Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

This week crews will be placing substructure elements and continue driving piles for the new bridge. Motorists should follow the posted detours.

• Eastbound: Head north or south on US 17 to Hardee Street and east on Hardee Street to Lake Branch Road. Head southeast on Lake Branch Road to Platt Road and head north back to County Line Road.
• Westbound: Head east or west on County Line Road to Platt Road. Head south on Platt Road to Lake Branch Road and head west to Hardee Street. Turn left (west) on Hardee Street to US 17. Turn right (north) on US 17 back to County Line Road.

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews resume paving the final layer of asphalt provided temperatures are warm enough. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

Crews will be taking delivery of materials, working on drainage, the new roadway alignment, and finishing work on the concrete barrier wall. Expect intermittent lane closures throughout the project from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday, January 13, through Friday, January 17, 2025. Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop.

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

This week the contractor will work on signal items at night with intermittent lane closures. Also watch for daytime shoulder closures as crews install signal conduit. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews continue paving Sunday through Thursday nights. Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop.

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

This week the contractor will continue drainage work off the roadway with no planned lane closures.

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

This week crews will work on drilled shafts for the new signals at night/overnight and install bases during the day. Watch for sidewalk closures near the bridge above I4. Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop.

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

US 92 (East Memorial Boulevard) has been reduced to one lane westbound from Combee Road to North Eastside Drive through March 2025 to make drainage improvements and reconstruct the westbound lane. During the closure and work behind the barrier wall, motorists will not be able to enter or exit Taco Bell directly off of Memorial Boulevard. Patrons should enter off Nort Eastside Drive. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

The US 17 northbound and southbound lanes have been restriped to include a single left turn lane and two dedicated through lanes in each direction.

Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews install pavement markings at night, and shoulder closures during the day. Use caution and be prepared to merge or stop and watch for workers close to the road.

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

This week workers will continue installing drainage along the east side of Lakeland Hills Boulevard. 

• Traffic remains in one lane in each direction but is now shifted to the west side of Lakeland Hills Boulevard so crews can begin underground drainage and utility work under the existing northbound lanes. The lanes will remain in this configuration for several months.
• Traffic will remain in one lane in each direction for most of the duration of construction.
• The speed limit has been reduced to 35 mph during construction
• Use caution, be prepared to merge and plan for delays

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

Watch for daytime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic as crews work on shoulder reconstruction and ditch pavement. Use caution and be prepared to stop.

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

Crews will continue milling and paving from East Van Fleet Drive to C. Wilson Ranch Road. Expect daytime eastbound and westbound lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, January 13 to Friday, January 17. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

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 work to spread, mix, and grade the roadway subgrade and base material from Uihlein Road to the eastern limits of the project. Bourneside Boulevard continues to be closed, with reconstruction of the roadway with lighting and drainage improvements. Drainage work will continue on SR 70 between Greenbrook Boulevard and Lorraine Road. New waterline pipe will be installed at Arbor Green Trail, heading East.

Work will continue with construction of two eastbound bridges with removal of concrete forms. 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 equipment 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.

Bourneside Boulevard is closed to construct the south portion of the Bourneside Boulevard roundabout. During this time, no traffic will be permitted on Bourneside Boulevard between The Masters Avenue and SR 70 in either direction while the existing roadway will be under construction. Motorists should use caution in the area and follow the provided detour route provided by way of The Masters Avenue to Lorraine Road. The closure will be in place until mid-February 2025.

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January 18, 2025:

Crews continue working behind the barrier between Griffin Road and Pyramid Parkway during the day with no other anticipated lane closures. Use caution and watch for workers moving in and out of the work zone.

SR 70 from Bourneside Boulevard to Waterbury Road, Bradenton: Construction project: This project includes widening SR 70 from Bourneside Boulevard to Waterbury Road from a two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane divided roadway, Safety features will include roundabouts to be constructed at 197th Street East/Lindrick Lane, 213th Street East, 225th Street East/Panther Ridge Trail and County Road 675/Waterbury Road. The project will also include the installation of a new drainage system, new curb and gutter, construction of 10-foot shared-use paths and 5-foot paved shoulders on both sides of the roadway, street lighting throughout the project and landscaping inside the roundabouts.

