Sarasota County RoadWatch

View project: SR 789 from East of Sunset Drive to Bird Key Drive

• S.R. 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 five-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:

  ·         Forming and tying steel for a box culvert across existing SR 70 east of 225th Street. Placing concrete for the box culvert.

  ·         Grading stabilization and roadway base material on 197th Street and existing SR 70. Installing median and roundabout curb.

  ·         Installing drainage inlet tops and pipe at 197th Street.

  ·         Removing existing utility conduit on the north side of SR 70 west of 197th Street.

  197th Street at S.R. 70 is closed for approximately 45 days to allow crews to construct the north side of the 197th Street roundabout. During the closure, only emergency vehicles and school buses will be permitted to enter or exit 197th Street via S.R. 70. All other traffic will be detoured. The Manatee County School Board will be coordinating all school bus route and pickup changes during the closure. A full detour is in place, and message boards are posted to guide motorists through the area. 197th Street is expected to reopen in mid-November, weather permitting.

  The estimated completion date for construction is summer 2027.

View project: I-75 (SR 93) at Toledo Blade Boulevard and Sumter Boulevard Interchanges

• I-75 at Toledo Blade Boulevard (exit 179) and Sumter Boulevard (exit 182) Interchange Improvements: FDOT is making improvements to the I-75 at Toledo Blade Boulevard and I-75 at Sumter Boulevard interchanges. Improvements for both interchanges include the installation of signals at both ramp connections, controlled pedestrian crosswalks, intersection lighting, and the addition of northbound I-75 free flow on-ramps from southbound Toledo Blade Boulevard and from southbound Sumter Boulevard. In addition, northbound lanes will be widened to provide two full lanes through the Toledo Blade Boulevard interchange. At the Sumter Boulevard interchange, dual left turn lanes will be added from northbound Sumter Boulevard onto northbound I-75. 

  The following activities are subject to change based on weather conditions and unforeseen underground conditions. 

  Sumter Boulevard Interchange: 

  • Crews will be working on excavation, groundwork, and light poles.  

  Toledo Blade Boulevard Interchange: 

  • Crews will be working on excavation, groundwork, concrete curb and traffic separators, and light poles.    

  Lane/ramp closure restrictions: 

  • When necessary, motorists should anticipate lane closures on the I-75 ramps between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. and full ramp closures between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Single lane closures on Sumter Boulevard and Toledo Blade Boulevard can be expected from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and double lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. As major closures are added to the schedule, more information will be included in the weekly update.   

  Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. The expected completion date is early 2027. For more information please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/452356-1.  

View project: SR 683 (US 301) from SR 45 (US 41) to South of 10th Street

• U.S .301/S.R. 683 from U.S. 41 to South of 10th Street: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin milling and resurfacing U.S .301/S.R. 683 from U.S. 41 to South of 10th Street in Sarasota County. The improvements consist of milling and resurfacing, curb and gutter, sidewalk, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement markings. Additionally, there will be a mid-block Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) crossing constructed north of S. Payne Parkway.

  • Initial work will consist of daytime project preparation and other associated operations. No lane closures for this work are anticipated.
  • Motorists can expect daytime concrete removal and replacement and soft digs starting in mid-October. No lane closures for this work are anticipated.
  • Motorists can expect to encounter overnight lane closures starting in late October from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as milling and resurfacing operations begin.
  • Motorists can expect workers and construction equipment to be present during the day.
  • Motorists may experience uneven lanes within the project limits during construction.
  • Pedestrians may experience detours while sidewalks are under construction.
  • Motorists should use caution, watch for workers and equipment, and expect possible delays while traveling through the work zone. Consider using an alternate route while construction is underway.
  • Project completion is expected summer of 2027.

   

   

View project: S.R.776 from Charlotte County Line to South of U.S. 41

• S.R. 776 from Charlotte County Line to South of U.S. 41: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun milling and resurfacing State Road (S.R.) 776 from the Charlotte County line to south of U.S. 41. FDOT is also conducting a median modification project on S.R. 776 from the Charlotte County line to Tangerine Woods Boulevard. While individual project schedules will vary, the combined contract began in mid-2026 and spans just over eight miles. 

