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FDOT District One Districtwide RoadWatch Report #19 for week of May 12, 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 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 the northbound and southbound weigh stations (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 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 from Isle of Capri Boulevard to Mainsail Drive:  Maintenance permit project: Motorists should expect the outside northbound lane closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. while crews perform underground utility work, weather permitting.  Motorists should use caution as crews work in the roadway. 

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.

DESOTO COUNTY 

US 17 northbound (Brevard Street) at East Cypress Street and US 17 southbound (Desoto Avenue) at Cypress Street: Construction project: Watch for intermittent daytime and nighttime lane closures as crews install emergency signals. 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 pave and work on 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

No entries at this time.

HARDEE COUNTY 

US 17 from north of 3rd Street East to the RV Park Entrance in Zolfo Springs: Construction project: Crews are installing new signal equipment and continue working in the median and on turn lanes. Watch for intermittent nighttime lane closures and pedestrian detours. 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 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 continue paving, striping and silt fence removal. 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 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.  Please use caution and watch for workers in the construction zone. Estimated project completion is summer 2020. The contractor is AJAX Paving of Industries Florida.

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 west of Pine Island Ranch Road in Spring Lake: Maintenance 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.

  • The median opening at Prairie Street is closed. Motorists should use the median turn lanes at Locke Street or Pleasant Street.
  • On US 27 north bound, both travel lanes have shifted to the west to allow construction of the remaining drainage, sidewalk, and two new concrete travel lanes.
  • Camphor Street East and Pine Street intersections with US 27 north bound are closed.  Please follow the detour signs.

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.

  • Motorists should expect nighttime intermittent lane closures on south bound and north bound US 27 and east bound and west bound Lakeview Drive Monday through Friday from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Please follow flagger directions and use caution in this area. 

US 27 at Lakeview Drive: Maintenance permit project: The site work of a new dental office has begun.  Contractors and equipment will be working at the site.  A new driveway connection will be constructed in the right-of-way.  Please use caution in this area and watch for workers in the construction zone. 

US 27 in south Lake Placid: Maintenance permit project: Crews are constructing a driveway connection for a business 1500 feet north of SR 70 on US 27 (SR 25) on the southbound side.  Watch for workers near the roadway.

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 70 east of CR 721: Construction project: Crews are milling and resurfacing the roadway at SR 70 east of CR 721. Additional improvements include shoulder treatment, drainage improvements, resetting guardrail and signing and pavement marking.  Lane closures on SR 70 will be required during construction. Please follow flagger directions and watch for workers in the construction zone. Estimated project completion is summer 2019. The contractor is CWR Contracting, Inc. 

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 from US 27 to Sparta Road: Maintenance permit project: Crews will be installing poles and cables.  Motorists should expect intermittent shoulder closures.  Please use caution and watch for crews working close to the roadway.

LEE COUNTY 

I-75 at Daniels Parkway (mile marker 131): Construction project: Crews will be installing a parking detection system in the northbound 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. 

State Roadways (BUS 41, US 41 and SR 739): Maintenance contract project: Crews are trimming and removing trees on state roadways.  Motorists and pedestrians should use caution and expect delays. 

US 41/Cleveland Avenue 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 US 41/Cleveland Avenue from Winkler Avenue to SR 82.

  • Motorists should expect intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures and detours on US 41/Cleveland Avenue 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 on US 41/Cleveland Avenue from Winkler Avenue to south of Halgrim Avenue. Traffic is shifted to the east and the outside travel lane on the west side of Cleveland Avenue is closed.
  • Motorists should expect the eastbound and westbound, outside lanes closed on US 41/Cleveland Avenue from Linhart Avenue to Grace Avenue on Monday, May 13th through Friday, May 17th.
  • Motorists should expect Jefferson Avenue closed at US 41/Cleveland Avenue beginning on Monday, May 13th through Friday, May 17th while crews install 12” water main pipe across Jefferson Avenue.
  • Motorists should expect side road closures from Winkler Avenue to Victoria Avenue throughout the duration of the project.

