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FDOT District One Districtwide RoadWatch Report for Week of March 31, 2019

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District One is 12 counties: Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee,
Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, Okeechobee, Polk and Sarasota

Motorists are reminded to wear safety belts and drive with caution, courtesy, common sense, and patience as they travel through work zones. Remember, speeding fines are doubled in work zones.

As a reminder, travelers can visit www.FL511.com or dial “511” from their phone to
learn about traffic conditions on major roadways across the state.
If you know before you go, you can plan accordingly and save time and money.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

I-75 at Tuckers Grade (mile marker 158): Construction project: Crews will be installing a parking detection system in the north and southbound weigh station parking areas. Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway. 

US 41 from Oakley Street to Main Street:   Maintenance permit project: Motorists should expect intermittent southbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays, while crews reconstruct a turn lane, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work in the roadway.

US 41 from Rio Villa Drive to Airport Road: Construction project: Crews will be placing highway lighting during daytime hours.  No nighttime work or lane closures are anticipated at this time.  Drivers should use caution while traveling in this area.  Estimated completion is summer 2019. The contractor is Traffic Control Devices, Inc.

COLLIER COUNTY 

I-75 at Rest Area (mile marker 63): Construction project: Crews will be installing a parking detection system in the north and southbound rest area parking areas. Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway.

I-75 at SR 29: Construction project:  Crews will be installing underground conduit and foundations for light poles on the ramps. Work is expected to occur during daytime hours. Drivers should use caution as crews work near the roadway.  Estimated completion is fall 2019. The contractor is Arc Electric, Inc.

US 41 from Shadowlawn Drive to Commercial Drive:  Maintenance permit project: Motorists should expect intermittent northbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays; while crews perform underground utility work, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work in the roadway. 

US 41 from Golden Gate Parkway to Orchid Drive: Maintenance permit project: Motorists should expect intermittent southbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays; while crews replace a driveway, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work in the roadway.

US 41 from Pine Ridge Road to Sandpine Drive:  Construction project:  Crews will be placing sidewalk, drainage structures and lighting on the east side of US 41. Crews will also resurface the intersection of US 41 and Pelican Bay Boulevard. Work occurs during daytime and nighttime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures through the duration of the project during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Drivers should use caution traveling in this area.  Estimated completion is early of 2019.  The contractor is American Lighting & Signalization, Inc. 

SR 951 over Big Marco Pass: Maintenance contract project: Motorists should expect intermittent northbound and southbound outside lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 and Wednesday, April 3 while crews perform maintenance on the bridge, weather permitting.  Motorists should use caution and expect delays. 

SR 29 from South 7th Street to South 2nd Street:  Maintenance contract project: Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound lane closures during daytime hours, while crews make water main connections, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway.

8th Street NE from Golden Gate Boulevard to Randall Boulevard:  Construction project:  This project constructs a new bridge over the Cypress Canal. Crews will also widen existing lanes, add sidewalk to the west side of the roadway and improve drainage throughout the project area. Work will occur during daytime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Local area residents will have access at all times. Motorists and pedestrians should use caution while traveling in this area. Estimated project completion is spring 2019.  The contractor is Bergeron Land Development, Inc.

DESOTO COUNTY

US 17 northbound (Brevard Street) at East Cypress Street and US 17 southbound (Desoto Avenue) at Cypress Street: Construction project: No lane closures are planned on this project next week as crews work on miscellaneous items. This project includes installing two emergency signals at the US 17 northbound and southbound (one-way pair) intersections at Cypress Street for the new Desoto County Fire Station. Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC is the contractor. Expected completion is summer 2019.

SR 70 from North Pasco Avenue (westbound) and South Luther Avenue (eastbound) to Turner Avenue:Construction project: Watch for nighttime/overnight lane closures and pedestrian detours as crews work on concrete, curb, pipe and signals. Use caution and be prepared to merge. This project includes widening and resurfacing, drainage improvements, curb, gutter, sidewalk and signalization. Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC is the contractor. Expected completion is summer 2019.

GLADES COUNTY

SR 80 from Birchwood Drive to Collingswood Boulevard: Maintenance permit project: Crews will be landscaping near the roadway from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work near and on the roadway.

SR 78 from Buckhead Ridge to just west of the Kissimmee River: Maintenance permit project: Crews will be repairing guardrails near the roadway from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work near and on the roadway. 

SR 78 from US 27 to the Okeechobee County line: Maintenance permit project: Crews will be landscaping near the roadway from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work near and on the roadway.

HARDEE COUNTY

US 17 from north of 3rd Street East to the RV Park Entrance in Zolfo Springs: Construction project: Watch for daytime lane closures and workers close to the road as crews continue work on sidewalk, curb and signalization. Pedestrian detours remain in place on the east side of the roadway. This project includes milling and resurfacing, drainage improvements, curb and gutter, signing and pavement marking and signalization. The contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC. Expected completion is Fall 2019. 

