New Traffic Pattern

Drivers need to be aware of an upcoming nighttime traffic shift on State Road (S.R.) 46 (East 25^th Street) this Sunday, May 6. Traffic will be shifted on S.R. 46 between Beardall Avenue and S.R. 415.

This shift is related to the current FDOT widening project already underway in the area, and will involve shifting traffic normally traveling on the south side of S.R. 46 to the north side. The new traffic pattern will open at 6 a.m. Monday, May 7.

Please note construction schedules may change due to weather or other circumstances. Electronic message boards have been installed to inform motorists about the road closure, and detour signs will guide traffic. Updates will be available on the Florida Department of Transportation’s Central Florida website.

Media inquiries should be directed to the FDOT Communications Office at 386-943-5479 or[email protected].

FDOT advises drivers to slow down and use extra caution in construction zones.

SARASOTA COUNTY
US 41/Venice By-Pass from Gulf Coast Boulevard to Bird Bay Drive: Construction project: Crews continue installing utility and storm drain systems and constructing temporary pavement. Expect intermittent nighttime/overnight northbound and southbound lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. throughout the project limits while crews are working. 
Southbound Traffic Shift: Traffic on southbound US 41 from Bird Bay to Warfield Road will shift to the newly constructed lanes along the west side of the road during the nighttime/overnight hours on Sunday, February 19. Use caution and pay close attention while driving throughout the project limits.
Northbound Traffic Shift: Traffic on northbound US 41 from Ridgewood to Bird Bay will shift to the newly constructed lanes along the west side of the road during the nighttime/overnight hours on Monday, February 20. Use caution and pay close attention while driving throughout the project limits.
Motorists should be mindful of the construction signs in place and traffic control officers and use caution while traveling through the project area.  Bergeron Land Development is the contractor. Expected completion is spring 2018.