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’s work will consist of:

• Crews will grade stabilization between Arbor Green Trail and Greenbrook Boulevard.
• Sod will be placed along the outside swales for eastbound SR 70 between Uihlein Road and Paving will occur for future eastbound lanes between Uihlein Road and Greenbrook Boulevard.
• Excavation of the pond on the north side of SR 70 West of Uihlein Road.
• Embankment hauling and grading will occur between Bourneside Boulevard and Polo Run on the north side of SR 70. Trucks will be crossing current SR 70 travel lanes. Please be aware of flaggers stopping traffic for this crossing.
• Crews will grade stabilization between Bourneside Boulevard and Polo Run on the north side of SR 70.
• Installation of drainage pipe between Bourneside Boulevard and Polo Run on the north side of SR 70.

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.

Uihlein Road is expected to be closed in September 2025, weather depending, to construct the north portion of the Uihlein Road roundabout. During this time no traffic will be permitted on Uihlein Road between SR 70 and Sapphire Point Drive in either direction. A complete detour and message boards will be provided in advance of the closure being implemented.

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’s work will consist of:

• Crews will grade stabilization between Arbor Green Trail and Greenbrook Boulevard.

• Installation of curb between Arbor Green Trail and Greenbrook Boulevard

·         Sod will be placed along the outside swales for eastbound SR 70 between Uihlein Road and Paving will occur for future eastbound lanes between Uihlein Road and Greenbrook Boulevard.

·         Excavation of the pond on the north side of SR 70 West of Uihlein Road.

• Embankment hauling and grading will occur between Bourneside Boulevard and Polo Run on the north side of SR 70. Trucks will be crossing current SR 70 travel lanes. Please be aware of flaggers stopping traffic for this crossing.

• Crews will grade stabilization between Bourneside Boulevard and Polo Run on the north side of SR 70.

• Installation of drainage pipe between Bourneside Boulevard and Polo Run on the north side of SR 70.

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.

Uihlein Road is expected to be closed in September 2025 to construct the north portion of the Uihlein Road roundabout. During this time no traffic will be permitted on Uihlein Road between SR 70 and Sapphire Point Drive in either direction. A complete detour and message boards will be provided in advance of the closure being implemented.

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.

This week’s work will consist of:

• Grade for the future shared-use path and roadway on the south side of SR 70 between 213th Street 213th Street and Meadow Dove Lane.
• Future eastbound construction will continue with stabilized subgrade and base construction between 213th Street and Meadow Dove Lane, on the south side of SR 70.
• Grading of embankment and stabilization west of Lindrick Lane on the south side of SR 70.
• Utility relocation work will occur on the North side of SR 70 on the shoulder.
• Installation of concrete foundations and pull boxes for future lighting on the south side of SR 70 from Lindrick Lane to Meadow Dove Lane.
• Construction of a box culvert between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street in existing SR 70 lanes at the location where traffic was diverted.

213th Street is expected to be closed in October 2025 to construct the South portion of the 213th Street Road roundabout. During this time no traffic will be permitted to enter or exit 213th via SR 70. A complete detour and message boards will be provided in advance of the closure being implemented.

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.

This week’s work will consist of:

·         Grade for the future shared-use path and roadway on the south side of SR 70 between 213th Street 213th Street and Meadow Dove Lane.

·         Future eastbound construction will continue with stabilized subgrade and base construction between 213th Street and Meadow Dove Lane, on the south side of SR 70.

·         Grading of embankment and stabilization west of Lindrick Lane on the south side of SR 70.

·         Utility relocation work will occur on the North side of SR 70 on the shoulder.

·         Installation of concrete foundations and pull boxes for future lighting on the south side of SR 70 from Lindrick Lane to Meadow Dove Lane.

·         Construction of a box culvert between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street in existing SR 70 lanes at the location where traffic was diverted.

213th Street is expected to be closed in October 2025 to construct the South portion of the 213th Street Road roundabout. During this time no traffic will be permitted to enter or exit 213th via SR 70. A complete detour and message boards will be provided in advance of the closure being implemented.

I-275 (SR 93) from I-75 to Terra Ceia River: Construction project: Crews will begin milling, resurfacing and installing pavement markings on 2.2 miles of roadway on I-275 (SR 93) from I-75 to Terra Ceia River in late August, 2025. 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
• Motorists can expect on- and off-ramp closures at the intersection of  US 41 and I-275 with overnight detours. Only one ramp will be closed at a time
• Motorists may wish to use alternate routes if traveling in the area from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m.

Estimated completion is late summer 2026