SR 636 (Main Street) between southbound US 17 and northbound US 17: Permit project: Crews are repairing the Wauchula State Bank building.  The eastbound lane on SR 636 will be closed beginning Monday, March 18 until Monday, April 15.  Please use the detour: southbound US 17 traffic will continue to Orange Street or Bay Street to access northbound US 17, then continue to SR 636 intersection to travel east. 

SR 64 from Manatee County Line to West Main Street in Wauchula: Construction project: Watch for intermittent daytime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic as crews make asphalt corrections. Use caution and be prepared to stop. This project includes milling and resurfacing, shoulder work, drainage improvements, signing and pavement marking. The contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida LLC. Expected completion is Fall 2019.

HENDRY COUNTY 

SR 80 at Riverbend RV Park:  Maintenance permit project: Crews will be installing underground utilities near the roadway during daytime hours, Monday through Thursday, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway. 

SR 80 from Dalton Lane to CR 833: Construction project: Crews will widen approximately 11 miles of roadway from two to four lanes and add new turning lanes on SR 80 in Hendry County. Additional work includes repaving the current lanes of SR 80 and constructing ten new bridges. Three of the bridges will require full demolition and removal of the existing bridges in order to construct the new ones. Work also includes drainage improvements, adding curb and gutter, and installing LED lighting.  Drivers should use caution while traveling in this area. Estimated project completion is summer 2020. The contractor is AJAX Paving of Industries Florida.

SR 80 from the Lee County line to Cowboy Way:  Maintenance permit project: Crews will be installing underground utilities near the roadway during daytime hours, Monday through Thursday, weather permitting.  Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway. 

SR 29 from G Road to the Townsend Canal: Maintenance project: Crews will be cleaning drainage structures near the roadway during daytime hours, Monday through Thursday, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway.

HIGHLANDS COUNTY 

US 98 from Associates Drive to Lorida: Maintenance contracts project: Crews will be removing and repairing drainage culverts along the corridor.  Motorists should expect intermittent east and westbound shoulder closures on US 98 Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Please use caution and watch for crews working close to the roadway.

US 98 from Garden Terrace to Madrid in Spring Lake: Utility permit project: Crews are constructing a new treatment plant including a new force main parallel to US 98. Watch for workers close to the roadway with shoulder closures.  Watch for trucks and equipment entering and leaving the roadway. 

US 27 from West Townsend Street to Batts Street and on SR 64 from US 27 to Self Avenue: Construction project: Crews are replacing existing roadway with concrete pavement on US 27 southbound from West Pleasant Street to Paulk Street, US 27 northbound from Dyal Street to West Hill Street, and on SR 64 from Self Avenue to US 27. The contractor is also milling and resurfacing the existing roadway on US 27 from West Townsend Street to Batts Street and on SR 64 from Collier Avenue to Self Avenue, installing curb and gutter, installing traffic separators, sidewalks, traffic signals, street lights, and signing and pavement markers. A single continuous lane closure on US 27 will be in place during intersection construction.

  • On SR 64 both east bound and west bound, traffic has been switched to the north side of the road onto the newly constructed travel lanes.
  • On US 27 south bound, traffic has been switched to the right onto the newly constructed concrete travel lanes. US 27 north bound traffic should follow detour signage to access businesses on the west side of US 27.
  • Motorists should expect US 27 southbound and northbound lane closures from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Motorists should expect east bound and west bound intermittent lane closures on         SR 64 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please follow flagger directions and use caution in this area.
  • US 27 traffic patterns have changed south of the US 27 intersection with SR 64 (Main Street).  The median opening at Camphor Street is closed. South bound US 27 detour is to Bell Street and then Anoka Avenue.  North bound detour is to SR 64 and then to South Hart Avenue.

Additional lane closures, single-lane flagging operations, and temporary lane shifts will occur during nighttime/overnight hours on US 27 and SR 64. The contractor is Concrete Services, LLC. Estimated project completion date is early 2020. 

US 27 at Lakeview Drive: Construction project: Crews are replacing the existing diagonal span wire traffic control signal with a new four-pole span wire traffic control system. Additional improvements include installing new light poles at the intersection of US 27 and Lakeview Drive.  Single nighttime lane closures on US 27 will be required during construction. Please use caution in this area and watch for workers in the construction zone. Estimated project completion is summer 2019. The contractor is Carr Construction. 

