US 41 RoadWatch

View project: SR 777 River Road from US 41 to I-75

• S.R. 777 River Road from I-75 to U.S. 41: Construction project: Road embankment installation continues on the northbound roadway from Aucilla Drive to U.S. 41, and Venice Avenue to I-75. As embankment is completed, drainage installations, subgrade mixing, curb placement, and roadway grading will continue. Sod installation, signal, ITS, and lighting work are ongoing. 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. 

View project: US 41 (SR 45) from N of SR 55 (US 19) to N of 69th Street E

• U.S. 41 (S.R. 45) from North of U.S. 19 (S.R. 55) to 69th Street East (Erie Road). Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will construct median modifications to reduce conflict points and improve safety starting in early 2026. The project improvements include drainage, guardrail, milling and resurfacing on U.S. 41 from north of S.R. 55 (U.S. 19) to north of 69th Street East (Erie Road). Crews will apply new signing and pavement markings once the final paving has been completed. The project limits are approximately 2.6 miles.

  • Motorists can expect intermittent interior and exterior lane closures northbound and southbound on U.S. 41 as crews continue concrete, drainage, guardrail and sod work in the median within the project limits during the day.
  • Throughout the next few months, weather permitting, motorists can expect intermittent interior and exterior nighttime lane closures on northbound and southbound U.S. 41 as crews continue milling and resurfacing operations.
    •  Starting in late April, as weather permits, motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on U.S. 41 at 49th Street for installation of intelligent transportation loops. One lane at a time will be closed for this operation.
  • Please be aware of workers and construction equipment /noise during daytime and overnight hours.
  • Motorists can expect temporary uneven pavement throughout the project limits until final completion.
  • Plan for additional time or choose an alternate route if needed.
  • Estimated completion is mid-2026.

   

View project: US 41 (SR 45) from 63rd Avenue to 53rd Avenue

• U.S. 41 (SR 45) from 63rd Avenue to 53rd Avenue: Construction project: Crews have begun a safety project on U.S. 41 from 63rd Avenue to 53rd Avenue. The project limits cover approximately 1.27 miles. Crews will install curb and gutter, sidewalk, signalization, lighting, pedestrian beacons at seven new mid-block crosswalks, vehicle detection systems and apply new signing and pavement markings.

  • Through early spring, motorists can expect temporary southbound and northbound inside and outside lane closures on U.S. 41 throughout the project limits.
  • Pedestrians can expect detours throughout the project and are encouraged to follow the detour signage and use caution.
  • Please use caution while traveling through an active construction zone and watch for workers in and around the project limits.
  • Estimated project completion is late 2026.

   

View project: US 41 (SR 45) from Lychee Rd to Bay St - Resurfacing

• US 41 from West of Lychee Road to South of East Bay Street: Construction project: Crews are milling and resurfacing US 41 from west of Lychee Road to south of East Bay Street in Sarasota County.  In addition to resurfacing, crews will perform shoulder treatment and apply new signing and pavement markings. The project limits cover approximately 3.1 miles.

  • Motorists can expect intermittent nighttime temporary lane closures within the project limits through early spring.
  • Motorists can expect areas of uneven pavement throughout the project area. While transitions are within the tolerances stated in the FDOT Standard Plans, motorists should use caution and follow the posted speed limits.
  • Motorists can expect crews to be present intermittently during the day throughout the project.
  • Estimated project completion is mid-2026.

View project: US 41 (SR 45) FROM W OF WEST VILLAGES PKWY TO W OF WOODMERE RD

• US 41 from West of West Villages Parkway to Woodmere Road: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will begin milling and resurfacing US 41 from west of West Villages Parkway to Woodmere Road. The project limits cover approximately 5 miles. In addition to resurfacing crews will perform shoulder treatment, install vehicle detection systems and apply new signing and pavement markings.

  •  Motorists can expect nighttime temporary single-lane closures within the project limits starting again in late April for resurfacing operations.
  • Motorists can expect areas of uneven pavement throughout the project area. While transitions are within the tolerances stated in the FDOT Standard Plans, motorists should use caution and follow the posted speed limits.
  • Motorists can expect crews to be present intermittently during the day throughout the project.
  • Estimated project completion is mid-2026.