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.

• Through early February, motorists can expect intermittent interior and exterior lane closures northbound and southbound on U.S. 41 as crews continue concrete, drainage, and guardrail 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 begin milling and resurfacing operations.
• 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.

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

U.S. 41 (SR 45) from 63rd Avenue to 53rd Avenue: Construction project: Crews have begin 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.

• Motorists can expect temporary inside lane closures closest to the medians both northbound and southbound throughout the project limits from January 26 through January 30.
• Motorists can expect temporary inside lane closures closest to the medians on the southbound lanes throughout the project from February 2 through February 6, and from February 9 through February 13.
• Starting the week of February 9, motorists can expect the right two northbound lanes on U.S. 41 near the IHOP to be temporarily closed for approximately two weeks as crews complete utility work in the area.
• Motorists can expect temporary southbound and northbound lane closures on U.S. 41 throughout the project limits.
• Estimated project completion is late 2026.

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.

• Starting next week, motorists should expect nighttime temporary outside lane closures within the project limits.
• Motorists can expect crews to be intermittently working in and around the project limits during the day.
• Motorists can expect areas of uneven pavement throughout the project area. Please exercise caution when traveling through active construction zones.
• Estimated project completion is mid- 2026.

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 intermittent temporary single-lane closures overnight, weather permitting.
• Motorists can expect areas of uneven pavement throughout the project area. Please exercise caution when traveling through active construction zones.
•  Motorists can expect crews to be present intermittently during the day throughout the project.
• Expected completion is mid-2026.

S.R. 29 and S.R. 90 (U.S. 41) Resurfacing and Road Improvements: FDOT is resurfacing S.R. 29 from north of Wagon Wheel Road to south of I-75, and S.R. 90 (U.S. 41) from south of Southwest Boulevard to north of Thomasson Drive in Collier County. Improvements to both S.R. 29 and U.S. 41 include milling and resurfacing, shoulder improvements and new signing and pavement markings. Additional improvements to U.S. 41 include reconstruction of concrete sidewalks, replacement of curbs and installation of pedestrian curb ramps, and replacement of traffic signal detection loops. 

The following activities are subject to change based on weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. 

• Motorists should anticipate lane closures throughout the duration of construction.  

Work on U.S. 41 and S.R. 29:  

• Crews will be working on striping during nighttime/overnight hours with lane closures anticipated from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Flaggers will be on site to assist motorists. 

• Crews will also be working on final punch list items throughout the project area.  

Crews are working close to the roadway. Please exercise caution in the work zone, obey the posted speed limits, and anticipate delays. The expected completion date is early 2026. 

S.R. 45 (U.S. 41) from the Lee County Line to north of Old U.S. 41: Construction Project: The improvements under this project will include milling and resurfacing of the roadway, and pavement markings on S.R. 45 (U.S. 41) from the Lee  County Line to north of Old U.S. 41 in Collier County: 

• Motorists should expect nighttime/overnight single and double lane closures, 
  Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. 

U.S. 41 (Tamiami Trail) from William Street to Peace River Bridge: Construction Project: The contractor is working to install new signals and lighting along U.S.41 northbound.

•  Expect potential lane closures for crews to work on signalization and lighting.
  • The following activities are subject to change based on weather conditions 
  and unforeseen conditions. Expected completion in Fall 2026.

SR 35 (US 17) from Tamiami Trail (US 41) to Bermont Road: Construction project - The contractor is continuing to mill and repave SR 35 (US 17) from the Florida Street Bridge to Bermont Road.

• Nightly Lane closures will be needed for widening at Bermont and for 
  driveways.
  • Nightly Lane closures will be needed for milling & paving on Marion.
  • Daytime Lane closures for conduit boring.
  • Daytime shoulder closures for grading in the median and outside for sod and 
  laying sod.
  • Shoulder closures for grading median and sodding.
  • The following activities are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen 
  circumstances. Expected completion is Fall 2026.