SR 70 from US 27 to CR 721: Maintenance project: Crews will perform weed control and tree trimming along the guardrail in this area. Motorists should use caution and expect intermittent lane closures eastbound and westbound from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

SR 70 near the DeSoto County line: Maintenance permit project: Crews will be installing utility poles at the back of the right-of-way. Motorists should use caution and watch for crews working on SR 70 from the DeSoto County line to US 27.

SR 66 from US 27 to CR 635: Maintenance project: Crews will be cleaning ditches along SR 66 from US 27 to CR 635.  Motorists should expect intermittent east and westbound lane closures on SR 66 Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Please use caution and watch for crews working close to the roadway.

SR 66 at Orange Blossom Boulevard & SR 66 at Payne Road: Construction Project:  Watch for daytime lane closures as crews lay sod, and pave and stripe the roadway.  This project consists of widening, adding turn lanes, milling and resurfacing, drainage, and signing and pavement markings.  The contractor is Lynch Paving and Construction Co. Inc.  Expected completion is spring 2019.

SR 17 (North Ridgewood Drive) at North Mango Street to South Ridgewood Drive (SR 17) at Magnolia Avenue for the Sebring Soda Festival: Special permit:  On Saturday, April 6, North Ridgewood Drive (SR 17) northbound and southbound from North Mango Street to South Ridgewood Drive (SR 17) at Magnolia Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. for the Sebring Soda Festival. Motorists should use caution and follow posted detour signs.

LEE COUNTY

I-75 at Daniels Parkway (mile marker 131): Construction project: Crews will be installing a parking detection system in the north and southbound rest area parking areas. Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway. 

State Roadways (US 41, SR 31, SR 78, SR 80, SR 82, SR 739, SR 865 and SR 867): Maintenance contract project: Crews are sweeping curb and gutter on state roadways and bridges.  Motorists should expect lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., weather permitting.  Motorists should expect slow moving traffic and possible delays. 

US 41 over the Caloosahatchee River: Maintenance contract project: Motorists should expect intermittent northbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday, March 31 through Friday, April 12 while crews perform maintenance on the bridge, weather permitting.  Motorists should use caution and expect delays.

Cleveland Avenue/US 41 from Winkler Avenue to SR 82/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard:  Construction project: Crews will be installing and relocating utilities and constructing medians on Cleveland Avenue/US 41 from Winkler Avenue to SR 82.

  • Motorists should expect intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures and detours on Cleveland Avenue/US 41 during daytime and nighttime/overnight hours Monday through Friday throughout the duration of the project, weather permitting.
  • Motorists should expect a new traffic pattern on southbound Cleveland Avenue/US 41 from south of Maravilla Avenue to Winkler Avenue.  Traffic is shifted to the east and the outside travel lane on the west side of Cleveland Avenue is closed.

Additional work includes installing drainage structures, pedestrian signals, upgrading signals and lighting, and resurfacing existing highway. The project will be constructed in three segments.  Each segment will have the majority of construction completed prior to moving to the next segment. Construction will begin on the first segment from Winkler Avenue to Carrell Road. Crews will work on the west side of the road initially and when that work is completed, they will shift to the east side of Cleveland Avenue/US 41.  The expected project completion date is the end of spring 2022. The Contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC. 

US 41 at Estero Parkway: Maintenance contract project: Motorists should expect intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday for crews to widen lanes and resurface the roadway, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution and expect delays as crews work near the roadway. 

US 41 from Pine Ridge Road to Sandpine Drive:  Construction project:  Crews will be placing sidewalk, drainage structures and lighting on the east side of US 41. Crews will also resurface the intersection of US 41 and Pelican Bay Boulevard. Work occurs during daytime and nighttime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures through the duration of the project during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Drivers should use caution traveling in this area.  Estimated completion is early 2019.  The contractor is American Lighting & Signalization, Inc. 

US 41 from Playa Del Sol Boulevard to Business 41: Maintenance contract project: Motorists should expect intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday while crews construct turn lanes, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway.

US 41 from Alico Road to Daniels Parkway: Construction project:  Crews are improving approximately four miles of US 41.  The project includes signal upgrades at various intersections, milling and resurfacing, miscellaneous shoulder widening, and improved pedestrian and bus access at multiple locations. Motorists should be aware of trucks entering and exiting the roadway. Estimated project completion is spring 2019.   The contractor is Preferred Materials, Inc. 

SR 884/Colonial Boulevard from Pear Street to SR 739/Metro Parkway:   Maintenance contract project: Crews will be replacing sidewalk on the north side of the roadway during daytime hours, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway.

SR 867/McGregor Boulevard from Royal Palm Square to Colonial Boulevard:  Construction project:   Crews will be placing sidewalk, drainage structures and lighting along SR 867. Crews will also resurface the roadway. Work occurs during daytime and nighttime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent outside lane closures through the duration of the project during nighttime/overnight hours from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Drivers should use caution traveling in this area.  Estimated completion is spring 2019.  The contractor is American Lighting & Signalization, Inc. 

