US 41 RoadWatch

View project: Edison Bridge and U.S. 41 Bridge Over Caloosahatchee River

• NOTICE:

  A double-lane closure is currently in effect on the northbound inside lanes and shoulder of the Edison Bridge to allow crews to maintain bridge joints. Upon completion of work in the inside lanes and shoulder, the double-lane closure will 
  be shifted to the northbound outside lanes and shoulder. Drivers are advised to reduce speed, allow additional travel time, and use caution when traveling through the work zone.

  
  For real-time traffic updates, visit FL511.com.

   

  Below are the normal working and operational hours -

  *Please note that the construction schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.*

  U.S. 41 Business over Edison Bridge (#120157 and #120158): Construction project: Beginning Friday, July 31, through September 2026, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight northbound and southbound lane closures on the Edison Bridge. Crews will be performing work on bridge joints. Motorists should use caution as they travel through the work zone.

  U.S. 41 over the Caloosahatchee Bridge (#120002): Construction project: Beginning Thursday, May 21, through September 2026, between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight northbound and southbound lane closures on the Caloosahatchee Bridge. Crews will be conducting pile jacket work. Motorists should use caution as they travel through the work zone.

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

• SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Curb placement, 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. Crews will conduct nighttime paving operations within the project limits. Flagging operations may be used to guide travelers through the work areas as paving corrections occur. Please use caution and follow all road work and regulatory signs when traveling through the project. 

   

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.

  •  Motorists can expect temporary south and northbound lane closures on U.S. 41 throughout the project limits as crews complete concrete work and punch list items.

  • Pedestrians can expect detours throughout the project and are encouraged to follow the detour signage and use caution.

  • Estimated project completion is mid- to 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.

  • Crews will be present intermittently during the day and overnight throughout the project as final operations are completed.
  • Expected 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.

  • Crews will be present intermittently throughout the project as final operations are completed.
  • Expected completion is mid-2026.

View project: US 41 (Tamiami Trail) from William Street to the Peace River Bridge

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

  • Expect potential lane closures for crews to work on signalization and lighting.
  • Crews will be working on installing new lighting from Retta Esplanade to the Peace River Bridge.
  • Motorists should use caution and expect to see trucks moving throughout the project.
  • The above activities are subject to change based on weather and unforeseen conditions. Expected completion in fall 2026.