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FDOT District One Districtwide RoadWatch Report for week of July 7, 2019

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DISTRICT ONE DISTRICTWIDE ROADWATCH REPORT #27
FOR WEEK OF July 7, 2019

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 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 at Hancock Avenue: Construction project:    Crews will be extending existing turn lanes, milling and resurfacing, widening, placing sidewalk, installing signing and pavement markings, and making signalization improvements. Work will occur during daytime and nighttime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.   Motorists and pedestrians should use caution while traveling in this area. Estimated project completion is winter of 2019. The contractor is Florida Safety Contractors, Inc.  

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.

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 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the project. Drivers should use caution traveling in this area.  Estimated completion is early of 2019.  The contractor is American Lighting & Signalization, Inc.  

SR 82/Immokalee Road from SR 29 to Corkscrew Road:  Maintenance permit project: Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for crews to repair a pipeline, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway.  

SR 84/Davis Boulevard from Pine Street to Commercial Drive:  Maintenance permit project: Motorists should expect intermittent westbound lane closures while crews make an emergency repair to a storm drain, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway.

SR 29 from South 7th Street to South 2nd Street:  Maintenance contract project: Motorists should expect intermittent northbound lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 lane closures as crews work on miscellaneous items to complete the project. 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 intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews finish miscellaneous work on the project. 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  

US 27 from 5th Street to north of SR 78: Construction project: Crews will be milling and resurfacing the roadway on US 27 from 5th Street to north of SR 78 in Moore Haven.  Additional work includes improving the drainage, sidewalks and road shoulders, and installing curb and gutter, signage and pavement markings, and water and sewer lines along US 27.  Work also includes replacing traffic signals at 6th Street and 10th Street and adding new streetlights at 10th Street and SR 78 intersections. Motorists should expect periodic nighttime and daytime lane closures on US 27 during construction. Please use caution and watch for workers in the construction zone.  Estimated project completion is summer 2020. The contractor is AJAX Paving Industries of Florida.

HARDEE COUNTY 

North Hickory Street from SR 66 to 4th Avenue East: Construction project: Watch for daytime lane closures from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and workers close to the road as crews begin installing signs, erosion control devices and pedestrian detours. Use caution and be prepared to stop. 

US 17 from north of 3rd Street East to the RV Park Entrance in Zolfo Springs: Construction project: Crews continue working on turn lanes in the median. Watch for intermittent lane closures and be prepared to merge. 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: Crews are placing sod and finishing miscellaneous work to prepare to begin paving the final layer of asphalt from Ona to Main Street starting Tuesday, July 15. 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.

  • Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures on SR 80 east bound between Lexington Parkway and Indian Hills Drive from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. from Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12 while crews remove guardrail.

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 west of East Twitty Road: Maintenance permit project: Crews are modifying an existing driveway. Watch for workers close to the roadway with shoulder closures and trucks and equipment entering and leaving the roadway.

US 98 at Garden Terrace in Spring Lake: Maintenance permit project: Crews are constructing a new treatment plant including a new driveway connection 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.
  • Walnut Street intersection at US 27 north bound is closed.  Please follow the detour signs.
  • The right turn only lane from west bound Main Street to US 27 north bound is closed. Please follow detour signs from west bound Main Street to northbound Anoka Avenue to west bound Hill Street to north bound US 27.

Additional lane closures, single-lane flagging operations, and temporary lane shifts will occur during nighttime/overnight hours on US 27, Main Street (SR 17) and SR 64. The contractor is Concrete Services, LLC. Estimated project completion date is early 2020.  

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. 

US 27 from the Polk County line to Striker Road: Maintenance permit project: Crews will be installing poles and cables throughout the summer. Motorists should expect intermittent shoulder closures.  Please use caution and watch for crews working close to 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 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 Payne 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.

SR 17 from North Ridgewood Drive to County Road 17A: Utility maintenance project: Crews are installing new poles and transferring utilities.  Expect intermittent lane closures on SR 17 from North Ridgewood Drive to County Road 17A. Please watch for workers in and near the roadway.

SR 17 between Lake Letta Drive and East Lake Bonnet Road in Sebring: Maintenance permit project: Crews are constructing an agricultural driveway connection between Lake Letta Drive and East Lake Bonnet Road on SR 17 on the northbound side.  Please watch for workers near the roadway.