SR 867/McGregor Boulevard from Tanglewood Parkway to Brentwood Parkway: Construction project: Crews will be placing sidewalk, drainage structures and lighting along SR 867.  Crews will also resurface the roadway. Work occurs during daytime and nighttime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures through the duration of the project during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Drivers should use caution traveling in this area.  Estimated completion is spring 2019.The contractor is American Lighting & Signalization, Inc.

SR 867/McGregor Boulevard at College Parkway:  Construction project:   Crews will be placing sidewalk, drainage structures and lighting along SR 867. Crews will also resurface the roadway. Work occurs during daytime and nighttime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent outside lane closures through the duration of the project during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Drivers should use caution traveling in this area.  Estimated completion is spring 2019.  The contractor is American Lighting & Signalization, Inc. 

SR 867/McGregor Boulevard at Colonial Boulevard:  Construction project:   Crews will be placing sidewalk, drainage structures and lighting along SR 867. Crews will also resurface the roadway. Work occurs during daytime and nighttime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent outside lane closures through the duration of the project during nighttime/overnight hours from 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Drivers should use caution traveling in this area.  Estimated completion is spring 2019.  The contractor is American Lighting & Signalization, Inc. 

SR 865/Six Mile Cypress Parkway at US 41: Construction project:    Crews will widen existing lanes, signalization improvements, add sidewalk to the north side of the SR 865 roadway and improve drainage throughout the project area. Work will occur during daytime and nighttime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.   Motorists and pedestrians should use caution while traveling in this area. Estimated project completion is early 2019. The contractor is Wright Construction Group. 

SR 82 from Lee Boulevard/Colonial Boulevard to Shawnee Road:  Construction project:   Crews are widening SR 82 to six lanes from east of Lee Boulevard to Shawnee Road.

  • Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures on SR 82 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday throughout the duration of the project, weather permitting.
  • Meadow Road at Gunnery Road is PERMANENTLY closed.
  • A temporary traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Ray Avenue South and Griffin Drive. Motorists should use caution while driving in this area.

Additional work includes construction of a median separating three 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, 6.5-foot inside paved shoulders, bike lanes, a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side and a 10-foot shared-use path on the south side. The project will also add a grass median and LED lighting throughout this segment. The project also includes constructing Florida’s first Continuous Flow Intersection (CFI) at the intersection of SR 82 at Daniels Parkway/Gunnery Road. The CFI will ease traffic congestion at the intersection and include multiple signals to reduce turning delays. The expected completion date is end of summer of 2019. The Contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC. 

SR 82 from Alabama Road to the Lee/Hendry County line: Construction project:  Crews will be widening SR 82 to four lanes from Alabama Road to the Lee/Hendry County line.

  • Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures on SR 82 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday throughout the duration of the project, weather permitting.

Additional work includes construction of a median separating two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, 6.5-foot inside paved shoulders, bike lanes, a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side and a 10-foot shared-use path on the south side. The project will also add a grass median and LED lighting throughout this segment. The expected completion date is end of 2020. The Contractor is Sacyr Construction.

SR 80/Palm Beach Boulevard from Seaboard Street to Underwood Street:   Maintenance contract project: Motorists should expect eastbound and westbound traffic delays during nighttime/overnight hours as crews perform storm drain maintenance, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work in the roadway. 

SR 78/Pine Island Road from Burnt Store Road to Sandoval Parkway:  Maintenance permit project: Motorists should expect intermittent westbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. weekdays, for crews to install underground utilities, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution and expect delays as crews work near the roadway.

MANATEE COUNTY

I-275 at the Sunshine Skyway Rest Areas in Manatee and Pinellas Counties: Construction project:Improvements include constructing new rest areas and new parking lots with LED lighting, seawall repairs and extending the seawall at the Manatee County rest area to accommodate a new picnic pavilion. The Pinellas County Skyway Rest Area is closed for renovations. During this time, motorists will be directed to the Manatee County Skyway Rest Area. The closure is expected to last until spring 2019. The fishing piers will remain open during the closure. Construction is ongoing on the new rest area site and the seawall on the Manatee side, west of I-275.  Expected completion of both rest areas is spring 2020. David Nelson Construction Company is the contractor.

