Manatee County RoadWatch

View project: S.R. 64 from W of C.R. 675 to Wingate Road

• The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin milling and resurfacing  S.R. 64 from west of C.R. 675 to Wingate Road in Manatee County. The improvements consist of milling and resurfacing, drainage, curb and gutter, signing and pavement markings. This project spans  approximately 10.9 miles in length with an estimated cost of $8.3 million.

  • Motorists can expect temporary daytime/overnight  lane closures throughout the project limits.
  • Motorists can expect workers and construction equipment during daytime /overnight hours.
  • Motorists can expect uneven lanes during the milling and paving operations.
  • Expected completion is spring of 2027, weather permitting.

View project: US 41 from Edwards Drive to Magellan Drive

• U.S. 41/ State Road (S.R.) 45 from Edwards Drive to Magellan Drive: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin milling and resurfacing U.S. 41/ S.R. 45 from Edwards Drive to Magellan Drive,  U.S. 41/S.R. 45 from south of General Spaatz Boulevard to north of Edwards Drive and U.S. 41/S.R. 45 over Bowlees Creek Bridge. Improvements will also include median modifications, lighting, signalization, drainage, curb and gutter, and guardrail removal/replacement within the project limits. Part of the project will include median modifications to the center lane, where raised medians will be installed to increase safety and reduce conflict points along the corridor. The project spans just over 2.5 miles.

  • Motorists should expect temporary median barriers to be in place while median modifications are underway. Watch for changes to traffic patterns, lane shifts, lane closures and the potential for construction vehicles entering/exiting the work areas.
  • Motorists can expect temporary daytime/overnight lane closures with lane shifts and the potential for uneven lanes throughout the project limits.
  • Motorists can expect typical construction sounds from construction equipment during daytime /overnight hours.
  • Estimated completion is early 2028.

   

   

View project: CORTEZ RD (SR 684) FROM 86TH ST W TO W OF 30TH ST W

• Cortez Road (S.R. 684) from 86th Street West to West of 30th Street West: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) began milling and resurfacing Cortez Road (S.R. 684) from 86th Street West to west of 30th Street West in mid-summer 2026. Improvements will also include drainage, sidewalk improvements, signal work, mast arm replacement and ITS additions within the project limits. The project spans just over 3.47 miles.

  • The eastbound traffic shift on Cortez Road from 67th Street West to Timber Lane will remain in place as well as the westbound left turn lane closure and detour at 66th Street.
  • Motorists can expect intermittent daytime/nighttime lane closures throughout the project limits.
  • Please be aware there may be uneven areas of pavement while work is in progress.
  • Noise from construction equipment can be expected while work is underway.
  • Pedestrians can expect detours where sidewalks are being repaired or replaced.
  • Please follow signage and watch for workers in and near the roadway during daytime and nighttime hours.
  • The estimated completion is late 2027.

   

   

View project: I-75 (SR 93) from Sarasota County Line to I-275

• I-75 (SR 93) at the Intersection of S.R. 64 and S.R. 70: Construction project: This project is for the construction of  Arterial Dynamic Message Signs (ADMS) on I-75 at two interchanges in Manatee County. The items of work include the construction of ADMS, fiber optic cable, conduit, pull and splice boxes, verification closed circuit television (VCCTVs) cameras, power subsystem infrastructure, and device integration.

  • Motorists can expect a temporary right-hand closure on eastbound S.R. 70 prior to the I-75 interchange while crews perform utility work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the next several weeks. Schedule details will be posted as they become available.

  • Please use caution and watch for workers in or near the travel lanes. Expected completion is late-2026.

   

View project: 15th Street E (SR 70 spur) from 30th Avenue East to 26th Avenue East

• 15th Street E (S.R. 70 Spur) from 30th Avenue E to 26th Avenue E: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is milling and resurfacing 15th Street E (S.R. 70 Spur) from 30th Avenue E to 26th Avenue E in Manatee County. This safety project’s improvements also include installation of new sidewalk and existing sidewalk repairs, drainage work, lighting, signalization, signage and new pavement markings on approximately .25 miles.

  • Motorists can expect intermittent daytime and nighttime lane closures throughout the project limits.
  • Please be aware there may be uneven areas of pavement while work is underway.
  • Pedestrians can expect detours where sidewalks are being repaired or replaced.
  • Please follow signage and watch for workers in and near the roadway during daytime and nighttime hours.
  • The estimated completion is fall of 2026.