced to a single lane width of 12 feet through the duration of Phase 1.

Motorists can expect occasional lane closures on the causeway for delivery/removal of materials, transfer of equipment as crews perform work on the south side.

Motorists are reminded not to block driveways or entrances and to follow all posted signage throughout the construction zone.

Since the start of construction with the Little Pine Island Bridge, boaters are asked to be aware of construction equipment and erosion control measures that are in place.

Please be alerted to construction equipment in the construction zone. To maintain safety, motorists should find alternate parking areas.

Pedestrians and bicyclists are not permitted within the construction zone.

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway.

Noise from construction equipment in the area is to be expected.

Please be patient and plan for additional travel time as it may be slower than usual in the area.

Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration: Crews have moved traffic to the permanent lanes on the Sanibel Causeway. The causeway islands surrounding the temporary roadway are an active work zone and are currently closed for public access, including from the water. 

East of the Toll Plaza:

·         Motorists should expect temporary daytime lane closures on McGregor Boulevard, both eastbound and westbound from Shell Point Boulevard to Punta Rassa Road. These closures are necessary for crews to clear the median in preparation for the upcoming traffic shift scheduled for August. 

·         In early August, motorists should expect traffic to be REDUCED TO ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTON on McGregor Boulevard for approximately a ½ mile from Shell Point Boulevard to west of Port Comfort Road.  Traffic will shift to the north while crews work on the south side, and then to the south while they work on the north side while crews reconstruct an underground pipe crossing.

·         Motorists should expect one lane of eastbound travel to continue from the toll plaza to Shell Point Road on the south (beach) side of McGregor Boulevard.  The shoulder (south/beach side) remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS.  This closure is necessary for crews to excavate and install underground devices (marine mattresses) to reinforce the shoreline. This closure is expected to be in place through summer 2024.  The contractor may intermittently use this lane for materials delivery.

·         Motorists traveling westbound on McGregor Boulevard may experience short delays for FHP to stop vehicles to allow materials deliveries to access the staging area at Punta Rassa.

West of the Toll Plaza:

·         Protected beach-nesting birds are currently present on the Causeway islands. Motorists are encouraged to slow down and pay attention as birds may be flying close to the roadway.
 

·         Motorists should expect traffic to be intermittently stopped at the staging area entrance as equipment crosses the road with materials for work on the south side of McGregor Boulevard. 

·         Crews continue earthwork and debris removal along the causeway islands.  Please expect construction equipment periodically entering/leaving the travel lanes when necessary.  The contractor is limiting this interruption during peak hours. 

·         The westbound merge location is now west of the toll plaza.  Motorists are urged to use caution and obey the 20 MPH speed limit. Construction vehicles and equipment continue to enter/exit the staging area near this location. 

·         Crews continue work in the area of the off-island U-turn under Span A.

Many oversized vehicles are crossing the causeway to assist with recovery efforts on the island.  Please be patient as travel may be slower than usual. Bicyclists are encouraged to utilize another mode of transportation to travel the causeway and pedestrians are not permitted on the Sanibel Causeway.  MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED TO OBEY THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MPH THROUGHOUT THE WORK ZONE. 

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Embankment activities continue southbound roadway from West Villages Parkway to US 41. Drainage inspections, sod placement, and curb and gutter installations will also continue throughout the project. Signal, ITS, and lighting work is ongoing, and River Road pothole maintenance will continue as necessary on all current travel ways through the project. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations. Asphalt paving of the Venice Avenue, Center Road, and West Villages Parkway intersections is tentatively scheduled to continue starting Sunday night, August 4 through Friday, August 9, 2024.

US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews have begun a 7.6-mile improvements project consisting of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening in areas, base work, curb and gutter, sidewalk, guardrail, drainage improvements, bridge expansion joints, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement marking. 