I-275 Southbound Ramp to I-75 Northbound (Exit 228): Construction project: Crews are replacing the concrete bridge deck on the southbound I-275 ramp to northbound I-75. The I-275 southbound ramp to northbound I-75 is closed for approximately ten (10) months. Traffic is being detoured north on US 41/S Tamiami Trail to SR 674/E College Avenue in Hillsborough County. A temporary traffic signal has been installed on US 41 at the southbound I-275 exit. Periodic nighttime/overnight I-75 northbound/southbound and        I-275 southbound lane closures beneath I-275 will occur during construction. There will be nighttime/overnight southbound lane closures on I-75 the week of Sunday, March 31. Motorists should also expect nighttime/overnight lane closures on the     I-275 southbound to I-75 southbound ramp from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Use caution and watch for changes in the traffic pattern. Expected completion is summer 2019. Cone & Graham, Inc. is the contractor.

I-75 at SR 70 Interchange (Exit 217): Construction project: This week, crews will work on widening I-75, the ramps, retaining walls, drainage improvements, constructing noise walls behind the Creekside community, and working on the bridges over SR 70 and the Braden River.

  • Motorists should expect lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8.45 p.m. to 6 a.m. (northbound) or 8.00 p.m. to 5 a.m. (southbound) through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 70 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and SR 70 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 2021. The contractor is Sacyr Construction USA, LLC.

I-75 at SR 64/Manatee Avenue Interchange (Exit 220): Construction project: This week, crews are currently striping SR 64 and the ramps, working on signalization and ITS, installing sod, and working on punch-list items.

  • Motorists are advised that on Monday, April 1st, during the overnight hours from    10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the SR 64 eastbound and westbound ramp to I-75 northbound will be closed, weather permitting.  Motorists are advised to go I-75 southbound to Exit 217/SR 70 and return to the interstate northbound; or, use local routes.
  • Motorists are advised that on Thursday, April 4th, during the overnight hours from  10 p.m. to 5 a.m., the I-75 southbound off-ramp to SR 64 will be closed, weather permitting.  Motorists are advised to exit at Exit 217/SR 70 and use local roads; or, exit at Exit 217/SR 70 and return to the interstate northbound; or, use local routes.
  • Motorists are advised that one lane closure in each direction on SR 64 may occur during the overnight hours between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. throughout the duration of the project.
  • Motorists are advised that one lane closure in each direction on I-75 may occur during 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 mid-2019. The contractor is Prince Contracting LLC. 

I-75 at the University Parkway Interchange (Exit 213): Construction project: Crews are installing landscaping and irrigation systems at the I-75 and University Parkway interchange. Lane closures on I-75, if needed, will occur between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Lane closures on University Parkway, if needed, will occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Estimated completion is spring 2019. The contractor is Frankie Valdez Company, Inc. 

US 41 from 301 Boulevard to 21st Avenue: Construction project: Crews are installing concrete traffic separators/directional turn-lanes within the median, resurfacing the roadway, improving drainage, and installing new signing and pavement markings. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and daytime lane closures from      9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (not within 600 feet of a signalized intersection). The northbound outside lane will be closed from 32nd Avenue to 30th Avenue for approximately two weeks while crews complete drainage work. Expected completion is summer 2019. Blacktip Services Incorporated is the contractor. 

SR 789/Gulf Drive from SR 64 (Manatee Avenue) to SR 684 (Cortez Road): Maintenance permit project: Manatee County is installing new force mains and water mains. For additional information about the project, please visit the project website at amipipereplacement.com. 

SR 70 (15th Street E) at 9th Avenue E: Construction project: Crews are constructing a roundabout; installing highway lighting and landscaping; improving drainage; constructing sidewalk, and resurfacing the roadway. The intersection of SR 70 (15th Street E) and 9th Avenue E is closed during construction. Please use 13th Avenue E and 7th Avenue E as alternate routes during this time. A temporary traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of SR 70 (15th Street E) and 13th Avenue E while the detour is in effect. Watson Civil Construction, Inc., is the contractor. Expected completion is spring 2019.

SR 64 at Rye Road: Construction project: Crews are constructing a multi-lane roundabout; resurfacing the roadway; improving drainage, and installing new highway lighting and landscaping. A traffic switch has been implemented shifting traffic to the current westbound lanes using temporary crossovers. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction throughout the project limits. Rye Road will remain accessible during this time. The speed limit on State Road 64 will be reduced to 45 mph. IBT Construction is the contractor. Expected completion is late 2019.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

US 441 south from Park Street (SR 70) to SW 32nd Street: Maintenance permit project: Crews are repairing sidewalks on the southbound side of South Parrott Avenue. Watch for trucks entering and exiting the site.

US 441 from south of NE 304 Street to the Osceola County Line: Construction project: Crews are resurfacing the roadway at US 441between NE 304 Street and the Osceola County line. The contractor will also replace the drainage pipe at US 441 and NW 358 Boulevard, install signage and pavement markings and improve the road shoulders. Watch for crews and equipment working close to the road. Drivers should expect lane closures on US 441 throughout the project. Flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone in a single lane. Please observe posted speed limits and drive with caution in the construction zone. The contractor is Lynch Paving & Construction Company. Estimated completion is late spring 2019.

