Current Road Work Updates

See the map and table below for current road work with possible lane and full road closures. Some closures are intermittent or overnight. See "Notes" for more information. Additional construction projects are listed below for FDOT (State) roadways. Visit our Smart Traffic website for live updates and traffic camera views of our roads.

Current Road work INCLUDING POSSIBLE Closures

Construction Projects - FDOT Roadways

Updated January 9, 2024

I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): 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 Overpass at 44^th Avenue East  Lane Closures: Permit project: Lane closures on I-75 are expected to begin in early February 2025 while crews pour the bridge deck.

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 can expect nighttime shoulder and lane closures along US 301 for shoulder construction at the intersections between 25^th Court East and 53^rd Avenue East.

   

• Motorists can expect nighttime shoulder and lane closures along US 301 for outside shoulder resurfacing between 9th Street West and 63^rd Avenue East. 

   

• Motorists can expect nighttime lane closures throughout the project with daytime lane closures on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

   

• Motorists can expect additional roadwork at the rail crossing where US 301 and US 41 merge starting on Sunday, January 11, and continuing for approximately three weeks.

   

  The project’s expected completion is early 2025.

   

  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 so travelers are reminded to exercise caution and observe the new traffic patterns, especially at the intersections.

   

• Project completion is expected mid-2025.

   

  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 East of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to West of Lorraine Road: Construction project: Crews are  milling and resurfacing SR 70 from east of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to west of Lorriane Road. Motorists should use caution in the area and consider alternate routes or add additional overnight travel time.

   

• Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and flagging operations from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

   

  The estimated completion date is mid-2025.

   

  SR 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard, Bradenton: 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. Light pole bases and underground conduit will be installed east of Uihlein Road. Bourneside Boulevard continues to be closed, with reconstruction of the roadway with lighting and drainage improvements. Drainage work will continue on SR 70 between Greenbrook Boulevard and Lorraine Road.

   

  Work will continue with construction of two eastbound bridges with removal of concrete forms. 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 equipment 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.

   

  Bourneside Boulevard is closed to construct the south portion of the Bourneside Boulevard roundabout. During this time, no traffic will be permitted on Bourneside Boulevard between The Masters Avenue and SR 70 in either direction while the existing roadway will be under construction. Motorists should use caution in the area and follow the provided detour route provided by way of The Masters Avenue to Lorraine Road. The closure will be in place until mid-February 2025.

   

  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 E. 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 Waterbury Road on the south side of SR 70. Crews will install perimeter erosion control devices throughout the project and continue rough grading for the future shared use path on the south side of SR 70; this work will be off the roadway along the project limits. Work will occur Sunday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 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 along SR 70 on the south side of the roadway. This burning has been coordinated with local Florida Forest Service and will only occur during allowed daytime.

   SR 64 from 9^th Street East to Braden River: Construction project: Crews are working on milling and resurfacing, adding drainage improvements, replacing guardrails, new pedestrian signals, temporary and permanent electrical improvements, pavement reconstruction, sidewalks and curb and ramp reconstruction, signing and pavement markings, signalization, and lighting.

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• Pedestrians can expect detours throughout the project and are encouraged to use caution.

   

• Motorists can expect lane closures overnight, starting after 7:30 p.m. for milling and resurfacing.

   

• Project completion is anticipated mid-2025, weather permitting.

   

  SR 64 at Lorraine Road South and 145^th Street North: Construction project: Crews are working on the conversion of the traffic signal to a free-flowing roundabout.

   

• The 145^th Street entrance at SR 64  has been reopened to motorists.

   

• Motorists can access the 7-Eleven and the Express Oil Change can use the business entrances west of 145^th Street.

   

• The traffic signal at Lorraine Road will remain deactivated.

   

  SR 64 from 43^rd Street West to 15^th Street East and from 10^th Street West to 10^th Street East: Construction project: Construction is near completion for the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton.

   

• Overnight paving will continue as needed.

SR 64 from East of Manatee River to Bill Parrish Road: Construction project: 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.