I-75 at SR 951 (exit 101) Interchange Improvements: FDOT is reconstructing the I-75 southbound on- and off-ramp connections and the northbound on-ramp connection to the mainline lanes at SR 951 (exit 101). The northeast quadrant loop ramp will be connected to, and accessible only by, a direct flyover ramp from northbound Collier Boulevard starting south of the Davis Boulevard intersection. This single-lane flyover ramp will carry traffic over Beck Boulevard and a reconstructed I-75 southbound on-ramp. A single-lane flyover ramp extension will carry I-75 southbound traffic over Davis Boulevard to a new signalized intersection at Collier Boulevard and Business Circle North. This ramp will extend along the western side of Collier Boulevard. 

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

• OVERNIGHT BECK BOULEVARD DETOUR SCHEDULED TO CONTINUE THROUGH MAY 16, 2025  

  • During the nighttime/overnight hours of 8:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. through early morning on Friday, May 16 (excluding Friday and Saturday nights), Beck Boulevard is scheduled to be temporarily closed at Collier Boulevard (SR/CR 951).  This closure is necessary for crews to begin bridge work on the east side of the intersection.  

  • To accommodate access during these closures, a temporary roadway connection has been constructed just north of Beck Boulevard at Tollhouse Drive. There will be no direct southbound or westbound traffic through the intersection during these closures. 

    • Motorists traveling westbound on Beck Boulevard will turn north on Tollgate Boulevard to west on Tollhouse Drive to travel north on Collier Boulevard. 

    • To access Beck Boulevard from Collier Boulevard northbound motorists must turn right on the temporary Tollhouse Drive extension to south on Tollgate Boulevard. 

• Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures for southbound and northbound CR 951/Collier Boulevard during nighttime/overnight hours for crews to move equipment, deliver materials, and construct the overhead bridge work. 

• Motorists should expect both northbound and southbound CR 951/Collier Boulevard travel lanes to shift from Business Circle South to I-75 to create work zones for crews to construct the elevated roadway. 

• Motorists should expect the outside right turn lane from southbound SR 951 to westbound SR 84/Davis Boulevard closed.  Drivers can continue to turn right from the remaining open turn lane.  This closure is needed for crews to begin work for the bridge foundation installation and will remain in place through job completion. 

• Pedestrians should expect a sidewalk closure along SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) just west of SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) and along SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) between SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) and Business Circle North. Pedestrians may use SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) to Market Street to Business Circle South to access SR 951 (Collier Boulevard). 

• Motorists are advised that the SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) eastbound direct access ramp heading south to SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) is permanently closed. The eastbound to southbound right turn will be available at the intersection. 

• Motorists should expect reduced lane widths for southbound Collier Boulevard between Business Circle North and Business Circle South.  

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. The expected completion date is summer 2026. For more information please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/425843-2. 

I-75 at Pine Ridge Road (exit 107) Interchange Improvements: FDOT is reconstructing the I-75 at Pine Ridge Road interchange. The interchange improvements include reconstruction of the Pine Ridge Road Interchange converting to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) design, reconstruction of the interchange on and off ramps, construction of pedestrian and bicycle accommodations through the interchange, installation of new signals at the ramps, and resurfacing of Pine Ridge Road through the project area. 

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

• On Monday night, May 12, during overnight hours, motorists should expect a single lane closure on the northbound I-75 on-ramp for crews to pave. 

• Motorists should expect nighttime/overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Pine Ridge Road for crews to work in the median.  

• Crews will be working on drainage installation and roadway work.  

• Crews will be working on clearing and grubbing and installing erosion control throughout the project area.  

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. The expected completion date is mid-2027. For more information please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/445296-1.  

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Road base installation continues on the southbound roadway from south of West Villages Parkway to US 41. Road base installation, 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. Base and curb installation will continue on Center Road within the project limits. Daytime asphalt paving operations will occur Monday, May 12 through Friday May 16 at various locations throughout the jobsite. Motorists can expect intermittent flagging operations during the day on Center Road approaching River Road, and River Road just north of US 41. 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.

TRAFFIC PATTERN SHIFT:

• NEW Traffic Pattern: Starting on Thursday, May 22, all traffic on SR  777 (River Road) will be switched to the new southbound alignment temporarily, from just south of Aucilla Drive to just north of US-41. Following the shift, all motorists will use the future southbound River Road lanes from Venice Avenue to just north of US 41. Please watch for signs directing traffic and use caution when exiting neighborhoods onto River Road. Motorists are encouraged to slow down while traveling through the work zone. The new work zone created by the shift will become the future northbound alignment.