  • Crews are resurfacing and placing temporary and permanent striping on US 441. Motorists should expect single lane closures from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the southbound and northbound lanes of US 441 between the Osceola county line and south of 304 Street.

US 441 SE between canal 59 and SE 66th Avenue: Maintenance permit project: Crews are constructing a new pumping station including a new driveway connection to US 441 SE. Watch for workers close to the roadway with shoulder closures.  Watch for trucks and equipment entering and leaving the roadway. 

US 441 (SR 15) from south of NE 98 Street to north of NE 102 Street: Construction project: Crews are adding a northbound left turn lane at NE 102nd Street and widening and repaving US 441 from south of NE 98 Street to north of NE 102 Street. The contractor will also improve the drainage and install signage and pavement markings. Watch for crews and equipment working close to the road. Drivers should expect lane closures on US 441 throughout the project. Please observe posted speed limits and drive with caution in the construction zone. The contractor is American Lighting and Signalization, LLC. Estimated completion is summer 2019. 

SR 710 from west of SE 67th Way to west of SE 48th Street: Construction project: Crews are resurfacing the roadway at SR 710 from west of SE 67 Way to west of SE 48 Street. Additional improvements include shoulder treatment, drainage improvements and signing and pavement marking.  Lane closures on SR 710 will be required during construction. Please follow flagger directions and watch for workers in the construction zone. Estimated project completion is spring 2019. The contractor is Lynch Paving & Construction Company.

SR 710 from SR 70 to SE 40th Ave: Utility permit project: Utility work will be conducted in the westbound side of SR 710.  Please use caution in these areas and watch for crews working close to the roadway.

POLK COUNTY

Ewell Road from east of Irby Lane to Old Highway 37: Construction project: Expect daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures with flaggers directing traffic throughout the project as crews continue reconstructing driveway connections, widening, installing drainage, building retaining wall, placing curb and gutter, paving and connecting signals.           

Crews continue paving Ewell Road near the Lunn Road intersections during the day with flaggers directing traffic.  Use caution and add extra time in your schedule to reach your destination.

This project includes replacing the bridge over Poley Creek, adding traffic signals and turn lanes at both Lunn Road intersections, resurfacing and upgrading signal equipment at Old Highway 37, drainage improvements, and milling and resurfacing in various locations. The contractor is SEMA Construction. Expected completion is early 2019. 

I-4 at mile marker 46: Construction project: Crews will be installing a parking detection system in the eastbound and westbound rest stop truck parking areas. Motorists should use caution as crews work in the rest area and near the roadway. 

US 98 just north of Princeton Manor Lane: Maintenance permit project: Watch for northbound daytime lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews add a new turn lane and driveway.

US 98 near South Crystal Lake Drive: Maintenance permit project: Watch for nighttime/overnight southbound lane closures at the entrance to Grove Park Shopping Plaza from 7:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews remove and replace curb and gutters.

US 98 (Bartow Road) at Massachusetts Avenue: Construction project: Watch for workers close to the road as crews install construction signs. The improvements on this project include adding/upgrading street lighting and sidewalk at Massachusetts Avenue. The contractor is Highway Safety Devices. Expected completion is fall 2020. 

US 98 at the outdoor recreation area in Fort Meade: Maintenance permit project: Watch for daytime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., while crews construct a new driveway entrance. Use caution and be prepared to stop. 

US 92/SR 546 Memorial Boulevard from Wabash to Gary Road: Construction project:  Watch for nighttime/overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights as crews make concrete pavement repairs from Wabash Avenue to Gary Road. Use caution and be prepared to merge. Crews may also be working during the day off the roadway with shoulder closures. Use caution and watch for workers close to the road. This project includes concrete pavement and sidewalk repairs, intersection modifications and resurfacing at the Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue intersection, upgraded street lighting, median modifications for safety and installation of four High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signals. Florida Safety Contractors is the contractor. Expected completion is early 2020. 

US 27 at Hunt Brothers Road: Maintenance permit project: Watch for northbound daytime lane closures through June 2019 as crews construct a new turn lane, driveway and signal. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

US 17 south of Lunn Road in Fort Meade: Maintenance permit project: Watch for daytime lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while crews construct a new driveway entrance. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

SR 655 (Recker Highway) from Coleman Road to Spirit Lake Road: Construction project: Watch for workers close to the road as crews install signs. The improvements on this project include adding/upgrading street lighting and sidewalk at two intersections on Recker Highway including Coleman Road and Spirit Lake Road. The contractor is Highway Safety Devices. Expected completion is fall 2020. 