• Motorists should expect shoulder closures including pedestrian access restrictions along the US 301 corridor northbound and southbound between 25th Court East and 9th Avenue East. Alternate pedestrian routes will be clearly posted. To maintain safety, pedestrians should follow the posted detour signage. 
• Motorists can expect right-turn lane closures at the intersections of US 301 and Tallevast Road to 9th Avenue East from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Motorists can expect nighttime shoulder and lane closures along US 301 for milling and resurfacing between 53rd Avenue East and 9th Avenue East. Please use caution and be aware of crews in the area.
•  Nighttime work will continue at the intersection of US 301 and 53rd Avenue East (SR 70) on Wednesday, July 31, through Thursday, August 1, starting at 10 p.m. Traffic will be directed by law enforcement as the new mast arms are installed. Hold times of 15 minutes are expected as the new structures are secured. All approaches to the intersection will be affected.
• The project’s expected completion is late 2024.

SR 72 Stickney Point Bridge: Bridge maintenance: Starting in June, crews will begin work on the bridge improvement project to extend the bridge's service life and operational reliability, while mitigating the effects of the harsh coastal environment, severe weather, and wear from the volume of vehicle and marine traffic. The project duration is expected to be 200 days.

UPDATED: No scheduled lane closures this week. Current activities are structural steel and mechanical equipment improvements.

• ·      Bridge openings for boat traffic will continue as usual. If a vessel requires both panels be raised to navigate through, a reservation is required.
• ·       Bicyclists and pedestrians will still have access to cross the bridge. 
• ·       At this time, there are no weekend lane closures expected.
• ·       Residents, businesses, marinas, and mariners should expect construction equipment, barges, and noise.
• ·       Residents near the bridge can expect noise from equipment. 

SR 72 Stickney Point Bridge: Bridge maintenance: Starting in June, crews will begin work on the bridge improvement project to extend the bridge's service life and operational reliability, while mitigating the effects of the harsh coastal environment, severe weather, and wear from the volume of vehicle and marine traffic. The project duration is expected to be 200 days.

• Bridge openings for boat traffic will continue as usual. If a vessel requires both panels be raised to navigate through, a reservation is required.

UPDATED:

Overnight lane closure Monday, July 22, from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.:

• Going on island, westbound on Stickney Point Bridge;
• Partial left turn lane closure at the median westbound Stickney Point Road prior to the intersection;
• Eastbound Stickney Point Road leaving the island.    
• Use the alternate north bridge or add additional travel time. 

Bicyclists and pedestrians will still have access to cross the bridge. 

At this time, there are no weekend lane closures expected.

Residents, businesses, marinas, and mariners should expect construction equipment, barges, and noise.

Residents near the bridge can expect noise from equipment. 

This week, crews will continue to excavate, final grade and sod the pond area on the southeast corner of Bourneside Boulevard and SR 70. Material will be hauled to the south side of SR 70 between Bourneside Boulevard and Lorraine Road and placed as roadway fill. Drainage work will continue on SR 70 between Bourneside Boulevard and Uihlein Road.

Work will continue with construction of two eastbound bridges, this will involve placing rebar and forming the bridge deck for future concrete and grading the river channel; this work will occur during daytime hours. The eastern most eastbound bridge will have the bridge deck concrete placed during a night operation. Night work will consist of a concrete bridge deck poured for the easternmost eastbound bridge. This work will occur on Thursday, August 1, 2024, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 a.m., weather permitting. All work will be off of the roadway, the traffic pattern is not expected to be impacted. Use caution when traveling through this area as trucks will be entering and exiting the work zone. Noise from trucks and equipment is expected.

All work will be off the roadway with no planned long-term lane closures. However, it is expected that eastbound traffic will be interrupted for short periods of time throughout the day with flaggers as the dump trucks cross from east to west at the bridge locations. Please use caution and watch for trucks and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits. Work will occur Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area.

SR 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard, Bradenton: Construction project: This project includes widening SR 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 SR 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).

This week, crews will continue excavating the Pond area on the southeast corner of Bourneside Boulevard and SR 70. Material will be hauled to the south side of SR 70 between Bourneside Boulevard and Lorraine Road and placed as roadway fill. Drainage work will continue on SR 70 between Bourneside Boulevard and Uihlein Road.

Work will continue with construction of two eastbound bridges, this will involve placing rebar and forming the bridge deck for future concrete and grading the river channel; this work will occur during daytime hours.

All work will be off the roadway with no planned long term lane closures. However, it is expected that eastbound traffic will be interrupted for short periods of time throughout the day with flaggers as the dump trucks cross from east to west at the bridge locations. Please use caution and watch for trucks and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits. Work will occur Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area.

