SR 70 at Kissimmee River Bridge and Popash Slough Bridge: Construction Project: Crews will begin bridge repair and rehabilitation work next week on SR 70 at the Kissimmee River Bridge and Popash Slough Bridge.

• Intermittent lane closures will occur throughout the project, with traffic reduced to one lane as needed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including through the weekend of June 14–15, 2025
• Motorists should be aware of changing traffic patterns, heavy equipment, and workers present in the construction zone.
• Use caution when traveling through the area and obey posted signage and flagging operations.

Estimated project completion is summer 2025.

SR 70 from Peace River to Southeast Baker Street: Construction project: Crews will reconstruct approximately 3.4 miles of SR 70 within the City of Arcadia. The project includes the installation of new drainage facilities, relocation and addition of sanitary and water main utilities, upgrading traffic signals, reconstructing sidewalks, and installing street lighting in various locations. During construction, lane closures will occur on SR 70. Temporary pedestrian pathways are in place while sidewalks are under construction. Detours will be implemented while crews work on side roads. Please follow posted signage and use caution in the area.

• Eastbound SR 70 traffic is currently using the north lane up to Lee Avenue. Between Lee Avenue and Dade Avenue, traffic shifts to the south lane and continues in the south lane until Roger Avenue, where it shifts back to the north lane, utilizing the preexisting westbound south lane.
• Westbound SR 70 traffic remains on the north side of the roadway until Volusia Avenue, where it shifts to the south lane. Between Manatee Avenue and Dade Avenue, traffic shifts back to the north lane.
• Westbound SR 70 traffic between Volusia Avenue and Dade Avenue is expected to shift from the south side to the north lane in approximately one month.

Estimated completion is early to mid-2027.

SR 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard, Bradenton: Construction project: This project includes widening SR 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard from a two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane or six-lane divided roadway, depending on the location, construction of roundabouts on SR 70 at Uihlein Road, Del Webb Boulevard, and Bourneside Boulevard, intersection improvements at the existing signalized intersection of Greenbrook Boulevard and Lorraine Road, construction of four bridges over two Braden River crossing locations, new drainage system, construction of 10-foot shared use paths, street lighting, and landscaping, and installation of new fiber optic cable connecting the two signalized intersections to Manatee County’s regional Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS).

This week’s work will consist of:

• Eastbound traffic has been shifted onto newly constructed eastbound lanes between Uihlein Road and east of Bourneside Boulevard. Eastbound traffic will not be able to access Bourneside Boulevard North of SR 70. Westbound traffic will be able to access north Bourneside Boulevard as it can currently. A detour will be in place to route eastbound traffic to north Bourneside Boulevard via Uihlein Road to Rangeland Parkway.

• Crews will install lighting conduit and light poles between Greenbrook Boulevard and Uihlein Road.

• Crews will import and grade roadway base material between newly constructed eastbound bridges.

• Sod will be placed along the outside swales for eastbound SR 70 between Uihlein Road and Bourneside Boulevard.

• There are plans under review to implement a new traffic pattern for westbound traffic, transitioning to the newly built roadway next to the current eastbound traffic, and implanting a temporary roundabout at Bourneside Boulevard. A more accurate timeline will be communicated to the travelling public once the reviews are completed. Please use caution and be aware of changing traffic conditions.

Please use caution and watch for trucks and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits. Work will occur Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area.

Bourneside Boulevard is closed to construct the south portion of the Bourneside Boulevard roundabout. During this time, no traffic will be permitted on Bourneside Boulevard between The Masters Avenue and SR 70 in either direction while the existing roadway will be under construction. Motorists should use caution in the area and follow the designated detour route provided via The Masters Avenue to Lorraine Road. The closure is expected to be in place into June 2025.

Greenbrook Boulevard is expected to be closed in summer 2025 to construct the south portion of the Greenbrook Boulevard intersection. During this time no traffic will be permitted on Greenbrook Boulevard between SR 70 and Skip Jack Loop in either direction. The north side of Greenbrook Boulevard and SR 70 will remain open. A complete detour and message boards will be provided in advance of the closure being implemented.

SR 70 from Bourneside Boulevard to Waterbury Road, Bradenton: Construction project: This project includes widening SR 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 5-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:

·         Grade for the future shared-use path and roadway on the south side of SR 70 between 197th Street and Meadow Dove Lane.

·         Drainage work will continue with the installation of underground storm drainage pipe on the north side of SR 70 between 225th Street and CR 675.

·         Future eastbound construction will continue with embankment hauling and stabilized subgrade construction across from the future pond, between 197th Street and 225th Street, on the South side of SR 70.

·         Drainage swale grading will continue between 213th Street and Meadow Dove Lane on the South side of SR 70.

·         Utility relocation work will occur on the North side of SR 70 on the shoulder.

·         Installation of concrete foundations and pull boxes for future lighting on the south side of SR 70 from west of 213th Street to Panther Ridge Trail.

A traffic shift for both directions of SR 70 in between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street is being scheduled for June. There will be no closures for this shift, but please use additional caution and be advised that the posted speed limit in this area will be reduced to 35 mph. There will not be detours associated with the shift, but message boards will be provided, and advanced notice with specific closure dates will be provided once available.

In the upcoming months, Lindrick Lane, 213th Street, Pather Ridge Trail, and Meadow Dove Lane will be closed at SR 70 to construct the south portions of each intersection’s roundabout. The north side of these intersections will not be impacted. These closures are tentatively planned to begin in late summer and will occur one at a time with no concurrent closures. Detours and message boards will be provided, and advanced notice with specific closure dates will be provided once available.