SR 17 in Avon Park: Maintenance permit project: Crews are constructing a residential driveway connection 1200-feet north of East San Juan Avenue on SR 17 on the southbound side.  Watch for workers near 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.  

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 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.

SR 884/Colonial Boulevard from Plantation Road to Deer Run Farms Road:     Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Weekdays for crews to extend a turn lane, 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 from Shawnee Road to Alabama Road:  Construction project: Crews are widening SR 82 to six lanes from Shawnee Road to Alabama Road.

  • Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures on SR 82 during daytime and nighttime/overnight hours, Monday through Friday throughout the duration of the project, weather permitting.
  • Motorists should expect side road closures throughout the project limits.

Additional work includes construction of a median separating three 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, 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 late fall 2020. The Contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC.

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 traffic shifts throughout the duration of the project.
  • Motorists should expect Grant Boulevard closed through Friday, July 12.
  • Motorists should expect Kalamar Drive closed through September 2019. 

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 78/Bayshore Boulevard from Hart Road to I-75: Maintenance contract project. Motorists should expect intermittent westbound lane closures during daytime and nighttime/overnight hours while crews repair sidewalk, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution 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. 

Various locations along SR 684 and US 301: Construction project: Crews are installing new highway lighting at various locations along SR 684 from Gulf Drive to 9th Street W and on US 301 from Tallevast Road to 9th Street E. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Expected completion is fall 2019. PowerCore, Inc. is the contractor.

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 pier will remain open during the closure. 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 through 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 Sunday, July 7 through Saturday, July 13. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures on I-75 northbound and I-75 southbound between Moccasin Wallow Road and just south of the I-275 interchange from 9 p.m. each night to 6 a.m. each morning Sunday, July 7 through Saturday, July 13. Use caution and watch for changes in the traffic pattern. Expected completion is fall 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, SR 70 drainage and curbs, installing signage, and working on the bridges over SR 70 and the Braden River.

  • SR 70 westbound will be closed during the overnight hours from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10th and Thursday, July 11th underneath I-75 while crews install interstate bridge beams; weather permitting.  Beginning at 8 p.m. each evening, crews will close two lanes on SR 70 westbound, with the total closure beginning at 11 p.m.
  • SR 70 eastbound will have two lanes closed beginning at 8 p.m. each evening but will remain open.  I-75 northbound and southbound off-ramps to SR 70 will be reduced to one lane each evening from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
  • Motorists wishing to travel SR 70 westbound are advised take I-75 northbound to Exit 220/SR 64 and return to the interstate southbound and exit at Exit 217/SR 70; or, use local routes.
  • 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. 

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 at the Longboat Key Pass Bridge: Construction project: Crews are making structural, electrical and mechanical repairs on the bridge. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sidewalk closures are also expected during construction. Southern Road & Bridge, LLC is the contractor. Expected completion is late summer 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.

SR 43 (10th Street) from 6th Avenue Drive W to 2nd Avenue: Construction project: Crews are making improvements to two railroad crossings, improving drainage, constructing sidewalk, and constructing turn lanes on State Road 43 (10th Street). State Road 43 (10th Street) between 6th Avenue Drive W and 2nd Avenue closed to traffic overnight Thursday, June 13/early Friday, June 14 and remain closed for approximately 70 days while crews are working.

  • Traffic northbound on US 41 to westbound SR 43 (10th Street) will make a left-turn onto 7th Street W and continue to Business US 41 (8th Avenue W). Make a right-turn onto Business US 41 (8th Avenue W) and then make a left-turn on SR 43 (10th Street) to continue west.
  • Traffic southbound on US 41 to eastbound SR 43 (10th Street) will make a right-turn onto 17th Street W and continue to Business US 41 (8th Avenue W). Make a left-turn onto Business US 41 (8th Avenue W) and then make right-turn onto SR 43 (10th Street) to continue east until the road closure at 6th Avenue Drive W. Otherwise, motorists will continue south on US 41 and exit at 10th Street W to continue eastbound as normal.
  • Traffic eastbound on 10th Street will make a left-turn onto Business US 41 (8th Avenue W) and continue to 17th Street W. Make a right-turn onto 17th Street W and continue to US 41. Make a right-turn onto southbound US 41 and exit at SR 43 (10th Street) to continue east.
  • Traffic westbound on 10th Street will merge onto US 41 northbound and continue to 17th Street W. Make a left-turn onto 17th Street W and continue to Business US 41 (8th Avenue W). Make a left-turn onto Business US 41 (8th Avenue W) and continue to 10th Street. Make a right-turn onto 10th Street to continue west.