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.

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 876/Daniels Parkway from west of I-75 to the Rest Area:  Construction project:  Crews will be milling and resurfacing Daniels Parkway and constructing curb and shoulder during daytime and nighttime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures through the duration of the project during nighttime/overnight hours from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m. Drivers should use caution traveling in this area.  Estimated completion is fall 2019.  The contractor is Preferred Materials, 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/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Heitman Street to Monroe Street:  Maintenance permit project: Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures during daytime hours while crews replace an air handler, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution and expect delays as crews work near the roadway.

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.
  • Motorists should expect Sparta Avenue closed through Friday, May 17.
  • Motorists should expect Meadow Road closed from Aletha Avenue to Hedgewood Street through Friday, May 17.
  • Motorists should expect Kalamar Drive closed through Friday, May 31.

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 82/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Rockfill Road to Ortiz Avenue:  Construction project:   Crews will be milling and resurfacing SR 82/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and constructing curb and shoulder during daytime and nighttime hours. Work occurs during daytime and nighttime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures through the duration of the project during daytime and nighttime/overnight hours. Drivers should use caution traveling in this area.  Estimated completion is fall 2019.  The contractor is Community Asphalt Corporation.

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 at Sandoval Parkway:  Maintenance permit project: Motorists should expect the eastbound turn lane closed for crews to resurface the roadway, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution and expect delays as crews work near the roadway.

MANATEE COUNTY

Various locations along US 41, US 19 and SR 780: Construction project: Crews are installing highway lighting and constructing sidewalks at various locations along US 41, US 19 and SR 780 in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. 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. Expected completion is summer 2019. The contractor is Highway Safety Devices, Inc.

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 Manatee County rest area is closed for renovations. Motorists should use the Pinellas County rest area during this time. 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 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 will remain closed into the summer. 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. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures on the I-275 southbound ramp to I-75 southbound from 9 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures on the I-75 northbound ramp to I-275 northbound from 9 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures on I-275 northbound and I-75 southbound from 9 p.m. each night to       6 a.m. each morning Monday, May 13 through Friday, May 17. 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, utility installations, and working on the bridge the Braden River.

  • On Monday, May 13th through Friday, May 17th, crews will be working on the intersection of SR 70 and Lena Road, weather permitting. The SR 70 eastbound turn lane to Lena Road will be CLOSED FROM 7 a.m. TO 7 p.m. during the work.  Lena Road will be open; however, lanes will be narrowed to allow for the work. Motorists should expect possible congestion.  Motorists may access Lena Road by continuing on SR 70 eastbound, then turning left onto 87th Street E, and turning left onto 54th Drive E, then continuing to Lena Road.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8:45 p.m. to 6 a.m. (northbound) or 8 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 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 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

Potter Road West (NW 144th Drive) east of NW 30th Terrace: Construction project: Crews are repairing damage around the pipe culvert crossings caused by Hurricane Irma. Additional improvements include repaving damaged areas, replacing pipe cross drains and adding new headwalls, which are concrete structures installed at the outlet of a drain that function as a retaining wall to protect against erosion. Potter Road will be closed except to local traffic during construction. Please follow detour signs and watch for workers in the construction zone. Estimated project completion is summer 2019. The contractor is CWR Contracting, Inc. 

Potter Road East (NW 144th Drive) west of North Parrot Avenue (US 441): Construction project: Crews are repairing damage around the pipe culvert crossings caused by Hurricane Irma. Additional improvements include repaving damaged areas, replacing pipe cross drains, and adding new headwalls, which are concrete structures installed at the outlet of a drain that function as a retaining wall to protect against erosion. Potter Road will be closed workers in the construction zone. Estimated project completion is summer 2019. The contractor is CWR Contracting, Inc.

  • Potter Road East, west of North Parrot Avenue, is closed except to local traffic. Please follow detour signs and watch for workers in the construction zone.

