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Traffic Watch for Manatee and Sarasota Counties - Week of December 10

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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.

 

MANATEE COUNTY

I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): Construction project: Project will widen the I-75 from SR 64 to the Manatee River, reconfigure the I-75/US 301 interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration, construct new bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp, and US 301 improvements. This week, crews will work on I-75 widening, drainage and utility work on US 301, and pile driving and beam installing for the construction of the new bridges over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.

  • On Sunday, December 10, at 8 p.m. to Monday, December 11, at 5.30 a.m., crews will close 60th Street E at US 301. Motorists are urged to follow posted detour signs. Business will be accessible via 18th Street E.  Motorists can access US 301 via the intersection at 18th Street E.
  • Nightly, from Monday, December 11, through December 14, crews will close 60th Street E at US 301 during the overnight hours from 9 p.m. to 5.30 a.m.  Motorists are urged to follow posted detour signs. Business will be accessible via 18th Street E.  Motorists can access US 301 via the intersection at 18th Street E.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on US 301 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on Tidewater Preserve Boulevard through the duration of bridge construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and US 301 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 mid-2025.

I-275 at US 41 (Exit 2): Construction project: Project improvements include new traffic signal at I-275 southbound off-ramp and replacing traffic signal at I-275 northbound off-ramp, pedestrian accommodations, and resurfacing within project limits. This week, crews will work on intersection sidewalks, signage, and signal installation.

  • Motorists should expect single and double lane closures on US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect ramp closures at I-275 at US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-275 and US 41 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 early 2024.

US 41 BUS from 17th to Bayshore Road/ 26th Street, including the 23rd Street Roundabout, Palmetto: Construction:  Work is underway so please use caution in the construction zone and be alert for construction equipment in the area. Construction crews will be working at the intersection of US 41 BUS and 23rd Street and the intersection of US 41 BUS and Bayshore Road/26th Street. Left turns at 26th Street will be closed off during construction of median improvements. Motorists should follow detours or find alternate routes.

US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews have begun a 7.6-mile improvements project consisting of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening in areas, base work, curb and gutter, sidewalk, guardrail, drainage improvements, bridge expansion joints, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement marking.  

  • Directional boring for lighting and signalization components will continue at various intersections along the project route until Friday, December 22, when the contractor will pause work for the holidays. Work will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Please be aware there will be pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • During intersection construction pedestrian access restrictions will be in place with alternate pedestrian routes clearly posted. To maintain safety, pedestrians should follow the posted routes.

  • The project’s expected completion is late 2024.

US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road Roundabout: Permit project: Crews have begun construction of a Manatee County roundabout at the intersection of US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road. A lane shift is in place.  Plan for additional travel time or consider an alternate route.  Please use caution in the area. Completion is expected by late spring 2024.

SR 789 from Just North of 11th Street South to just South of 11th Street South: Permit project: Bradenton Beach is constructing a gravity sewer replacement project through December, shifting southbound traffic onto the temporary detour southbound roadway around the worksite. Please use caution in the detour area.

SR 684 Cortez Road at SR 55/1st Street: Permit project: FPL crews will be installing 18 power poles at two locations until mid-December.  Motorists should anticipate overnight outside lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Two (2) poles will be installed on SR 684 at 44 Avenue.
  • Sixteen (16) poles will be installed on SR 55/1st Street from 41st Avenue to 30th Avenue East.

SR 64 between Village Geen Parkway to 66th Street West: Permit project: Through December 2023, Manatee County’s contractor will perform landscaping activities in the medians from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of workers in the area.

SR 64 Anna Maria Draw Bridge over Sarasota Pass: Bridge maintenance: Crews are working on the bridge to perform normal updates and maintenance.

  • Lane closures will be limited to overnight and are mostly complete.
  • Please be aware of workers crossing the bridge during daytime operations.

SR 64 from 43rd Street West to 15th Street East and from 10th Street West to 10th Street East: Construction project: Construction is underway for the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton.  Motorists can expect overnight lane closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and temporary lane closures when work requires. Expect noise and light from construction equipment.  Motorists should add additional travel time for slow-moving traffic or consider an alternate route.  Completion is slated for spring 2024.

South Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier (SR 55) Resurfacing: Construction project: Crews continue to work in the area so motorists should expect temporary lane closures when needed for the duration.

 

 

 

SARASOTA COUNTY

I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road (Exit 205): Construction project: Project improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lane on I-75 northbound from SR 72 to Bee Ridge Road, widen I-75 southbound from Proctor Road to SR 72, and improvements on Clark Road. This week, crews will work on the ramps, drainage, retaining walls, and paving.

  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 72 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and SR 72 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 early 2025.

US 41 from North of Port Commons from north of Port Commons to State College of Florida, Sarasota: Construction project: This project includes milling and resurfacing, guardrail, drainage improvements, signing and pavement markings, and signalization improvements. Crews will be working on drainage pipe and sidewalk removal throughout the project. Motorists should expect lane closures during daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please use caution and be aware of workers in the area.