SR 544 (Havendale Boulevard) from US 92 in Auburndale to US 17 in Winter Haven: Maintenance contracts project: Watch for intermittent shoulder and lane closures with workers close to the road and trucks entering and leaving the roadway, as crews repair sidewalks, driveways and trip hazards. Use caution and be prepared to merge. The contractor is Evans Contracting Services.

SR 544 (Lucerne Park Road) from Conine Road to Avenue Y: Maintenance permit project: Watch for lane closures with flaggers directing traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as crews make a new drainage connection and build a new right turn lane.  Use caution and be prepared to merge. 

SR 542 from 1st Street to Buckeye Loop Road: Construction project: Crews continue working on gravity wall, temporary pavement, drainage, and water line installation. Watch for nighttime/overnight lane closures with flaggers directing traffic as crews pave, shift traffic and install barrier wall from east of 16th Street to Buckeye Loop Road. Traffic shifts and pedestrian detours remain in place throughout the project. Use caution and watch for workers close to the road.

This project includes widening and adding a center turn lane, sidewalk and bike lanes; upgrading existing signal equipment; placing two mid-block crosswalks; and installing new water and sewer lines. Watson Civil Construction, Inc. is the contractor. Expected completion is fall 2020.

SR 540 (Winter Lake Road) at Reynolds Road: Construction project: Watch for workers close to the road as crews install signs. The improvements on this project include adding street lighting and sidewalk at the intersection. The contractor is Highway Safety Devices. Expected completion is fall 2020. 

SR 60 from Prairie Mine Road/Diesel Road to Crown Avenue: Construction project: Watch for workers close to the road and pedestrian detours as crews directional bore beneath the roadway and install signal equipment.  Pedestrians are detoured around the work area. The improvements on this project include adding street lighting and sidewalk at three intersections on SR 60 including Prairie Mine Road/Diesel Road, SR 37 (Church Street), and Crown Avenue/Agricola Road. The contractor is Highway Safety Devices. Expected completion is fall 2020. 

SR 60 from West Van Fleet Drive to West Lake Wales Road: Maintenance contracts project: Watch for lane closures with workers close to the road and trucks entering and leaving the roadway, as crews refresh striping and replace reflective pavement markings. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

SR 60 from Myrtle Avenue to Dude Ranch Road: Construction project: Watch for daytime lane and shoulder closures as crews work on turn lanes. Use caution and be prepared to merge. This project includes milling and resurfacing, widening, shoulder work, drainage improvements, guardrail, signing and pavement marking. The contractor is The Lakeland Paving Company. Expected completion is fall 2019.

SR 37 at Poppell Drive: Maintenance permit project: Watch for northbound nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews reconstruct curb and driveway through March. Use caution and be prepared to merge. 

SR 37 from Cresap Street to north of West 3rd Street: Construction project: Watch for workers close to the road as crews continue installing pull boxes, signs and equipment related to the ITS. This project includes design and installation of an intelligent transportation system (ITS) to provide a rail bypass system in the City of Lakeland. Florida Safety Contractors is the contractor. Expected completion is spring 2019.

SARASOTA COUNTY

I-75 at the University Parkway Interchange (Exit 213): Construction project: Crews are installing landscaping and irrigation systems at the I-75 and University Parkway interchange. Lane closures on I-75, if needed, will occur between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. Lane closures on University Parkway, if needed, will occur between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Estimated completion is spring 2019. The contractor is Frankie Valdez Company, Inc.

US 41 from Salford Boulevard to Sumter Boulevard: Construction project: Crews are widening US 41 from Salford Boulevard to Sumter Boulevard to a six-lane highway; resurfacing the roadway; improving drainage; constructing sidewalk, and installing highway lighting. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. when crews are resurfacing the roadway. Expect periodic driveway closures along the northbound lanes while crews are installing drainage systems. Russell Engineering, Inc. is the contractor. Expected completion is spring 2019.

US 41 Roundabouts at 10th Street and 14th Street, Sarasota:  Construction project: Crews continue work within the right-of-way, medians and driveways.