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 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.

  • Motorists should expect north bound and south bound intermittent lane closures on US 441 Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please follow flagger directions and use caution in this area.
  • Motorists should expect a single nighttime lane closure on US 441 north bound from NE 98 Street to NE 102 Street from Friday, May 10 through Sunday, May 12 while crews pave that area. Please follow flagger directions and use caution in this area.

US 441 south at NW 2nd Street: Maintenance permit project: Crews are installing underground utilities under the sidewalks on the southbound side of  South Parrott Avenue. Sidewalks will be patched with asphalt until all utility work is complete then sidewalks will be restored with concrete. No lane closures will be required.  Please watch for trucks and workers close to the roadway.

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: The new traffic signals at both Lunn Road intersections are now operating normally. Use caution and be prepared to stop at the new signals. Work continues on roadway shoulders, and at the bridge over Poley Creek. Watch for daytime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic through the end of May.

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 summer 2019. 

Parkway Frontage Road South and Parkway Frontage Road North from Florida Avenue to Waring Road:Maintenance contracts project: Watch for intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. with workers close to the road and trucks entering and leaving the roadway, as crews replace reflective roadway markings. Use caution and be prepared to merge. The contractor is Rogar Management. Expected completion is the end of May.

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: Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews finish setting light pole bases. Watch for workers close to the road during the day while workers pull wires, change luminaries, and work on power supplies. Use caution and be prepared to merge. 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 and install new pedestrian crossings. 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 27 from Highlands County line to SR 60: Maintenance contracts project: Crews are trimming trees along the roadway. Use caution and watch for equipment entering and leaving the roadway during the day. 

US 17 from Sand Mountain Road to south of Whidden Creek in Ft. Meade: Maintenance permit project: Watch for nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews make asphalt repairs. Use caution and be prepared to merge. 

SR 659 (Combee Road) north of Centurion Drive: Maintenance permit project:  North Combee Road will be CLOSED to through traffic from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 15 for maintenance of the existing rail spur located just north of Centurion Drive. Motorists will be detoured at Centurion Drive to East Lake Parker Drive to Old Combee Road and back to North Combee Road.  Local traffic will have access, but no traffic will be able to cross the rail spur during the closure. Use caution, follow the posted detour and allow extra time in your schedule.

SR 655 (Recker Highway) from Coleman Road to Spirit Lake Road: Construction project: Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews finish setting light pole bases. Watch for workers close to the road during the day while workers pull wires, change luminaries, and work on power supplies. Use caution and be prepared to merge. 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 542 from 1st Street to Buckeye Loop Road: Construction project: Crews continue working on embankment, installing french drain, storm water structures and sewage lines. Use caution when entering and exiting driveways onto SR 542 (Dundee Road) as some driveways may be closed or narrowed during pipe installation.  Access to residences and businesses will be maintained. 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: Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews finish setting light pole bases. Watch for workers close to the road during the day while workers pull wires, change luminaries, and work on power supplies. Use caution and be prepared to merge. 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: Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews finish setting light pole bases. Watch for workers close to the road during the day while workers pull wires, change luminaries, and work on power supplies. Use caution and be prepared to merge. 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 (Van Fleet Drive) through Bartow: Maintenance contracts project: Watch for intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. with workers close to the road and trucks entering and leaving the roadway, as crews replace reflective roadway markings. Use caution and be prepared to merge. The contractor is Rogar Management. Expected completion is the end of May. 

SR 60 at Acuff Road: Maintenance permit project: Watch for eastbound and westbound lane closures while crews for Duke Energy remove and install conductors across SR 60. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

SR 60 from Myrtle Avenue to Dude Ranch Road: Construction project: Watch for daytime and nighttime/overnight lane and shoulder closures as crews work on turn lanes during the day and pave at night. 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 May. Use caution and be prepared to merge. 

