US 41 from North of Port Commons from north of Port Commons to State College of Florida, Sarasota: Construction project: Project improvements include milling and resurfacing, guardrail, drainage improvements, signing and pavement markings, and signalization improvements. Expected completion early 2025.

This week, crews will work on placement of permanent pavement markings and miscellaneous construction activities, weather permitting. Motorists should expect nighttime lane closures from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Motorists should use caution when making U-turns and be aware of workers in the area. Please use caution and watch for workers and flaggers, and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits.

SR 72 Stickney Point Bridge: Bridge Maintenance: This bridge is currently undergoing an improvement project that will extend the bridge's service life and operational reliability, mitigating the effects of the harsh coastal environment, severe weather, and wear from the volume of vehicle and marine traffic.

• Functional testing was completed on March 27, Thursday.
• The team conducted the 90% walk-through last week and is working punch-list items.
• Overnight April 2 and 3, the last bridge diversions for final paving will be completed.
•  The following week, crews will restore the median.  Motorists can expect intermittent daytime single-lane closures.
• Once final paving has cured, thermoplastic pavement markings will be installed overnight with the possibility of a lane closure for a few hours.

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from south of West Villages Parkway to US 41. Drainage installations and curb placement continue on the future northbound roadway from the Bridge Church entrance to Aucilla Drive. Sod installation, signal, ITS, and lighting work is ongoing. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations. Pothole maintenance will continue as necessary on all current travel ways through the project.

US 301 from 12th Street to Dr. Martin Luther King Way: Construction: Crews will begin intersection improvements along US 301 in Sarasota County. The project was requested by the Traffic Safety Department to improve safety and enhance traffic flow along the corridor. Improvements include adding signal heads, additional signage, and special emphasis crosswalks. Additional improvements include a proposed restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) at the 21st Street intersection adding a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) on mast-arm assemblies.

•  There will be a permanent merge lane closure at 12th Street turning right onto US 301 south.
• Turn lanes for the median crossover at 21st Street are closed until construction is completed both northbound and southbound.
•  Motorists can expect lane closures from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Sunday-Thursday.
• Travel times will be monitored. Motorists may wish to add additional travel time or choose an alternate route.
• The intersection improvement project will go through late spring 2025.

SR 72 Clark Road and the Legacy Trail: Construction Project: Crews are constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County.

• DETOUR: Overnight April 3, there will be east and westbound lane closures on Clark Road beginning at 7 p.m., with a full detour installed starting at 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. The detour is necessary so crews can install concrete prestressed beams.
• Additional lane closures and detours will be implemented in April/May to conduct overhead bridge work and for the removal of the Legacy Trail crosswalk at Clark Road.
• Project completion is expected in June 2025.

SR 758 Bee Ridge Road at the Legacy Trail: Construction project: Crews are constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County.

• Through the month of April, there will be east and westbound lane closures on Bee Ridge Road starting at 7 p.m., with a full overnight detour starting at 8 p.m. through 6 a.m. The detours are necessary so crews can conduct overhead bridge construction and remove the existing roadway cross walk, once the bridge is open.
• DETOURS: Expected to start during the week of April 7 to April 11 and be intermittent during the rest of April.
• Final project completion is in June 2025.