US 41 from North of Port Commons from north of Port Commons to State College of Florida, Sarasota: Construction project: Project improvements include milling and resurfacing, guardrail, drainage improvements, signing and pavement markings, and signalization improvements. Expected completion is fall 2024.

This week, crews will work on asphalt paving and miscellaneous construction activities. Motorists should expect daytime lane closures from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and nighttime lane closures from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Motorists should use caution when making U-turns and be aware of workers in the area. Please use caution and watch for workers and flaggers, and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits.

Sunday, December 8th to Saturday, December 14th:

Nighttime southbound bridge closures will begin Sunday night, December 8 and continue through Thursday night, December 12 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from West Villages Parkway to US 41. Drainage installations, sod placement, and curb and gutter installations will continue throughout the project. Signal, ITS, and lighting work is ongoing, and River Road pothole maintenance will continue as necessary on all current travel ways through the project. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations. 

US 41 (Tamiami Trail) from William Street to Peace River Bridge: Construction Project:

The contractor is removing asphalt roadway, curbs, and sidewalks to begin drainage installation at the proposed roundabout location. Work will also begin excavating along the northbound right shoulder before placing temporary asphalt for a future traffic shift.

• Daytime and nighttime-overnight lane closures on US 41 northbound from William Street to Carmalita Street ·          between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

• Daytime and nighttime-overnight lane closure on US 41 southbound from West Virginia Avenue to William Street between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.

• Motorists should expect a lane closure from Carmelita Street onto US 41 northbound.

• Phase 3 Detour - Cross Street will be closed for the duration of Phase Three construction. Motorists attempting to access Carmalita Street from Cross Street will have to use the posted detour. They will turn left on West Charlotte Avenue, then right on Taylor Street, and continue until they reach Carmalita Street.

• Phase 3A Traffic Shift – Traffic is shifted near the proposed roundabout along US 41 northbound and will be reduced to ONE lane. This traffic shift is expected to last one month.

SR 35 (U.S. 17) from Tamiami Trail (US 41) to Bermont Road: Construction project:

The contractor continues milling and paving operations between Nesbit Street and I-75.

• Motorists should expect daytime shoulder closures on eastbound and westbound SR 35 (US 17).

• Motorists should expect nighttime/overnight lane closures on eastbound and westbound SR 35 (US 17) between the hours of 7 p.m. to 9 a.m.