SR 37 from Cresap Street to north of West 3rd Street: Construction project: Watch for nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews repair sidewalks and continue installing 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.

SR 37 (Florida Avenue) at Orange Street: Maintenance permits project: The southbound left turn lane from Florida Avenue to Orange Street will remain closed through early June for a City of Lakeland sidewalk enhancement project on Orange Street. Motorists turning east onto Orange Street will be detoured to Lime Street.  Use caution and follow the posted detour.

SARASOTA COUNTY

Various locations along US 41, US 19 and SR 780: Construction project: Crews are installing highway lighting and constructing sidewalks at various locations along US 41, US 19 and SR 780 in Manatee and Sarasota Counties. 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. Expected completion is summer 2019. The contractor is Highway Safety Devices, Inc. 

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 301 from SR 780 (Fruitville Road) to 10th Street: Construction project: Crews are making median modifications, installing traffic separators, constructing turn-lanes, improving drainage, and constructing sidewalk. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures from  8 p.m. to 7 a.m. Expected completion is late summer 2019. AJAX Paving Industries of Florida is the contractor. 

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 early summer 2019.

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

  • New traffic pattern was implemented on 14th Street going east and west. Pay close attention to barrels, pavement markings and traffic lights. Pedestrians need to cross at designated crosswalks and avoid work zones for safety reasons.
  • Installation of waterline under US 41 by boring under the road at the south east and south west corners. This activity is expected to last 3 weeks. There will be noise from boring equipment, excavators and pumps. Pumps are expected to run 24/7. Work currently is expected during day time only.
  • Installation of drainage structures at the SW corner of 10th Street is expected on Saturday, daytime.
  • Work is expected Monday night, May 13 and Tuesday night, May 14 at 10th Street. Crews are expected to pave the NW corner of 10th Street. Expect heavy equipment, trucks and rollers. Expect vibration from the rollers. Work is expected from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • A new traffic pattern on west side of 10th Street is expected starting Tuesday night. Travel lanes will be slightly shifted north. The new pattern will be well marked and signed.
  • 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.
  • Temporary disruption to access is expected while crews are setting up equipment trucks moving in and out of the work zones. Access to properties is always maintained.
  • Grading of roadway base is expected at 10th Street. Expect noise from heavy machinery and dust with trucks moving in and out of traffic.
  • Permanent light poles are expected to be installed on the west side of US 41. Expect flat bed and bucket trucks moving in and out of the work zones.
  • Pedestrian crossings on 14th Street/Imperial Drive at US 41 have been reconfigured around the work zone. Pedestrians are advised to use the designated sidewalks and cross walks.
  • 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.
  • Water main tie in procedures are scheduled along US 41. Expect construction vehicles throughout the day.
  • East bound right turn lane at 10th Street will be closed until underground utilities complete in the 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.
  • 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, May 31. 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 summer 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. Use caution and watch for changes in the traffic pattern. Bergeron Land Development, Inc. is the contractor. Expected completion is spring 2021.

  • No lane closures for the week of Sunday, May 12.
  • Expect northbound and southbound nighttime lane closures on US 41 between Center Road and JamesStreet from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. beginning Sunday, May 19 through Thursday, May 23.

SR 776 (Indiana Avenue) at CR 777 (Dearborn Street): Construction project: Crews are making pedestrian and ADA improvements, vehicle detection overhead traffic signal modifications, sidewalk enhancements and installing highway lighting. Expect northbound lane closures from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and southbound lane closures from 8 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Expected completion is summer 2019. Contact Network LLC is the contractor.

SR 72 at various locations: Construction project: Crews are installing highway lighting and constructing sidewalk along SR 72 at Frontage Road; Gantt Road; Honore Avenue; McIntosh Road; Sawyer Road; Beneva Road; Lockwood Ridge Road; Swift Road, Gateway Avenue, and at the Sarasota Pavilion entrance. 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. Expected completion is late summer 2019. The contractor is Florida Safety Contractors, Inc.