US 41 from North of Port Commons from north of Port Commons to State College of Florida, Sarasota: Construction project: Project improvements include milling and resurfacing, guardrail, drainage improvements, signing and pavement markings, and signalization improvements. Expected completion is fall 2024.

Daytime Activities:
•    Median opening at De Leon Drive is closed for reconstruction work. Hoffman Street crossover will be removed and remain permanently closed.
•    Guardrail replacement.
•    Bus pad installation.

Daytime Lane Closures:
•    Daytime lane closures Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for asphalt paving activities.

Nighttime Activities:
•    Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., for asphalt paving activities.

Motorists should use caution when making U-turns and be aware of workers in the area.

US 41 from North of Port Commons from north of Port Commons to State College of Florida, Sarasota: Construction project: Project improvements include milling and resurfacing, guardrail, drainage improvements, signing and pavement markings, and signalization improvements. Expected completion is fall 2024.

Daytime Activities:
•    Median opening at De Leon Drive is closed for reconstruction work. Hoffman Street crossover will be removed and remain permanently closed.
•    Guardrail replacement.
•    Bus pad installation.

Daytime Lane Closures:
•    Daytime lane closures Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for asphalt paving activities.

Nighttime Activities:
•    Nighttime lane closures Sunday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., for asphalt paving activities.

Motorists should use caution when making U-turns and be aware of workers in the area.

SR 70 From East of US 441 to Northeast 17th Avenue: Construction project: Crews will be working on milling and resurfacing, base work, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, guardrails, traffic signals, signage, pavement markings, lighting and other incidental construction.

• Motorists should expect intermittent daytime lane closures to take place both eastbound and westbound on SR 70 between NE 17th Avenue and NE 4th Avenue for curb/sidewalk removal and pour back. Lane closures will take place in the outside travel lanes.
• Starting July 15 through August 30, 2024, motorists should expect intermittent daytime/nighttime lane closures to take place on the outside eastbound lane of SR 70 between SE 3rd Avenue and SE 6th Avenue for drainage work, curb/sidewalk removal and pour back.  Access will be maintained to all businesses along this section of roadway.
• Starting July 15 through August 30, 2024, motorists should expect intermittent daytime/nighttime lane closures to take place in the outside eastbound lane of SR 70 between NE 17th Avenue and SE 4th Avenue for drainage work, curb/sidewalk removal and pour back.  Access will be maintained to all businesses along this section of roadway.
•  Starting July 15 through August 30, 2024, motorists should expect intermittent nighttime lane closures between the hours of  8 p.m. to 6 a.m. in the outside eastbound lane of SR 70 between NE 17th Avenue and SE 4th Avenue. Crews will commence drainage work, curb/sidewalk removal and pour back.  Access will be maintained to all businesses along this section of roadway.

Please  use caution in the area and watch for crews in or near the roadway.

SR 64 from Main Street to Spruce Street:  Construction project: Crews will resurface SR 64 from Main Street to Spruce Street, improve drainage and cross slope correction, construct sidewalks on both sides of SR 64 in various locations, and install guardrail, signing, and pavement markings.  During construction motorists should expect the possibility of daytime and nighttime lane closures on SR 64 from Main Street to Spruce Street. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zone.

• Motorists can expect nighttime eastbound and westbound SR 64 lane closures/moving operations, from Main Street to US 17 on through July 2024.
• Anticipated completion is mid-2024.

SR 93 (I-75) From North of Golden Gate to Lee County Line: Construction Project: Milling and resurfacing of existing Northbound and Southbound travel lanes on I-75, from just north of Golden Gate Pkwy to the Collier/Lee County line (just South of Bonita Beach Road exit).

For the next few months, the contractor will be working nights milling and resurfacing the existing Northbound and Southbound lanes of SR 93 (I-75): Nightly Lane closures for the resurfacing work are scheduled to occur on Sunday nights through Thursday nights.

SR 93 (I-75) From South of Bonita Beach Rd to North of Alico:  Milling and resurfacing of existing lanes.

Nighttime milling and resurfacing operations are scheduled over the next several months, Sunday nights through Thursday nights starting Tuesday, July 9th.

