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. Crews will conduct drainage repairs and nighttime mainline paving operations within the project limits. Flagging operations may be used to guide travelers through the work areas as paving operations occur. Please use caution and follow all road work and regulatory signs when traveling 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 needed for crews to complete the project.
  • 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.

  • Motorists can expect temporary southbound and northbound lane closures on U.S. 41 throughout the project limits as crews install light poles and complete concrete work.
  • 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 nighttime temporary lane closures within the project limits to start again through late spring.
  • 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.

   

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 (weather and materials permitting) for final paving operations.
  • 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.

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 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 installing new lighting from Retta Esplanade to the Peace River Bridge.

  • The following activities are subject to change based on weather conditions and unforeseen conditions. Expected completion in Fall 2026.

   

View project: SR 35 (US 17) from US 41 to Bermont Road

• 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.

  • Beginning the week of Sunday, May 17, motorists can tentatively expect to see paving operations take place along U.S. 17 near Bermont Road.

     The following activities are subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. Expected completion is Fall 2026.