Construction Projects - FDOT Roadways
Updated Aug 8, 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 I-75 widening, drainage and utility work on US 301, and pile driving for the construction of the new southbound on-ramp bridge over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.
- 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. Estimated completion is early 2024.
US 41 from 17th to Bayshore Road/ 26th Street, including the 23rd Street Roundabout, Palmetto: Construction: Work is underway 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.
- Paving is underway in the area.
- Motorists can expect temporary daytime lane closures from north of 17th Street to just past 23rd Street throughout the duration of the project.
- Lanes have shifted with areas of uneven payment. Please be cautious in the construction zone and reduce speed.
US 41 Northbound at the Green Bridge: Bridge maintenance: Temporary lane closures have been rescheduled for Friday, August 4, starting at 8 a.m. Crews will be performing bridge maintenance. Motorists should anticipate slow moving traffic and add additional travel time or consider an alternate route.
US 41 at Magellan Drive Both North and Southbound: Maintenance: On Monday, August 6, through Wednesday, August 9, motorists can expect intermittent nighttime lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Crews will be milling and resurfacing in front of Sara Bay Marina in Manatee County.
US 301 from 60th Avenue East to Erie Road / Old Tampa Road: Construction: Motorists can expect temporary daytime lane closures from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for concrete work. Motorists can expect construction vehicles in and out of the right-of-way limits. The scheduled completion is in August of 2023.
US 19 Northbound On Ramp (ramp at US 41 southbound): Maintenance: On Sunday, August 6, and Monday, August 7, motorists can expect nighttime ramp closure from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Crews will be milling and resurfacing the northbound ramp. Vehicles will be able to get onto US 19 from the northbound ramp at the US 19 and 41 northbound split.
SR 64 between 17th Street East to 27th Street East: Permit project: Through October FPL will be installing 35 new power poles. Motorists should anticipate intermittent eastbound outside lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Please use caution in the area and be alert for lane shifts. Motorists may wish to use alternate routes or allow extra travel time.