The contractor will be working on clearing existing trees and vegetation in the future pond area, between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street E. on the north side of SR 70, and clearing existing vegetation from the roadway to the right of way along SR 70 from Lindrick Lane and Waterbury Road on the south side of SR 70. Crews will install perimeter erosion control devices throughout the project and continue rough grading for the future shared use path on the south side of SR 70; this work will be off the roadway along the project limits. Work will occur Sunday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area.

Notice: The Contractor will have permitted prescribed burns of cleared vegetation and trees along SR 70 on the south side of the roadway. This burning has been coordinated with local Florida Forest Service and will only occur during allowed daytime.

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 early 2025.

This week, crews will work on asphalt paving and miscellaneous construction activities. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nighttime lane closures from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should use caution when making U-turns and be aware of workers in the area. Please use caution and watch for workers and flaggers, and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits.

SR 64 from 10th Street East to Braden River: Construction project: Crews are working on milling and resurfacing, adding drainage improvements, replacing guardrails, new pedestrian signals, temporary and permanent electrical improvements, pavement reconstruction, sidewalks and curb and ramp reconstruction, signing and pavement markings, signalization, and lighting.

• Pedestrians can expect detours throughout the project and are encouraged to use caution.
• Motorists can expect lane closures overnight, starting after 7:30 p.m. for milling and resurfacing.
• Project completion is anticipated mid-2025, weather permitting.

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. 

The following activities are subject to change based on weather conditions and unforeseen underground conditions. 

• Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures for southbound CR 951/Collier Boulevard during nighttime/overnight hours for crews to move equipment and deliver materials. 

• Motorists should expect both northbound and southbound CR 951/Collier Boulevard travel lanes to shift from Business Circle South to I-75 to create work zones for crews to construct the elevated roadway. 

• 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. 

Week of Sunday, January 12 through Saturday, January18, 2025:

Crews will begin milling and resurfacing at night/overnight starting Monday night, January 13, depending on weather. Watch for lane closures in both directions from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

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.  

 
The following work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. 

West of the Toll Plaza: 

• During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., motorists should expect one lane of travel with a flagging operation for the contractor to complete final paving of the roadway.  This work is anticipated to be complete by the end of January. 

• Lee County is installing a post & rope system to temporarily delineate pedestrian traffic on the causeway islands during the upcoming recreational facility reconstruction.  THE CAUSEWAY ISLANDS PARK REMAINS CLOSED TO PUBLIC ACCESS. 

• 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 and on the south side of the toll plaza. 

• 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 on the off-island U-turn under Span A.  

East of the Toll Plaza: 

• Motorists should expect the outside eastbound lane of McGregor Boulevard closed from the toll plaza to just west of Shell Point Boulevard through March 2025 for multiple work activities.    

• Crews will be restoring guardrail and the asphalt shoulder along eastbound McGregor Boulevard.  This work requires the outside lane to be closed to allow crews to work safety on the south side of the roadway.    

• The shoulder on McGregor Boulevard remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS from the toll plaza to approximately ¾ miles east. The contractor is scheduled to stabilize the shoulder in early 2025.    

• Motorists can continue to expect temporary daytime flagging on McGregor Boulevard, both eastbound and westbound from Shell Point Boulevard to Punta Rassa Road for crews to move equipment and materials. 

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 64 from West of Prescott Road to Morgan Grice Road: Construction project: Crews will resurface SR 64 from west of Prescott Road to Morgan Grice Road. Improvements will include milling, resurfacing and safety improvements. Please use caution in this area and watch out for workers and equipment throughout the project.

• Crews will begin paving on January 2, 2025, continuing through February 2025.
• Motorists should expect lane closures and flagging operations on westbound and eastbound SR 64. Please use caution in the area and remain alert for workers and equipment in the work zones.
• Motorists can expect daytime lane closures to continue until completion in early 2025.

