Construction Projects - FDOT Roadways
Updated June 2, 2023
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 resurfacing I-75, US 301 work, and pile driving for the construction of the new southbound on-ramp bridge over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.
- Nightly, from Sunday, June 4, through Tuesday, June 6, crews will close 19th Street E during the overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5.30 a.m. Flaggers will be present to allow local traffic and EMS through.
- Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
- 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 early 2025.
I-275 at US 41 (Exit 2): Construction project: Project improvements include new traffic signal at I-275 southbound off-ramp and replacing traffic signal at I-275 northbound off-ramp, pedestrian accommodations, and resurfacing within project limits. This week, crews will work on signal components.
- Motorists should expect single and double lane closures on US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
- Motorists should expect ramp closures at I-275 at US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
- Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-275 and US 41 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.
US 41 from 17th to Bayshore Road/ 26th Street, including the 23rd Street Roundabout, Palmetto: Construction: Crews have begun work in the area so please use caution in the construction zone and be alert for construction equipment in the area. Construction crews will be working at the intersection of US 41 BUS and 23rd Street. Crews are currently working on drainage and earthwork.
- Motorists can expect temporary daytime lane closures from north of 17th Street to just past 23rd Street throughout the duration of the project.
- Be cautious in the construction zone and reduce speed.Lanes have shifted with areas of uneven payment.
US US 301 from 60th Avenue East to Erie Road / Old Tampa Road: Construction: Motorists can expect nighttime lane closures for paving operations throughout the project limits from 9 PM to 6:30 AM. There will be limited daytime lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to pour concrete curbs, driveways, and sidewalks. Sidewalks are also being closed for the same operations with placed Pedestrian Detours. Motorists can expect construction vehicles in and out of the right-of-way limits. The scheduled completion is in August of 2023.
- Starting Sunday, June 4, through Thursday, June 8, there will be overnight paving on US 301 from 9 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Expect temporary delays and allow additional travel time.
SR SR 70 Westbound at Desoto County Line to Lorraine Road: Starting Monday, June 5, through Thursday, June 8, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., crews will be shoulder blading, replacing signs, repairing guardrail delineators, removing overgrown vegetation from under the guardrail, trimming trees, and replacing RPM’s. Motorists should expect lane closures (flagging operation) and shoulder closures.
SR 64 Anna Maria Island Draw Bridge: Maintenance: Crews will be performing maintenance overnight on Thursday, June 8, from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Please consider an alternate route as traffic will be reduced to one lane with flagging operations.
SR 62 just west of the county line: Permit project: Crews will be performing soil boring tests starting June 7-8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be intermittent temporary lane closures both east and westbound. Please use caution and expect possible delays.
SR 684 Cortez Road from US 41/14th Street to 30th Avenue West: Permit project: Manatee County will be removing and installing new landscaping within the median. There will be intermittent north and south bound inside lane closures through the end of July from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please watch for lane shifts and allow extra travel time.