  • Motorists can expect overnight lane closures within the project limits for milling and paving operations on S.R. 776. Stay alert for traffic shifts and lane merges during the construction.
  • Motorists will notice lane shifts and concrete bicycle lane separators on northbound and southbound S.R. 776 south of Dearborn Street.
  • Motorists can expect intermittent daytime lane closures as crews prepare and install median modifications in the center lanes. Please watch for workers and lane shifts during this operation.
  • To keep the road open during construction, motorists can expect crews to work one lane at a time. This may cause uneven pavement on sections of roadway.
  • Crews and equipment may be present within the project limits during daytime/nighttime hours. Sounds from construction equipment and vehicles can be expected.
  • Please use caution when traveling through active construction zones and follow posted speed limits.
  • Estimated project completion is in summer 2027.

   

View project: l-75 (S.R. 93) at Clark Road (S.R. 72) Interchange Landscaping

• l-75 and Clark Road Interchange: Landscape project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will be installing landscaping and associated irrigation within the interchange this summer through early fall. Motorists can expect occasional shoulder closures on Clark Road and I-75 ramps as tree and plant material are being offloaded (no landscaping to be installed on the interstate). Please use caution in the area.

  • Watch for trucks and landscaping equipment entering and exiting throughout the project limits.
  • Be prepared for intermittent shoulder closures.
  • Please use caution in the area.

View project: SR 72 (Clark Road) from US 41 (SR 45) to East of Derek Avenue

• S.R. 72 (Clark Road) from U.S. 41 (S.R .45) to East of Derek Avenue: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun milling and resurfacing Clark Road/S.R. 72 from U.S. 41/S.R. 45 to East of Derek Avenue. Improvements include median modifications, lighting, signalization, drainage, curb and gutter and sidewalk improvements within the project limits. Additional work will include a mid-block pedestrian crossing to enhance pedestrian safety. The project spans just over 3.83 miles with an estimated completion of late 2027.

  • Motorists can expect new traffic patterns on Clark Road from Swift Road to Sawyer Road.

  • Center lanes (eastbound and westbound) will be closed from Swift Road to Lockwood Ridge Road as crews conduct median modifications. Use extra caution when entering intersections in the construction zone.

  • As always, changing traffic patterns can cause confusion among motorists. Motorists are reminded to exercise caution, stay alert, and follow all posted regulatory signage while driving through the construction zone. 

  • Motorists can expect nighttime lane closures/lane shifts throughout the project limits.

  • Motorists may experience uneven lanes within the project limits during construction.

  • Pedestrians may experience detours while sidewalks are under construction.

  • Speed limits are reduced to 35 MPH.

  • Please watch for workers and use caution when navigating an active construction zone.

  • Estimated completion is late 2027.

   

   

View project: Siesta Drive (SR 758) over Sarasota Bay Bridge Drawbridge NO 170061

• Sarasota Bay Drawbridge No. 170061 (North Bridge) on County Road 758/Siesta Drive: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation has begun normal bridge rehabilitation work to minimize the effects of the aggressive marine environment. This bridge project consists of concrete maintenance, rehabilitation of existing mechanical and electrical systems, and structural steel work and steel coating replacement. 

  • Overnight lane closures are expected through the end of October, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews work on the concrete bridge deck and apply epoxy overlay protection. Nighttime work will also include repairs to the existing piling protection. Crews will work on one lane at a time, alternating sides. (Dates and times may change depending on weather or work schedules.)
  • Crews are currently not scheduled to work on weekends
  • Motorists may wish to use the South/ Stickney Point Bridge or allow for additional travel time.
  • Flaggers, barrels and warning signs will be present to help guide motorists through the construction zone.
  • Pedestrians and bicyclists will be escorted through the work zone.
  • Local residents closest to the bridge should anticipate noise and lights from construction equipment.
  • Work will continue underneath the bridge span, Monday through Friday from
  • 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Pedestrians and bicyclists will continue to have access.
  • MARINE TRAFFIC: During the daytime hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., single-leaf openings will commence to accommodate electrical work from August 10 through October 16. Overnight, bridge openings through September 8 will continue to be reduced to four (4) per night to accommodate the curing period needed for cement. A four-hour notice is required for full daytime openings during this period and for evening bridge openings.
  • Expected completion remains late 2026.

   

View project: SR 777 River Road from US 41 to I-75

• SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Maintenance and erosion control work are 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. Crews will conduct final landscaping and thermoplastic installation within the project limits. Please use caution and follow all road work and regulatory signs when traveling through the project.