SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Road embankment installation continues on the northbound roadway from Aucilla Drive to US 41, and Venice Avenue to I-75. As embankment is completed, drainage installations, subgrade mixing, curb placement, and roadway grading will continue. Sod installation, signal, ITS, and lighting 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 asphalt paving operations within the project limits on Thursday and Friday. Flagging operations may be used within the project to guide travelers through the work area as paving occurs.

S.R. 72 (Clark Road) from Honore Avenue to West of Gantt Road: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation is milling, resurfacing, installing curb, gutter, drainage and pavement markings on less than one-half mile on Clark Road (S.R. 72) from Honore Avenue to west of Gantt Road in Sarasota County.

• Crews will be finalizing paving operations and preparing for final pavement markings during the next two weeks.
• Please watch for signs, barricades and workers close to the travel lanes and obey posted speed limits in the construction zone.
• The project’s estimated completion is in mid-2026.

S.R. 789 from Bird Key Drive to Sunset Drive: Construction project: This project includes the addition of dedicated bicycle and transit lanes on the bridge, drainage upgrades, and raising the seawall cap near Sunset Drive. Other project activities include resurfacing the roadway throughout the project corridor and the installation of new traffic signals at the intersections of Sunset Drive, Golden Gate Drive, and Bird Key Drive. The project also includes relocating palm trees and small shrubs from their current locations on the eastern area of the John Ringling Causeway to medians closer to St. Armands Circle.

This week’s work will consist of:

• Delivery of machinery and materials.
• Roadway median widening and drainage placement.
• Pedestrians should use designated paths and follow posted detour signs.
• Bike lanes are closed due to construction. Cyclists should follow the posted detour.

Lane closures will be in place during various phases of the project. Construction will primarily take place during daytime hours, with occasional nighttime work. Expect nighttime noise from backup alarms, construction equipment, pumps and power tools during daytime and nighttime operations. Drivers are urged to use caution and watch for workers, construction vehicles, pickup trucks, and equipment entering or exiting the travel lanes.

During construction, the speed limit on Gulfstream Avenue and John Ringling Causeway/S.R. 789 will remain 35 mph. Speeding fines are doubled in the construction zone when workers are present. Motorists are urged to drive cautiously and watch for workers, construction vehicles, pickup trucks, and other equipment entering or exiting travel lanes. The estimated completion date for construction is early 2027.

US 301 from Desoto Road to University Parkway: Construction project: Crews are milling and resurfacing US 301 from Desoto Road to University Parkway in Sarasota County.  In addition to resurfacing, crews will perform shoulder treatment and apply new signing and pavement markings. The project limits cover approximately .5 miles.

• Starting in early 2026, motorists should expect temporary nighttime lane closures within the project limits.
• Motorists can expect areas of uneven pavement throughout the project area. Please exercise caution when traveling through active construction zones.
• Motorists can expect crews to be intermittently working in and around the project limits during the day.
• Estimated project completion is mid-2026.

US 41 from West of Lychee Road to South of East Bay Street: Construction project: Crews are milling and resurfacing US 41 from west of Lychee Road to south of East Bay Street in Sarasota County.  In addition to resurfacing, crews will perform shoulder treatment and apply new signing and pavement markings. The project limits cover approximately 3.1 miles.

• Motorists can expect nighttime temporary outside and inside lane closures within the project limits through February 28.
• Motorists can expect areas of uneven pavement throughout the project area. Please exercise caution when traveling through active construction zones and follow posted speed limits.
• Motorists can expect crews to be present intermittently during the day throughout the project.
• Estimated project completion is mid-2026.

US 41 from West of West Villages Parkway to Woodmere Road: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin milling and resurfacing US 41 from west of West Villages Parkway to Woodmere Road. The project limits cover approximately 5 miles. In addition to resurfacing crews will perform shoulder treatment, install vehicle detection systems and apply new signing and pavement markings.

• Motorists can expect nighttime temporary single-lane closures within the project limits.
• Motorists can expect areas of uneven pavement throughout the project area. Please exercise caution when traveling through active construction zones and follow posted speed limits.
• Motorists can expect crews to be present intermittently during the day throughout the project.
• Expected completion is mid-2026.

Fruitville Road (SR 780) at Beneva Road: Construction/safety project: Crews are working on milling and resurfacing, widening, pavement reconstruction, driveway and turn lane improvements, sidewalks and curb, drainage modifications, signing and pavement markings and signalization on a .15-mile stretch of Fruitville Road, including the intersection at Beneva Road and Fruitville Road.

• Motorists can expect nighttime lane closures throughout construction.
• Please be aware of workers and construction equipment /noise during the overnight hours. Plan for additional time or choose an alternate route if needed.
• Please be aware there may be areas of uneven pavement while the project is underway.
• Pedestrians can expect detours throughout the project and are encouraged to use caution.

Project completion is anticipated for mid-2026, weather permitting.