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. Third lane widening operations on the southbound lanes will begin at Venice Avenue. Flagging operations may be used from Venice Avenue to Center Road to guide travelers through the work area.

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.

Ramp closures (weather permitting):

Sunday, March 15: The U.S. 41 northbound to U.S. 41 southbound ramp will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists will be detoured to continue northbound, turning left onto Experimental Farm Road, then motorists can turn left onto southbound U.S. 19 to continue to southbound U.S. 41.

Monday, March 16: The U.S. 41 southbound ramp to northbound U.S. 19 will be closed from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists will be detoured to continue southbound past the ramp via the loop, following the loop to head back northbound, passing south of the ramp onto U.S. 19 northbound.

Please use caution and follow posted signage during the ramp closures and detours.

• 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.
• 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.

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 March, 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.

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 nighttime temporary outside and inside lane closures within the project limits through March.
• Motorists can expect areas of uneven pavement throughout the project area. Please exercise caution when traveling through active construction zones and follow posted speed limits.
• Motorists can expect crews to be present intermittently during the day throughout the project.
• 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 nighttime temporary single-lane closures within the project limits.
• Motorists can expect areas of uneven pavement throughout the project area. Please exercise caution when traveling through active construction zones and follow posted speed limits
• Motorists can expect crews to be present intermittently during the day throughout the project.
• Expected completion is mid-2026.

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.
• Crews will be working on ADA ramps at U.S 41 northbound at Olympia Avenue and U.S. 41 northbound at Marion Avenue.
• 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.

• Daytime shoulder closures for grading in the median and outside for placement of sod and signs.

• Nighttime closures for overhead signalization and signage.

• The activities above are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Expected completion is fall 2026.