Nighttime/overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. will occur throughout construction while crews are working. Expected completion is fall 2019. Preferred Materials, Inc., is the contractor.

OKEECHOBEE COUNTY

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 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

East Johnson Avenue (CR 580) from US 17/92 to North 24th Street: Construction project: Watch for daytime shoulder closures and intermittent lane closures with flaggers directing traffic from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. as crews continue pouring sidewalk and driveway connections and grading shoulders. This project includes adding sidewalk on the north side of East Johnson Avenue from US 17/92 to North 20th Street and on the south side of East Johnson Street from US 17/92 to North 24th Street. Crews will also pave East Johnson Street from US 17/92 to 18th Street and reconstruct side street and driveway entrances throughout the project. The contractor is Central Concrete Products, Inc. Expected completion is fall 2019.

I-4 at Mile Marker 27 in Polk County (Eastbound): Maintenance project: On Thursday, July 11th, at 9 p.m. through midnight, crews will be performing inspections. I-4 eastbound left lane (adjacent to median) will be closed for approximately 1-mile at mile marker 27.  Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway.

I-4 at mile marker 31 (SR 539/Kathleen Road): Maintenance contracts project: Watch for workers close to the travel lanes and ramps as crews continue clearing and installing a new irrigation system. This BOLD landscaping project includes adding irrigation and more than 1500 trees and palms to the Kathleen Road intersection.  The contractor is Oasis Landscaping Services, Inc. Expected completion is early 2021.

I-4 at US 98 (Exit 32) in Polk County: Maintenance contracts: Repairs on eastbound I-4 exit and entrance ramps at US 98 North (Exit 32) are schedule at night/overnight on Sunday, July 7 and Monday, July 8, depending on weather.

I-4 eastbound exit ramp onto US 98 (Sunday, July 7): Expect nighttime/overnight single lane closures on the eastbound I-4 exit ramp onto northbound US 98, Sunday, July 7, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Crews will close a single lane at a time while they remove the rough asphalt and pave the area approaching the signal. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

Northbound US 98 right turn lane onto eastbound I-4 CLOSED (Monday, July 8): Crews will make repairs on the northbound US 98 right turn lane onto eastbound I-4 at night/overnight on Monday, July 8, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. During repairs, the northbound turn lane will be CLOSED.  Northbound US 98 motorists heading to eastbound I-4 will be directed to continue north on US 98, U-Turn near the mall, and approach eastbound I-4 from southbound US 98. The southbound US 98 turn lane one eastbound I-4 will remain open.

Eastbound I-4 at the US 98 eastbound on-ramp merge (Monday, July 8): Once turn lane repairs are complete, crews will repair the rough area where the eastbound on-ramp from US 98 merges onto I-4. During these repairs, crews will CLOSE the farthest right lane of eastbound I-4 approaching the work area to accommodate vehicles merging onto I-4 from the on-ramp. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

I-4 at mile marker 33 (SR 33/CR 582 Socrum Loop Road): Construction project: There are no scheduled lane closures at this time. This project includes installing wrong-way detection on the I-4 off ramps including at SR 33/CR 582 as a safety measure to help prevent wrong-way events. These sites consist of a static sign and red flashing beacons that turn on when a motorist travels in the opposite direction of traffic which then sends an automated alert to the FDOT District 7 SunGuide Center. The contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida. Expected completion is fall 2019. Visit fdottampabay.com/project/453/254677-4-06-92 for information.

I-4 at mile marker 46 (rest area): Construction project: Crews are 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 south of Wilder Road: Maintenance permits: Law enforcement may stop traffic for up to 10 minutes at a time as crews pull overhead lines across the roadway. The aerial crossing is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, but may occur later depending on weather.  Use caution and be prepared to stop.

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 (Memorial Boulevard) from Eaker Street to West Bridgers Avenue: Maintenance permit project: Watch for daytime lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as crews install curb and gutter. Use caution and be prepared to merge.  