SR 70 From Highlands County Line to SW 21st Avenue: Construction project: Crews will be working on radial widening, drainage, signage, traffic markings, roadway milling and resurfacing. There will be lane closures during construction on SR 70.

• Motorists should expect intermittent daytime eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews work on grading, grassing, and widening work.
• Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews work on milling and paving mainline corrections.

 Anticipated completion is early 2025.

US 98 (SR 15/US441/Parrott Avenue) from SW 2nd Street to SE 5th Street Construction project: Crews will begin work on State Road 15/US 441 at SW 4th Street starting January 6, 2025.

• Crews will perform construction activities, including lane closures of the northbound and southbound lanes of US 441 between SE 2nd Street and SE 5th Street.
• Motorists should use caution in the area and remain alert for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

          Expected completion is approximately 17 days.

   Anticipated completion early 2025.

US 27 (SR 25) at SR 78 Intersection: Construction project: Crews will be reconstructing the intersection with concrete pavement. Other improvements include milling, resurfacing, drainage, guardrail, signing and pavement markings.  Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.

• US 27 between St Joseph Way Road and Little H Street will have two (2) westbound lanes closed and detoured to the eastbound lane and one (1) eastbound inside lane closed to accommodate westbound traffic, as needed, continuing around the clock until Feb. 25, 2025, for road reconstruction.

Project completion is expected mid-2025.

SR 66 from US 17 (SR 35) to Charlie Creek: Construction project: Crews will mill and resurface SR 66 from US 17 to Charlie Creek. Improvements will include milling and resurfacing, and motorists can expect a detour at Merle Langford Road when the westbound lane of SR 66 is closed for construction. Eastbound SR 66 will remain open throughout. Other improvements consist of sidewalk construction, drainage structures, guardrails, curb and gutter, new pavement markings and other safety improvements. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers, traffic signage, detours and equipment throughout the project.

• Expect lane closures and flagging operations on westbound and eastbound State Route 66 between Schoolhouse Road to Sweetwater Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., January 6 to January 11, 2025. Multiple closures may occur on opposite ends of the project during the same day.
• Milling and resurfacing is ongoing, and motorists should expect longer delays in the queues and may want to consider using alternate routes.

Completion is expected in early 2026.

State Road 25 (US 27) from Shoreline Drive to Davis and Gaines Road and State Road 25 (US 27) from North of Tower Street to South of Tower Street: Construction project: Crews began work on November 20, 2024, to reconstruct rigid pavement on State Road 25 (US 27) from north of Tower Street to south of Tower Street. Additionally, milling and resurfacing were completed on US 27 from Shoreline Drive to Davis and Gaines Road.

• Crews will perform demolition, tree removal, and curb removal to prepare the area for the next phase. Temporary asphalt will be installed in the median to allow for future lane shifts. Nightly lane closures will take place between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. on the northbound and southbound inside lanes of State Road 25 (US 27) at the intersection of Dal Hall Boulevard and Tower Road.
• Intermittent lane closures may occur outside the restricted areas of the signalized intersections on State Road 25 (US 27).
• Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

            Anticipated completion mid-2026. 

US 98 (SR 700) from NW 80th Avenue to NW 160th Street: Construction    Project: Crews will be working on a construction project along US 98 (SR 700) between NW 80th Avenue and approximately half a mile north of NW 160th Street. The project includes milling, paving, sodding, and striping to improve road quality and safety in the area. Daytime lane closures will occur, and traffic may be reduced to one lane at a time. Please use caution in the area and watch for workers in the work zones.

• Crews will begin paving operations starting December 9, 2024. Paving crews and equipment will be on-site daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please follow posted signs, be aware of possible delays, allow for additional travel time, or consider alternate routes. Flaggers will be present to guide traffic safely through the work zone.
• Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews complete the paving and associated construction tasks.

Anticipated completion is early 2025.

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 and nighttime 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.

   Anticipated completion is early 2025.

SR 37 from SR 62 to Polk County Line: Construction: Motorists can expect daytime lane closures all week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., either north or southbound as crews work on sod placement.

