Due to Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, regularly scheduled construction has been temporarily suspended in Sarasota, Manatee, Polk and Hardee Counties.

Sunday, October 20th to Saturday, October 26th:

Nighttime southbound bridge closures on Wednesday night, October 23 and Thursday night, October 24 between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. for overhead sign installation. 

Loop Ramp: The southbound exit loop ramp closed on October 1st and will remain closed for four weeks (weather pending) to facilitate sidewalk construction.

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.

• Motorists should expect daytime inside and outside lane closures northbound from William Street to Carmalita Street.
• Motorists should expect a southbound inside lane closure from West Virginia Avenue to William Street.
• Motorists should expect an outside turn lane closure from US 41 onto Carmelita Street. 

Phase 2 Detour - Cross Street will be closed for the duration of Phase Two 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. 

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

Continued work placing Erosion Control devices. Motorists should expect possible shoulder closures during the daytime.

• 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 PM to 7 AM.

Road Watch Update:

US 41 and Crystal Drive Intersection: Project consists of intersection improvements at US 41 and Crystal Drive.

Motorists should anticipate intermittent daytime right turn lane closures and intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the intersection of US 41 and Crystal Drive.

The lanes will be closed for concrete sidewalk demo and re-installation as well as signal work.

Motorists should use caution while crews work near the roadway.