• Beginning the week of February 2, motorists should expect reduced speeds along Babcock Ranch Road/State Road 31 as the contractor initiates construction activities for the planned roundabout at Lake Babcock Drive. These operations will be conducted during the daytime and nighttime/overnight hours.
• As always, changing traffic patterns can cause confusion among motorists. Motorists are reminded to exercise caution, stay alert, and follow all posted regulatory signage while driving through the construction zone. We will continue to keep you updated regarding any changes to the traffic pattern. 

SR 31 at CR 74 (Bermont Road) Roundabout Construction: Construction project: These improvements will include constructing a roundabout, milling and resurfacing, upgrading drainage, installing new lighting, adding landscaping, signing, and pavement marking. Throughout construction, motorists should expect intermittent daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures.

• Motorists should expect to see crews performing work during the daytime hours, beginning Monday, February 9, through Friday, February 13, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Crews will be grading ponds and ditches, installing permanent lighting and hookup, and preparing for final friction paving.

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

   

U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) from William Street to Peace River Bridge: Construction Project: The contractor is working to install new signals and lighting along U.S.41 northbound.

•  Expect potential lane closures for crews to work on signalization and lighting.
  • The following activities are subject to change based on weather conditions 
  and unforeseen conditions. Expected completion in Fall 2026.

SR 35 (US 17) from Tamiami Trail (US 41) to Bermont Road: Construction project - The contractor is continuing to mill and repave SR 35 (US 17) from the Florida Street Bridge to Bermont Road.

• Daytime shoulder closures for grading in the median and outside for placement of sod and signs.

• Nighttime closures for overhead signalization and signage.

• There is proposed signal work at the corner of Olympia Avenue and Cooper Street that will take place on the weekend of February 21. The intersection will be inoperative until work is complete. Movements will be restricted, and police traffic directors will be in place.

• The activities above are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Expected completion is fall 2026.