SR 66 from West of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line: Construction Project: Crews will begin work on SR 66 from West of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line. Improvements include resurfacing, pavement markings, and safety enhancements.

• Expect lane closure and flagging operations on westbound and eastbound State Route 66 between west of Sweetwater Road to Highlands County Line from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting January 2, through January 10, 2025. Multiple closures may occur on opposite ends of the projects during the same day.
• Motorists should use caution in the area and watch for workers and equipment in the construction zone.

 Completion is expected in summer of 2025

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

• Motorists can expect nighttime shoulder and lane closures along US 301 for shoulder construction at the intersections between 25th Court East and 53rd Avenue East.
• Motorists can expect nighttime shoulder and lane closures along US 301 for outside shoulder resurfacing between 9th Street West and 63rd Avenue East. 
• Motorists can expect nighttime lane closures throughout the project with daytime lane closures on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
• Motorists can expect additional roadwork at the rail crossing where US 301 and US 41 merge starting on Sunday, January 11, and continuing for approximately three weeks.
• The project’s expected completion is early 2025.

SR 64 at Lorraine Road South and 145th Street North: Construction: Crews have begun work on the conversion of the traffic signal to a free-flowing roundabout.

• The 145th Street entrance at SR 64  has been reopened to motorists.
•  Motorists can access the 7-Eleven and the Express Oil Change can use the business entrances west of 145th Street.
• The traffic signal at Lorraine Road will remain deactivated.

SR 62 from East of SR 37 to the Hardee County Line: Construction project: Crews will begin a 3.8-mile improvement project January 6, consisting of milling and resurfacing and pavement markings.

• Motorists can expect single-lane closures during the day/night throughout construction.
• Motorists can expect construction equipment and workers to be present during constriction.
• Estimated completion is mid-2025.

US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point: Construction: Construction on the next phase along a 1.4-mile area of US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road is actively underway. Work consists of implementing safety improvements along the corridor including resurfacing, lighting and signalization, median improvements, shoulder reconstruction, improved sidewalks, improved bicycle lanes, as well as needed infrastructure improvements to drainage, curb, and gutter.

•  There may be daytime lane closures as they finish out paving and signal work in the area to complete the project. Please add additional travel time.
• Travel time through the area is only one (1) to five (5) minutes.

SR 64 from 43rd Street West to 15th Street East and from 10th Street West to 10th Street East: Construction project: Construction is near completion for the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton.

• Overnight paving: will continue as needed.

SR 64 from 10th Street East to Braden River: Construction project: Crews will begin working on January 6, 2025, milling and resurfacing, adding drainage improvements, replacing guardrails, new pedestrian signals, temporary and permanent electrical improvements, pavement reconstruction, sidewalks and curb and ramp reconstruction, signing and pavement markings, signalization, and lighting.

• Pedestrians can expect detours throughout the project and are encouraged to use caution.
• Motorists can expect lane closures overnight, starting after 7:30 p.m. for milling and resurfacing.
• Project completion is anticipated mid-2025, weather permitting.

SR 31 at CR 74 (Bermont Road) Roundabout Construction: Construction project: Crews plan to work on general earthwork for the detour and installing sock drains. Traffic signal and lighting work continues.

• No lane closures planned.
• Daytime work will occur Monday, January 12, through Thursday, January 16, between the hours of 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Daytime work will take place on Friday, January 17, between the hours of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

SR 80 from Buckingham Road to Hendry County Line: 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. 

• Motorists should continue to expect intermittent daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures

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 Parkway to the Collier/Lee County line (just south of Bonita Beach Road exit). Nightly lane closures for work are scheduled to occur on Sunday nights through Thursday nights. 

