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).

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, construction activities are suspended Thursday, 11/27/25 through Sunday, 11/30/25. Crews will resume normal operations starting 12/1/25.

Notice: Please refrain from entering the work zone. New pavement has recently been installed that gives the impression of completed areas of work, but these areas are still active and use by non-project staff is a safety hazard as trucks, equipment, and work is ongoing. All new shared use path and roadways remain closed until further notice. The work zone is an active construction area. For the safety of all, we kindly ask to not venture into 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.

• 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 and base material at Uihlein Road.

• Installing drainage on the north side of State Road 70 between Uihlein Road and Bourneside Boulevard.

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 Wednesday, 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.

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.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, construction activities are suspended Wednesday, 11/25/25 through Sunday, 11/30/25. Crews will resume normal operations starting 12/1/25.

• Crews will remove and replace a drainage inlet located in the sidewalk between Manatee Avenue W. and Sixth Avenue W. The work will require outside lane closures and sidewalk detours along State Road 55 (U.S. 301/U.S. 41).

• Work will take place overnight Monday through Wednesday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.

• Motorists should expect outside southbound lane closures on State Road 55 (U.S. 301/U.S. 41). Use caution and watch for construction vehicles entering and exiting the work zone.

The estimated completion date for construction is Spring 2027.

State Road 70 from Bourneside Boulevard to Waterbury Road, Bradenton: Construction project: This project includes widening S.R. 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, 11/27/25 through Sunday, 11/30/25. Crews will resume normal operations starting 12/1/25.

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:

• Continuing eastbound construction with stabilized subgrade and base work between Panther Ridge Trail and Meadow Dove Lane on the south side of S.R. 70.
• Stabilization work for future eastbound lanes east of Meadow Dove Lane.
• Backfilling of a box culvert between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street within the existing S.R. 70 lanes where traffic was previously diverted.
• Grading the new culvert outfall and installing riprap across from the new pond.
• Clearing on the north side of S.R. 70 for future shared-use path at 197th Street.
• Relocating utilities on the north side of S.R. 70.

Panther Ridge Trail is closed for construction of the south portion of the Panther Ridge Trail roundabout. During this time, no traffic will be permitted to enter or exit Panther Ridge Trail via S.R. 70. A complete detour is in place, with message boards directing traffic along the detour route. This closure is expected to remain in effect through the end of the year.

S.R. 789 from the Coquina Park entrance to S.R. 64 (Manatee Avenue West): Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be milling and resurfacing approximately four miles of S.R. 789 from the Coquina Park entrance to S.R. 64/Manatee Avenue West in fall 2025. In addition to milling and resurfacing, crews will install traffic monitoring devices and will apply new signing and pavement markings. To minimize inconvenience, the project will be done overnight. The project was accelerated to start just after turtle nesting season ends in 2025, and is expected to finish before the next nesting season starts in 2026.

• Motorists can expect overnight single-lane closures through the  length of the project
• Please be aware of workers and construction equipment /noise during the overnight hours. Plan for additional time or choose an alternate route if possible

The estimated completion is spring of 2026.

I-275 (SR 93) from I-75 to Terra Ceia River: Construction project: Crews are milling, resurfacing and installing pavement markings on 2.2 miles of roadway on I-275 (SR 93) from I-75 to Terra Ceia River. The project improvements include milling and resurfacing, shoulder and ramp work, overbuild for cross slope correction, guardrail and signing and pavement markings. 

•  Motorists can expect single-lane closures on I-275 overnight throughout construction.
  • On November 9-13, expect a single-lane closure on westbound I-275 overnight.
• Motorists can expect on- and off-ramp closures at the intersection of U.S. 41 and I-275 with overnight detours. Starting in October, one ramp at a time will close overnight for the removal and installation of new guardrails (weather permitting). Motorists can expect to see workers, signs and detours throughout the guardrail project.
• Currently, motorists may wish to use alternate routes if they travel in the area from 7 p.m. until 7:30 a.m. After November 9, project time will change to 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Estimated completion is late summer 2026.

US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews are in the final stages of 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, and pavement marking.

• Motorists can expect daytime shoulder closures along US 301 for shoulder construction at intersections between 25th Court East and 13th Avenue East.
• Motorists can expect intermittent nighttime shoulder widening at various intersections Sunday through Thursday for the next few weeks.
• Motorists can expect nighttime paving with flagging operations to resume at various intersections throughout the project.
•  The project’s completion is expected fall of 2025.