MANATEE COUNTY
I-75 at SR 64/Manatee Avenue Interchange (Exit 220): Construction project: Crews are currently widening northbound and southbound I-75 and performing ramp, grading, and drainage work. Next week crews will be shifting traffic to a new traffic pattern.
- On Monday, May 14, during the nighttime/overnight hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting, WESTBOUND SR 64 travel lanes will shift to the temporary lanes constructed toward the outside of the road.
- On Wednesday, May 16, during the nighttime/overnight hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting, EASTBOUND SR 64 travel lanes will shift to the temporary lanes constructed toward the median.
- On Thursday, May 17th, during the nighttime/overnight hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting, Exit 220 will open for all exiting northbound I-75 traffic to reach eastbound and westbound SR 64. Exit 220 B will be permanently closed.
- Motorists are advised that one lane closure in each direction on I-75 between will occur in the overnight hours between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. throughout the duration of the project.
This project reconstructs the interchange, widens interchange ramps and SR 64, and installs sidewalks and bicycle lanes on SR 64. Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway. Drivers should use caution while traveling in this area. Estimated completion is late 2019. The contractor is Prince Contracting LLC.