• Resurfacing operations have been completed at this time.
• Installation of Traffic Monitoring Stations and Thermoplastic is anticipated to start Sunday night, January 12.
  • Installations will take place in the new roadway asphalt in both the northbound and southbound lanes of I-75.
• This work will be performed under double lane closures.
• Motorists can expect to see double-lane closures:
  • .75 miles north of the Golden Gate Interchange
  • 500 feet south of the overpass above Immokalee Road

Please note that any specific changes will be addressed in a media advisory and the work schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

I-75 From South of Bonita Beach Road to North of Alico: Construction Project: Nighttime lane closure operations will continue Sunday nights through Thursday Nights for resurfacing operations, roadway widening and guardrail reconstruction.

• During the week of Sunday, January 12, to Thursday, January 16,  motorists should expect the I-75 southbound Collector Distributor Ramp to be closed during the nighttime/overnight hours for resurfacing and motorists are encouraged to follow posted detours.
  • Motorists can detour south to Alico Road from I-75 and then travel southbound on Three Oaks Parkway until they reach Corkscrew Road to travel eastbound to I-75.

• During the week of Sunday, January 12, to Thursday, January 16, motorists should expect the westbound on-ramp at Alico road to I-75 southbound to be closed during the nighttime/overnight hours for the resurfacing of the ramps and motorists are encouraged to follow posted detours.
  • Motorists can detour southbound to Three Oaks Parkway from I-75 until they reach Corkscrew Road to travel eastbound to access I-75 southbound.

• During the week of Sunday, January 12 to Thursday, January 16- Motorists should expect the eastbound on-ramp at Alico road to I-75 northbound to be closed during the nighttime/overnight hours for the resurfacing of the ramps and motorists are encouraged to follow posted detours.
  • Motorists can detour eastbound on Alico Road to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway/Treeline Avenue northbound until they reach Daniels Parkway and then travel westbound to access I-75 northbound.

• Motorists should expect to see Temporary Barrier Wall installation at Corkscrew Road Interchange, Alico Road Interchange, and the Airport Collector Roads to accommodate widening and new guardrail installation.
• Lane Closures will be used to accommodate the Temporary Barrier Wall Installation.
• Daytime activities will include installation of sign bases and conduit installation for I.T.S. items. 
• This work will be performed during the daytime from inside the right-of-way away from the travel lanes or behind shoulder closures as needed.

The current work schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Please note that any changes will be addressed in a media advisory.

SR 70 from East of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to West of Lorraine Road: Construction project: Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and flagging operations from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. as crews begin milling and resurfacing. Motorists should use caution in the area and consider alternate routes or add additional overnight travel time.

• Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and flagging operations from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

The estimated completion date is mid-2025.

SR 64 from East of Manatee River to Bill Parrish Road: Construction: Crews are making drainage improvements and replacing ditch pavement, shoulder gutter, guardrail, along with signing and pavement markings. Please be alert for lane closures and/ or flagging operations.

SR 72 Stickney Point Bridge: Bridge Maintenance: This bridge is currently undergoing an improvement project that will extend the bridge's service life and operational reliability, mitigating the effects of the harsh coastal environment, severe weather, and wear from the volume of vehicle and marine traffic.

• The project is prioritized to be completed as soon as possible with crews working 6-day weeks.  Because additional technical and structural work is needed, completion is now expected in early March 2025.
• Bridge diversions are not scheduled this week.
• Bridge openings for functional testing continue in conjunction with normal openings.
• Single-lane closures will continue for the duration of the project.

US 301 from 12th Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Way: Construction: Crews will begin intersection improvements along US 301 in Sarasota County. The project was requested by the Traffic Safety Department to improve safety and enhance traffic flow along the corridor. Improvements include adding signal heads, additional signage, and special emphasis crosswalks. Additional improvements include a proposed restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) at the 21st Street intersection adding a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) on mast-arm assemblies.

• There will be a permanent merge lane closure at 12th Street turning right onto US 301 south.
• Travel times will be monitored. Motorists may wish to add additional travel time or choose an alternate route.
• The intersection improvement project will go through late spring 2025.

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from West Villages Parkway to US 41. Drainage installations, sod placement, and curb and gutter installations will continue throughout the project. Signal, ITS, and lighting work is ongoing, Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations.