US 41 South between South Palm Avenue and Hudson Avenue: Permit project:  Crews are finalizing all work at the Marie Selby Gardens. Motorists should expect only temporary lane closures as needed. Please use caution in the area and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists, and workers.

US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point: Construction: Construction on the next phase along a 1.4-mile area of US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road has begun. Work consists of implementing safety improvements along the corridor, including resurfacing, lighting and signalization, median improvements, improved drainage, shoulder reconstruction, improved sidewalks, improved bicycle lanes, and curb and gutter improvements. 

  • Single lane temporary closures are possible, so motorists should allow more travel time or consider an alternate route.

US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout: Landscaping of the area will take approximately five months to complete through January, though planting will be complete by end of December. To minimize inconvenience, lane closures will be during overnight hours and noise from landscaping vehicles and lighting are to be expected.

US 41 at Wellen Park Villages D&E Roundabouts: Permit projectConstruction of two roundabouts is underway on US 41. Lane closures are required.  Consider alternate routes or add additional travel time during peak hours. 

SR 72 Clark Road and the Legacy Trail: Construction Project: Crews have begun constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County. Expect noise from construction equipment, large trucks, and back-up alarms.  Occasional nighttime shoulder and/or lane closures during construction to install beams will also be needed. Expected completion is winter 2024/2025.

  • Occasional flagging operations will be needed.
  • Use caution in the area as large construction vehicles enter/ exit the roadway.

SR 758 Bee Ridge Road at the Legacy Trail: Construction Project: Crews have begun constructing two new pedestrian bridges and intersection improvements along the Legacy Trail in Sarasota County. Expect noise from construction equipment, large trucks, and back-up alarms.  Occasional nighttime shoulder and/or lane closures during construction to install beams will also be needed. Expected completion is winter 2024/2025.

  • Occasional flagging operations will be needed.
  • Use caution in the area as large construction vehicles enter/ exit the roadway.

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Motorists can expect pond excavation near Venice Avenue and just north of Rambler’s Rest RV Park on the northbound roadway. Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from US 41 to Stoney Creek Boulevard. Drainage structure and pipe, curb and gutter, and gravity wall installations will also continue throughout the project. Signal and lighting work is also on-going throughout the project. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations.

SR 789 John Ringling Causeway Bridge: Construction project: Work includes realignment of traffic lanes to add a bus lane, concrete spall repairs to bridge deck and sidewalk, and placement of concrete sealer on bridge deck and sidewalk. Work will be completed primarily during nighttime/overnight hours with single lane closures. Limited single-side sidewalk closures will occur with detours posted.

  • Motorists can expect overnight lane closures starting at 6 p.m. through 6 a.m.

SR 681 from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Crews have begun milling and resurfacing along the 2.8 stretch of roadway in preparation for construction. The resurfacing project will also improve drainage, provide a cross-slope correction for leveling and comfort, new guardrail, updated signing and marking, install intelligent transportation equipment and signalization.

  • Paving on the project has started so motorists should expect temporary lane closures for the duration of the project.
  • During resurfacing of the highway, on- and off-ramps will require limited overnight detours.
  • Noise from construction equipment should be anticipated for the duration.
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Traffic Watch for Manatee and Sarasota Counties - Week of December 3

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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.

 

MANATEE COUNTY

I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): Construction project: Project will widen the I-75 from SR 64 to the Manatee River, reconfigure the I-75/US 301 interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration, construct new bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp, and US 301 improvements. This week, crews will work on I-75 widening, drainage and utility work on US 301, and pile driving and beam installing for the construction of the new bridges over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.

  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hoursfrom 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on US 301 during nighttime/overnight hoursfrom 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on Tidewater Preserve Boulevard through the duration of bridge construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and US 301 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 early 2025.

I-275 at US 41 (Exit 2): Construction project: Project improvements include new traffic signal at I-275 southbound off-ramp and replacing traffic signal at I-275 northbound off-ramp, pedestrian accommodations, and resurfacing within project limits. This week, crews will work on intersection sidewalks, signage, and signal installation.

  • Motorists should expect single and double lane closures on US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect ramp closures at I-275 at US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-275 and US 41 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 early 2024.

US 41 BUS from 17th to Bayshore Road/ 26th Street, including the 23rd Street Roundabout, Palmetto: Construction:  Work is underway so please use caution in the construction zone and be alert for construction equipment in the area. Construction crews will be working at the intersection of US 41 BUS and 23rd Street and the intersection of US 41 BUS and Bayshore Road/26th Street. Left turns at 26th Street will be closed off during construction of median improvements. Motorists should follow detours or find alternate routes.

US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews have begun a 7.6-mile improvements project consisting of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening in areas, base work, curb and gutter, sidewalk, guardrail, drainage improvements, bridge expansion joints, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement marking.  

