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View project: State Road (SR) 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard Widening Project
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S.R. 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).
Recently, bicyclists and pedestrians have been observed entering the work zone and using shared-use paths within the project limits. Although these areas may appear finished, construction activities are still ongoing. These areas are not open to the public and may contain open excavations, fresh asphalt, or uncured concrete, posing significant safety hazards to anyone not affiliated with the project. These roadways and shared-use paths within the work zone are clearly marked as closed with signage. Additionally, vehicles have been observed driving through closed side streets while workers are present, creating a serious risk of injury or accident.
This week’s work will consist of:
· Reconstruction of S.R. 70 at Garnet Trail, including paving and pavement markings.
· Construction of curb pad and curb along S.R. 70 between Lorraine Road and Garnet Trail.
· Excavation of the pond on the north side of S.R. 70, west of Uihlein Road.
· Grading of the approach slabs for the easternmost S.R. 70 westbound bridge.
· Placement of concrete sidewalk and curb ramps at the intersection of Garnett Trail and S.R. 70.
· Installation of waterline and drainage pipe on the north side of S.R. 70 between Lorraine Road and Post Boulevard.
· Construction of concrete drainage flumes east of Bourneside Blvd.
· Installation of light poles and lighting conduit on the north side of S.R. 70.
· Grading, stabilization, and placement of base material for the future westbound S.R. 70 roadway between Uihlein Road and Garnet Trail..
Garnet Trail at S.R. 70 is closed for four weeks, weather permitting, while crews construct the roadway connection and side street. A detour is in place, directing traffic to Garnet Trail via Post Boulevard. Garnet Trail is scheduled to reopen September 4, weather permitting.
The estimated completion date for construction is summer 2027.
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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:
· Grading the swale and future shared-use path on the south side of S.R. 70 between Lindrick Lane and Bourneside Boulevard.
· Grading the swale and installing sod at C.R. 675 and S.R. 70.
· Grading roadway base material for the future roundabout at Lindrick Lane and S.R. 70.
· Maintaining temporary drainage on the north side of S.R. 70, east of 225th Street.
· Installing pull boxes and other components of proposed street lighting from 197th Street to 225th Street.
Lindrick Lane at S.R. 70 is closed for approximately two months while crews construct the south side of the Lindrick Lane roundabout. During the closure, motorists will not be permitted to enter or exit Lindrick Lane via S.R. 70. A full detour is in place, directing traffic via 213th Street. Message boards will be posted to assist motorists. Lindrick Lane is scheduled to reopen in September, weather permitting.
The estimated completion date for construction is summer 2027.