SR 739 (Metro Parkway) from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78 (Bayshore Road): Construction Project: The Contractor will begin setting up the closure on Monday, January 13, 2025, and the closure will continue for at least the next five weeks.

• Motorists should expect full-time lane closures on the middle double left turn lane on SR 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78.
• Motorists should expect the inside lanes to be closed on both northbound and southbound SR 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78.

Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway. 

SR 72 Clark Road and the Legacy Trail: Construction Project: Crews are constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County.

• No current lane closures.
• Motorists can expect lane closures in March on Clark Road to accommodate the installation of the structural beam.
• Expected completion is April 2025.

SR 758 Bee Ridge Road at the Legacy Trail: Construction project: Crews are constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County.

• No current lane closures.
• Additional overnight work is possible through the completion of the project.
•  Expected completion is February 2025.

SR 78 (Bayshore Road) from Evalena Lane to New Post Road: Construction Project:

This project consists of access management improvements along S.R. 78 with the intent of enhancing traffic flow and reducing crashes.

• Motorists should anticipate intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures and should follow the posted regulatory signs.
• Motorists should use caution as crews work on and near the roadway.

This project is estimated to start construction in January 2025.

SR 82 from the Hendry County Line to Gator Slough Lane: Construction Project:

Motorists should expect intermittent southbound and northbound lane closures during the daytime and nighttime/overnight hours throughout the duration of the project.

• Work consists of bridge construction, adding lanes and reconstruction, milling and resurfacing, drainage, grass median, sidewalk, guardrail, shared-use path, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement markings.
• Crews will be performing roadway widening including clearing & grubbing, excavations, and embankment construction on westbound and eastbound of the roadway.
• Motorists should use caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway throughout the duration of the project.

Motorists should use caution as crews work on the roadway. The expected project completion date is late fall of 2026.

US 41 (Tamiami Trail) from William Street to Peace River Bridge: Construction Project: The contractor continues work on the proposed roundabout location while traffic is shifted.

• Motorists should expect daytime and nighttime lane closures on US 41 northbound from William Street to Carmalita Street between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

• Motorists should expect a daytime and nighttime lane closure on US 41 southbound from West Virginia Avenue to William Street between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

• Motorists should expect a road closure from Carmelita Street onto US 41 northbound.

  • Phase 3 Detour - Cross Street will be closed for the duration of Phase Three construction. Motorists attempting to access Carmalita Street from Cross Street will have to use the posted detour. They will turn left on West Charlotte Avenue, then right on Taylor Street, and continue until they reach Carmalita Street.

  • Phase 3A Traffic Shift – Traffic is shifted near the proposed roundabout along US 41 northbound and will be reduced to ONE lane. This traffic shift is expected until Tuesday, January 21, 2025, when two lanes of traffic will be restored.

SR 35 (US 17) from Tamiami Trail (US 41) to Bermont Road: Construction project: The contractor continues milling and paving operations between Nesbit Street and I-75.

• Motorists should expect daytime shoulder closures on eastbound and westbound SR 35 (US 17) after 9 a.m.
• Motorists should expect nighttime/overnight lane closures on eastbound and westbound SR 35 (US 17) between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m.

SR 884 (Colonial Boulevard) and Fowler Street: Construction project: Crews are constructing turn lanes, drainage upgrades, signalization upgrades and milling and resurfacing at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Fowler Street.

• Project is in “final configuration’ and motorists should use caution and follow posted signage… “No Turn on Red” 

• Crews will be working adjacent to the roadway to complete sidewalk and final grading operations.

•  Motorists should continue to expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures.

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 paving; drainage, utility, and median work on US 301; and, decking on the new bridges over the Manatee River.

• On Thursday, January 9 at 11 p.m., to Friday, January 10 at 5 a.m., crews will close the US 301 on-ramp to I-75 northbound. Motorists should follow the posted detours; or identify alternative routes.
• On Thursday, January 9 at 11 p.m., to Friday, January 10 at 5 a.m., crews will close the I-75 southbound off-ramp to US 301. Motorists should follow the posted detours; or identify alternative routes.
• 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 late 2025.