Construction Projects - FDOT Roadways
Updated November 7, 2024
I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): Construction project: Project will widen the I-75 from SR 64 to the Manatee River, reconfigure the I-75/US 301 interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration, construct new bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp, and US 301 improvements. This week, crews will work on I-75 paving; drainage, utility, and median work on US 301; and, decking on the new bridges over the Manatee River.
- Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
- Motorists should expect lane closures on US 301 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
- Motorists should expect lane closures on Tidewater Preserve Boulevard through the duration of bridge construction
- Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and US 301 through the duration of the construction.
- Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the interstate through the duration of the construction.
Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway. Estimated completion is late 2025.
I-75 and the new 44th Avenue Flyover Bridge: Permit project: Manatee County contractors have scheduled northbound lane closures to begin Wednesday night, November 13, 2024. This work will continue for approximately two weeks. to install the span. Motorists should use caution in the area
US 41 BUS from 26th Street West to US 19 in Palmetto: Construction project: Crews will be resurfacing the US 41 BUS roadway from 26th Street West to US 19. Motorists can expect overnight lane closures as they finalize the project.
US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews have begun a 7.6-mile improvement project consisting of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening in areas, base work, curb and gutter, sidewalk, guardrail, drainage improvements, bridge expansion joints, signalization, signing, and pavement marking.
- Motorists should expect shoulder closures including pedestrian access restrictions along the US 301 corridor north and southbound between 25th Court East and 9th Avenue East. Alternate pedestrian routes will be clearly posted. To maintain safety, pedestrians should follow the posted detour signage.
- Motorists can expect right-turn lane closures at the intersections of US 301 and Tallevast Road to 9th Avenue East.
- Motorists can expect nighttime shoulder and lane closures along US 301 for milling and resurfacing between 63rd Avenue East and 9th Avenue East. Please use caution and be aware of crews in the area.
- Motorists should expect lane closures southbound US 301 between 9th Street and 63rd Avenue East from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Sunday night through Friday morning.
- STARTING NOVEMBER 14, THURSDAY: An overnight detour will be in place from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. at US 301 and 9th Avenue East. The closure limit is between the US-301/US-41 split and 15th Street East.
The project’s expected completion is late 2024.
US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road Roundabout: Permit project: This roadway project includes widening approximately 1 mile of Moccasin Wallow Road from a two-lane to four-lane (two in each direction) between U.S. 301 and 115th Avenue East, roadway drainage, signalized intersections, street lighting, pedestrian-activated crossings, multi-use path, sidewalk, bicycle lanes and construction of a roundabout at the U.S. 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road intersection.
Occasional traffic shifts will be implemented on Moccasin Wallow Road through mid-October 2024, from west of 115th Avenue East to U.S. 301, to accommodate paving operations. Travelers are reminded to exercise caution and observe the new traffic patterns, especially at the intersections, as well as construction vehicles operating within the project area.
US 301 and SR 37: Construction: Crews are working in the project limits. Please use caution and be prepared to slow down.
SR 789 Gulf of Mexico Drive through Longboat Key: Motorists are advised to use due caution and expect delays along this roadway due to an island-wide debris collection operation along the entire Gulf of Mexico Drive right-of-way. Flagged single lanes are facilitating the safe loading of debris trucks. Cyclists are also urged to avoid the area as unsafe conditions exist within the bike lanes during debris removal.
SR 70 /15th Street East: Construction project: Motorists can expect temporary flagging operations as needed. Overnight paving is scheduled. Motorists should use caution in the area and consider alternate routes or add additional overnight travel time.
SR 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard: Construction project: This project includes widening SR 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard from a two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane or six-lane divided roadway, depending on the location, construction of roundabouts on SR 70 at Uihlein Road, Del Webb Boulevard, and Bourneside Boulevard, intersection improvements at the existing signalized intersection of Greenbrook Boulevard and Lorraine Road, construction of four bridges over two Braden River crossing locations, new drainage system, construction of 10-foot shared use paths, street lighting, and landscaping, and installation of new fiber optic cable connecting the two signalized intersections to Manatee County’s regional Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS).