  • Crews are expected to work Saturday. Expect construction equipment and noise at 10th Street and 14th Street. Most of the work is expected to occur at 10th Street and along US 41 from 10th Street to 14th Street on the west side.
  • Temporary single lane closures may occur between 9th Street and 15th Street from    9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. if nighttime activities are scheduled.
  • Possible night work on Thursday April 4th at 14th Street for a waterline tie in. Expect heavy equipment, backup alarms and lights. Work is expected starting around 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Installation of roadway base is expected on the west side of US 41 and at 14th Street. Expect noise from heavy machinery, dust and dump trucks moving in and out of traffic. Contractor will be compacting the base with vibrating rollers. Expect heavy equipment, concrete and dump trucks and vibrations due to compaction; the vibrations will be felt and noticeable in the vicinity. This operation is expected for approximately two weeks, weather permitting.
  • Sidewalk installation at 14th Street is expected on the NE and NW corner of the intersection.
  • Work on the permanent driveway for Centennial Park boat ramp off US 41. Driveway will always be accessible, but expect restricted areas while crews are working. Please pay close attention to flaggers and barricades in the area.
  • Installation of water main at the southwest corner of 10th Street and US 41. Expect construction vehicles with material crossing 10th Street throughout the day.
  • Crews will be working in the green zone of the Municipal Auditorium parking lot, use caution and watch for heavy equipment operating in the parking lot at the entrance from US 41.
  • Crews are expected to work on the box culvert at 10th Street. Pumps will be running 24/7 bypassing the box culvert into the bay.
  • Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will be blocking off the concrete area between 10th Street and boat ramps for semi-trailers parking. This area will not be accessible to general public until the end of March.
  • Preparation for sidewalks and driveways and road base at the north east corner of 14th Street and US 41 intersection. Expect heavy equipment, concrete and dump trucks and vibrations due to compaction. Pedestrian paths may also be rearranged to accommodate work in this area.
  • Centennial Park Boat Ramp driveway on 10th Street will be closed. Motorists can access the boat ramp via the US 41 entrance. Northbound left turn lane from US 41 into the boat ramp is available.
  • Pedestrian paths have been reconfigured around the work zone, please use designated sidewalks and cross walks. No pedestrian access on the west side of US 41 beyond Centennial Park, pedestrians are advised to use the sidewalk on the east side of       US 41. Impacts to pedestrian access south of the Centennial Park on the west side of US 41 is expected while the contractor is performing excavation in the area.
  • The traffic pattern will be limited to right turn in/out for 11th, 12th and 13th Street. Traveling southbound and northbound direction left turns are not permitted at 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th Streets. Motorists are advised to follow the posted signs.
  • Temporary detour route in effect. Use Cocoanut Avenue as alternate route to access 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th Street. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour route and seek an alternate route while traveling in this area.
  • Activities are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions and other schedule unforeseen problems. Other lane closures not yet scheduled may occur which do not appear on this update.

Speed limit is reduced to 30 mph. Speeding fines are doubled in the construction area when workers are present.

Improvements being made as part of this project consist of reconstructing the signalized intersections and replacing them with roundabouts, enhancing connectivity, circulation and safety. US 41 will be widened between the two intersections and will include bike lanes as well as dedicated turn lanes, a 10-foot sidewalk along the west side, and a 6-foot sidewalk along the east side. Other improvements include raised islands for pedestrian refuge at the intersections of US 41 at 10th Street and 14th Street, pedestrian signals, LED street lights, landscaping, and City of Sarasota utility and underground drainage structure replacements. Expected completion is spring 2020. The contractor is IBT Construction LLC.

US 41 from Hospital Road to River Road: Maintenance permit project: Crews are constructing new turn-lanes, driveway connections, and working in the medians. Expect intermittent north and southbound daytime lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday, April 26. Use caution and expect possible delays. 

US 41 from McIntosh Road to Beneva Road: Construction project: Crews are constructing sidewalk and bicycle lanes, improving drainage, reconstructing the US 41 southbound bridge over Catfish Creek south of Central Sarasota Parkway, installing highway lighting, upgrading signals, and installing new signing and pavement markings.

  • Northbound nighttime/overnight lane closures may occur between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • Southbound nighttime/overnight lane closures may occur between 6:30 p.m. and      9:30 a.m.
  • The speed limit is reduced to 45 mph within the construction zone.

Motorists should use caution and obey the posted speed limit. Expected completion is fall 2019. The contractor is Morrison-Cobalt JV.

US 41 from Tuscola Boulevard to Ortiz Boulevard: Construction project: Crews are constructing a multi-use path; installing bus pads and shelters; improving drainage; constructing/replacing sidewalk; installing guardrail and highway lighting, and installing new signing and pavement markings. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Daytime lane closures between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. are possible. Lane closures within 600 feet of signalized intersections are not permitted between 5:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Florida Safety Contractors, Inc. is the contractor. Expected completion is spring 2019.

US 41 (Venice Bypass) from Center Road from to Gulf Coast Boulevard: Construction project: Crews are widening US 41 from Center Road to Gulf Coast Boulevard to a six-lane highway; replacing traffic signals, installing new pavement markings and signage; installing concrete curb, sidewalks; improving new drainage, and installing new highway lighting. Expect north and southbound nighttime lane closures on US 41 between Via Venato and Seaboard Avenue from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Sunday, April 7. Use caution and watch for changes in the traffic pattern. Bergeron Land Development, Inc. is the contractor. Expected completion is spring 2021.