US 92/SR 546 Memorial Boulevard from Wabash to Gary Road: Construction project: Expect both daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews install directional bores, conduit, and light pole bases along the eastbound and westbound lanes during the day, and install signs from Wabash Avenue to Gary Road in both directions at night/overnight.  Use caution and be prepared to merge. Crews will be working Monday through Friday during the day and Sunday through Thursday at night. No lane closures are allowed from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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 July 2019 as crews construct a new turn lane, driveway and signal. Use caution and be prepared to merge.

SR 659 (North Combee Road) north of Grimes Road: Maintenance permits: Watch for daytime lane closures with flaggers directing traffic from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Monday, July 15 while crews construct a new driveway entrance. Use caution and be prepared to stop.

SR 572 (Airport Road) from New Tampa Highway to Old Tampa Highway: Construction project: Watch for workers close to the road as they install signs and erosion control devices this week.

Crews will CLOSE Airport Road between US 92 (New Tampa Highway) and Old Tampa Highway, Tuesday, July 9 through Saturday, July 27. During the closure, all traffic will be detoured using New Tampa Highway, Clark Road and Old Tampa Highway. Use caution and add time in your schedule to reach your destination. This project includes removing and replacing pipe beneath the roadway, adding concrete ditch pavement and rebuilding the roadway over the new pipe. The contractor is Heavy Civil, Inc. Expected completion is summer 2019.

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 and installing storm water structures, sewage lines, fiber optic cable, lighting conduit and bases.

Use caution when entering and exiting driveways onto SR 542 (Dundee Road) as some driveways may be closed or narrowed during pipe and fiber optic installation.  Access to residences and businesses may be changed slightly, but will be maintained at all times.

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 60 from West Central Ave to Godwin Road in Lake Wales: Maintenance contracts project: Watch for intermittent nighttime/overnight shoulder and lane closures with workers close to the road and trucks entering and exiting the roadway as crews video and the desilt drainage system. Use caution and be prepared to merge. The contractor is Maer Homes LLC.

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. 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 from Cresap Street to north of West 3rd Street: Construction project: Watch for intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews repair sidewalks and miscellaneous items to complete the project. Operational testing is underway on the system so motorists now see signs light up pointing them to an optional alternate route when a train approaches South Florida Avenue. 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 summer 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 July 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.

SR 33 (Lakeland Hills Boulevard) from US 92 (Memorial Boulevard) to Socrum Loop Road: Maintenance contracts project: Watch for intermittent nighttime/overnight shoulder and lane closures with workers close to the road and trucks entering and exiting the roadway as crews video and desilt the drainage system. Use caution and be prepared to merge. The contractor is Maer Homes LLC.

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.

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. Crews are making drainage improvements on US 301between Ringling Boulevard and Main Street. During this time, the northbound right lane will be closed. The northbound and southbound turn lanes will become through lanes for traffic. Northbound and southbound left turns from US 301 to Ringling Boulevard and to Main Street are prohibited. Motorists should use caution and pay close attention to changes in traffic patterns. 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. 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.

  • Contractor will be connecting new waterlines at 9th Street and 10th Street on July 10th. There will be waterline shut down for the night of July 10th.
  • Waterline tie in at 9th Street is expected the night of July 10th. Expect light construction equipment and noise from backup alarms, power tools and pumps. Work is expected from 8pm to 6am.
  • 9th Street is scheduled to be closed for through traffic starting July 8th in preparation for the waterline tie in.
  • 10th Street is scheduled to be closed end of next week for 2 days for installation of drainage pipe. Motorists can use Boulevard of the Arts as alternate route.
  • 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.
  • A new traffic pattern on west side of 10th Street is implemented. Travel lanes have been slightly shifted north. There will be only 1 lane going east and 1 lane going west during the temporary phase.
  • New boat ramp driveway is open. Use caution as the wider driveway is intended for both entering and exiting traffic
  • 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.
  • Pedestrian crosswalks and stop bar on the south bound lanes at 14th Street are marked. For the safety of pedestrians, motorists are urged to stop at the designated stop bar.
  • 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.

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, July 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 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.

  • Beginning Tuesday, May 28 at 7 a.m., Seaboard Avenue will be closed to thru traffic while workers complete drainage improvements. Motorists should use Spur Street as a detour route. Seaboard Avenue is anticipated be closed for a total of 54 days.

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.