This week, crews will work to spread, mix, and grade the roadway subgrade and base material from Uihlein Road to the eastern limits of the project. Roadway embankment grading will continue throughout the project limits with construction of curb pads, followed by curb installation. Drainage work will continue on SR 70 between Del Webb Boulevard and Greenbrook Boulevard.
Work will continue with construction of two eastbound bridges. The westernmost bridge will have the bridge deck forms removed and begin preparations for approach slabs. All work will occur during daytime hours.
All work will be off the roadway with no planned long-term lane closures. However, it is expected that eastbound traffic will be interrupted for short periods of time throughout the day with flaggers as the dump trucks cross from east to west at the bridge locations. Please use caution and watch for trucks and construction vehicles entering or exiting the work zone throughout the construction limits. Work will occur Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area.
The Contractor will continue reconstruction of Del Webb Boulevard at SR 70 during daytime hours. During this time, no traffic entering or exiting is allowed while the existing roadway will be under construction. Motorists should use caution in the area and follow the provided detour route provided to Del Webb’s southern entrance off Masters Avenue.
SR 70 from Bourneside Boulevard to Waterbury Road: Construction project: This project includes widening SR 70 from Bourneside Boulevard to Waterbury Road from a two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane divided roadway, Safety features will include roundabouts to be constructed at 197th Street East/Lindrick Lane, 213th Street East, 225th Street East/Panther Ridge Trail and County Road 675/Waterbury Road. The project will also include the installation of a new drainage system, new curb and gutter, construction of 10-foot shared-use paths and 5-foot paved shoulders on both sides of the roadway, street lighting throughout the project and landscaping inside the roundabouts.
The contractor will be working on clearing existing trees and vegetation in the future pond area, between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street East on the north side of SR 70 and clearing existing vegetation from the roadway to the right of way along SR 70 from Lindrick Lane and 225th Street East on the south side of SR 70. Crews will install perimeter erosion control devices throughout the project; this work will be off the roadway along the project limits. Work will occur Sunday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please use caution and be aware of workers and flaggers in the area.
Notice: The Contractor will have permitted prescribed burns of cleared vegetation and trees in the future pond area, between Lindrick Lane and 213th Street E. on the north side of SR 70. This burning has been coordinated with local Florida Forest Service and will only occur during allowed daytime hours. Burns are regulated on a day-by-day basis and consider changes in weather
SR 70 (53rd Avenue West) Westbound from 15th Street East to 9th Street East: Maintenance: Crews will be repairing the outside lane roadway requiring a lane closure. Work is scheduled for November 12 through November 19, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SR 64 at Lorraine Road South and 145th Street North: Construction: Crews have begun work on the conversion of the traffic signal to a free-flowing roundabout.
- After the Rye Road Roundabout, SR 64 becomes a single lane in each direction. Please use caution for shifting lane patterns.
- UPDATED: Starting in November / December, the project will shift work to Phase III moving work to the opposite side of the road at SR 64 and 145th Street (by the 7-11 Convenience Store). This will include closing the 145th Street access to SR 64 for approximately 30 - 60 days. Please use the Rye Road access to the Mill Creek subdivision.
- Lorraine Road is open for right turns only onto Lorraine Road or alternately onto SR 64.
- The traffic signal at Lorraine Road will remain deactivated.
SR 64 at Bourneside Boulevard to Rangeland Parkway: Permit project: Manatee County has closed this section of Bourneside Boulevard through October. Please choose an alternate route.
SR 64 from 43rd Street West to 15th Street East and from 10th Street West to 10th Street East: Construction project: Construction is underway for the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton. Please use caution.
- Overnight paving: will run through December.
- Consider alternate routes.
SR 64 from East of Manatee River to Bill Parrish Road: Construction: Crews are making drainage improvements and replacing ditch pavement, shoulder gutter, guardrail, along with signing and pavement markings. Please be alert for lane closures and/ or flagging operations.
SR 37 from SR 62 to Polk County Line: Construction: Motorists can expect daytime lane closures all week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., either north or southbound as crews work on sod placement.