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.

•    SR 64 becomes a single lane in each direction. Please use caution for shifting lane patterns in both directions East and West.
•    UPDATED: Starting November 20 for approximately 30 days, the project will shift work to Phase III,  moving work to the opposite side of the road at SR 64 and 145th Street (by the 7-11 Convenience Store) and closing the 145th Street access to SR 64. Please use the Rye Road access to the Mill Creek subdivision.
•    Lorraine Road is open for right turns only onto Lorraine Road or alternately onto SR 64.
•    The traffic signal at Lorraine Road will remain deactivated
 

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. Roadway embankment grading will continue throughout the project limits with construction of curb pads, followed by curb installation. Drainage work will continue on SR 70 between Del Webb Boulevard and Greenbrook Boulevard. New waterline pipe will begin to be installed at Post Boulevard, heading west.

Work will continue with construction of two eastbound bridges. The westernmost bridge will have the bridge approach slap concrete placed. All 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.

The Contractor will close Bourneside Boulevard on December 2nd 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 2024.

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).

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, construction activities are suspended Thursday, 11/28/24 through Sunday, 12/1/24. Crews will resume normal operations starting 12/2/24.

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. Roadway embankment grading will continue throughout the project limits with construction of curb pads, followed by curb installation. Drainage work will continue on SR 70 between Uihlein Road and Greenbrook Boulevard.

Work will continue with construction of two eastbound bridges. The westernmost bridge will have the bridge deck forms removed and construct approach slabs. 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.  All work will occur during daytime hours. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area and watch for trucks and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits.

The Del Webb Boulevard connection at SR 70 is expected to be reopened on Wednesday, 11/27/24. This week until reopening, crews will finish up work by installing final curb, sidewalk, signs, and temporary pavement markings. During this time, no traffic entering or exiting is allowed while the existing roadway will be under construction. Motorists should use caution in the area and follow the provided detour route provided to Del Webb’s southern entrance off Masters Avenue.

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; this work will be off the roadway along the project limits. Work will occur Monday through Saturday from 7 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 in the future pond area, between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street E. on the north side of SR 70. This burning has been coordinated with local Florida Forest Service and will only occur during allowed daytime.

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.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, construction activities are suspended Thursday, 11/28/24 through Sunday, 12/1/24. Crews will resume normal operations starting 12/2/24.

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 CR 675 on the south side of SR 70. Crews will install perimeter erosion control devices throughout the project; this work will be off the roadway along the project limits. 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 cleared areas, between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street E. on the south side of SR 70. This burning has been coordinated with local Florida Forest Service and will only occur during allowed daytime hours. Burns are regulated on a day-by-day basis and consider changes in weather.

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 should expect shoulder closures including pedestrian access restrictions along the US 301 corridor north 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.
• Motorists can expect nighttime shoulder and lane closures along US 301 for milling and resurfacing between 25th Court East and 53rd Avenue East. Please use caution and be aware of crews in the area.
• Motorists should expect lane closures southbound US 301 between 9th Street and 63rd Avenue East from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning.

  The project’s expected completion is early 2025.

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.