Daytime activities will include installation of erosion control devices and conduit installation for lighting and I.T.S. items.

This work will be performed during the daytime from inside the Right of Way away from the travel lanes.

Construction project: Crews will be milling and resurfacing 9.5 miles of roadway, shoulder widening, turnout construction, guardrail, drainage, signing and pavement markings and installing intelligent transportation systems.

• Inside lane closure from just east of Joel Boulevard to Hendry County line in both eastbound and westbound directions.
• Inside lane closures from just east of Brown Road to just west of Broadway Street in the eastbound direction.
• Outside lane closures from just east of Brown Road to just west of Broadway Street, in the westbound and eastbound directions.
• Nighttime and daytime operations.

In an effort to finish the Caloosahatchee Bridge project a year ahead of schedule, the bridge will be completely closed after midnight the night of May 31 through August 11, 2024. After August 11, the bridge will reopen with nighttime bridge closures and daytime lane closures as needed.

During the closure, crews will complete the construction of the single median barrier, install new guardrail along the east side of the northbound lanes, and work on the sidewalk on the west side of the southbound lanes.  

Electronic message boards and directional signs will be used to make motorists aware of alternate routes that can be used. 

Please note that the work schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

The right-turn lane on SR 884/Colonial Boulevard onto northbound Fowler Street is now closed.

Please follow posted detours while traveling in the area.

The right turn lane from southbound Fowler to westbound Colonial is now open. Follow posted signage… “No Turn On Red”

Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews work on signalization and milling and paving of the intersection.

The expected project completion is mid-2024

Road Watch Update:

US 41 and Crystal Drive Intersection: Project consists of intersection improvements at US 41 and Crystal Drive.

Motorists should anticipate intermittent daytime right turn lane closures and intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the intersection of US 41 and Crystal Drive.

The lanes will be closed for concrete sidewalk demo and re-installation as well as signal work.

Motorists should use caution while crews work near the roadway.

US 41 from South of Hickory Drive to Emerson Square Boulevard: Construction project: Crews are resurfacing and widening the roadway along with reconstructing medians at Hickory Drive, San Carlos Boulevard, Shadow Creek Boulevard, and Harborage Drive.

• The project is in the final stages of acceptance and expected to be complete within the next two weeks.
• Daytime activities include finishing up signalization, sidewalk, sod and deficiency list items.
• Miscellaneous shoulder, turn lane and sidewalk detours will still be in use to accommodate construction, periodic nighttime closures will be utilized for overhead signal adjustments.

• TENTATIVE NIGHT WORK WITH LANE CLOSURES EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT TWO (2) WEEKS FOR THE CONTRACTOR MAKING FINAL ADJUSTMENTS ON OVERHEAD SIGNALS AT THE FOLLOWING INTERSECTIONS:
  • SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD
  • SANIBEL BOULEVARD
  • CONSTITUION BOULEVARD

Road Watch Update:

FDOT crews will be providing roadway median improvements from Cypress Lake Drive to Edinburgh Drive to enhance safety for drivers when traveling on SR 867.

Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the duration of the project.

Please proceed with caution as crews work on the roadway.

Legacy Trail over Clark Road (SR 72) and Bee Ridge Road (SR 758) Construction Project: Crews have begun constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County. Expect noise from construction equipment, large trucks, and back-up alarms.  Occasional nighttime shoulder and/or lane closures during construction to install beams will also be needed. Expected completion is winter 2024/2025. 

• Occasional flagging operations will be needed. 
• Use caution in the area as large construction vehicles enter/ exit the roadway. 

I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): Construction project: Project will widen the I-75 from SR 64 to the Manatee River, reconfigure the I-75/US 301 interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration, construct new bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp, and US 301 improvements. This week, crews will work on I-75 widening, drainage and utility work on US 301, and pile driving and beam installing for the construction of the new bridges over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.

• Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
• Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
• Motorists should expect lane closures on US 301 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
• Motorists should expect lane closures on Tidewater Preserve Boulevard through the duration of bridge construction.
• Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and US 301 through the duration of the construction.
• Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the interstate through the duration of the construction.

Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway.  Estimated completion is early 2025.