State Road 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard: Construction project: This project includes widening S.R. 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 S.R. 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).

Notice: Please refrain from entering the work zone. New pavement has recently been installed that gives the impression of completed areas of work, but these areas are still active and use by non-project staff is a safety hazard as trucks, equipment, and work is ongoing. All new shared use path and roadways remain closed until further notice. The work zone is an active construction area. For the safety of all, please stay out of the work area.

This week’s work will consist of:

• Excavation of the pond on the north side of S.R. 70 west of Uihlein Road.

• Driving bridge piles for the westernmost westbound bridge.

• Begin demolition of the existing box culvert to prepare for a new westbound bridge, east of Uihlein Road.

• Grading stabilization between Bourneside Boulevard and Polo Run on the north side of S.R. 70.

• Installing drainage on the north side of State Road 70 between Uihlein Road and Bourneside Boulevard.

• Installing new signal hardware at the intersection of Post Blvd. and SR 70.

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

State Road 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 5-foot paved shoulders on both sides of the roadway, street lighting throughout the project and landscaping inside the roundabouts.

Notice: Please refrain from entering the work zone. New pavement has recently been installed that gives the impression of completed areas of work, but these areas are still active and use by non-project staff is a safety hazard as trucks, equipment, and work is ongoing. All new shared use path and roadways remain closed until further notice. The work zone is an active construction area. For the safety of all, please stay out of the work area.

This week’s work will consist of:

• Continuing eastbound construction with stabilized subgrade and base work between Panther Ridge Trail and east of Meadow Dove Lane on the south side of S.R. 70.
• Backfilling of a box culvert between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street within the existing S.R. 70 lanes where traffic was previously diverted.
• Paving new eastbound roadway from west of Panther Ridge Trail to west of Meadow Dove Lane. Temporary markings will be added in preparation for a later traffic shift to reopen Panther Ridge Trail.
• Clearing on the north side of S.R. 70 for future shared-use path at 197th Street.
• Relocating utilities on the north side of S.R. 70.

Panther Ridge Trail is closed for construction of the south portion of the Panther Ridge Trail roundabout. During this time, no traffic will be permitted to enter or exit Panther Ridge Trail via S.R. 70. A complete detour is in place, with message boards directing traffic along the detour route. This closure is expected to remain in effect through the end of the year.

S.R. 70 from Peace River to Southeast Baker Street: Construction project: Crews will reconstruct approximately 3.4 miles of S.R. 70 within the City of Arcadia. The project includes the installation of new drainage facilities, relocation and addition of sanitary and water and utilities, upgrading traffic signals, reconstructing sidewalks, and installing street lighting in various locations. During construction, lane closures will occur on S.R. 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 S.R. 70 traffic is currently using the right lane from the Peace River to Baldwin Avenue. Between Baldwin Avenue and Dade Avenue, traffic shifts to the left lane, then back to the right lane past Dade Avenue. No lane restrictions are in place past Baker Street.
• Westbound S.R. 70 traffic shifts onto the south side of the roadway past Baker Street to facilitate box culvert construction. Past Roger Avenue, traffic utilizes the newly constructed left lane until Luther Avenue. Between Luther Avenue and Manatee Avenue, westbound traffic uses the right lane. At Manatee Avenue, traffic shifts into the newly constructed left lane. No lane restrictions are in place past the Peace River.
• Starting 6 p.m. Friday, December 12, through 6 a.m. Monday, December 15, 2025, rotating lane closures will occur on northbound U.S. 17 (Brevard Avenue) at eastbound S.R. 70 (Magnolia Avenue) to facilitate City of Arcadia utility installation.
• Truck traffic turning from eastbound S.R. 70 onto northbound U.S. 17 will be detoured onto Pine Street via southbound U.S. 17. from Pine Street, trucks may return to northbound U.S. 17.
• Motorists and truck drivers should use caution and follow all posted detour signs. Traffic on Pine Street should exercise caution around large turning vehicles and allow extra space.
• Motorists are urged to use caution when approaching traffic shifts and to follow all lane markings and posted signage.

          Estimated completion is early to mid-2027.