  • This week the contractor will continue drilled shaft installation for signal components at the intersection of 15th Street East and US 301. Starting Monday, December 4, the contractor will begin drilled shaft installation for signal components at 9th Street East and US 301. Construction areas will include pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • On Monday, December 4, directional boring for lighting and signalization components will continue at the intersection of Tallevast Road and US 301. Please be aware there will be pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Soft digs for utilities at the following intersections will continue: 15th Street East and US 301, 9th Street East and US 301 and Tallevast Road and US 301. Please be aware of pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • During intersection construction pedestrian access restrictions will be in place with alternate pedestrian routes clearly posted. To maintain safety, pedestrians should follow the posted routes.

  • The project’s expected completion is late 2024.

US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road Roundabout: Permit project: Crews have begun construction of a Manatee County roundabout at the intersection of US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road. A lane shift is in place.  Plan for additional travel time or consider an alternate route.  Please use caution in the area. Completion is expected by late spring 2024.

SR 789 from Just North of 11th Street South to just South of 11th Street South: Permit project: Bradenton Beach is constructing a gravity sewer replacement project through December, shifting southbound traffic onto the temporary detour southbound roadway around the worksite. Please use caution in the detour area.

SR 684 Cortez Road at SR 55/1st Street: Permit project: FPL crews will be installing 18 power poles at two locations until mid-December.  Motorists should anticipate overnight outside lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Two (2) poles will be installed on SR 684 at 44 Avenue.
  • Sixteen (16) poles will be installed on SR 55/1st Street from 41st Avenue to 30th Avenue East.

SR 64 Anna Maria Draw Bridge over Sarasota Pass: Bridge maintenance: Crews are working on the bridge to perform normal updates and maintenance.

  • Lane closures will be limited to overnight and are mostly complete.
  • Please be aware of workers crossing the bridge during daytime operations.

SR 64 from 43rd Street West to 15th Street East and from 10th Street West to 10th Street East: Construction project: Construction is underway for the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton.  Motorists can expect overnight lane closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and temporary lane closures when work requires. Expect noise and light from construction equipment.  Motorists should add additional travel time for slow-moving traffic or consider an alternate route.  Completion is slated for spring 2024.

South Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier (SR 55) Resurfacing: Construction project: Crews continue to work in the area so motorists should expect temporary lane closures when needed for the duration.

 

 

SARASOTA COUNTY

I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road (Exit 205): Construction project: Project improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lane on I-75 northbound from SR 72 to Bee Ridge Road, widen I-75 southbound from Proctor Road to SR 72, and improvements on Clark Road. This week, crews will work on the ramps, drainage, retaining walls, and paving.

  • Nightly, from Monday, December 4, through Wednesday, December 6, crews will CLOSE Anise Drive at Clark Road during the overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 4.30 a.m.  Motorists will be able to use the driveway in front of Burger King or Approach Road to access Clark Road. Detour signs will be posted.

  • On Thursday, December 7, from 8 p.m. to Friday, December 8, at 6 p.m., crews will CLOSE the driveway in front of Burger King.  Motorists can access to Burger King and the plaza via Approach Road or Anise Drive. Detour signs will be posted.

  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.

  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.

  • Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 72 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.

  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and SR 72 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 early 2025.

US 41 from North of Port Commons from north of Port Commons to State College of Florida: Construction project: This project includes milling and resurfacing, guardrail, drainage improvements, signing and pavement markings, and signalization improvements. Crews will be working on drainage pipe and sidewalk removal throughout the project. Motorists should expect lane closures during daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please use caution and be aware of workers in the area.

US 41 South between South Palm Avenue and Hudson Avenue: Permit project:  Crews are finalizing all work at the Marie Selby Gardens. Motorists should expect only temporary lane closures as needed. Please use caution in the area and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists, and workers.

US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point: Construction: Construction on the next phase along a 1.4-mile area of US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road has begun. Work consists of implementing safety improvements along the corridor, including resurfacing, lighting and signalization, median improvements, improved drainage, shoulder reconstruction, improved sidewalks, improved bicycle lanes, and curb and gutter improvements. 

  • Single lane closures are expected on the south side of the road, so motorists should allow more travel time or consider an alternate route.

US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout: Landscaping of the area will take approximately four months to complete through December. To minimize inconvenience, lane closures will be during overnight hours and noise from landscaping vehicles and lighting are to be expected.

US 41 at Wellen Park Villages D&E Roundabouts: Permit projectConstruction of two roundabouts is underway on US 41. Lane closures are required.  Consider alternate routes or add additional travel time during peak hours. 

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Motorists can expect pond excavation near Venice Avenue and just north of Rambler’s Rest RV Park on the northbound roadway. Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from US 41 to Stoney Creek Boulevard. Drainage structure and pipe, curb and gutter, and gravity wall installations will also continue throughout the project. Signal and lighting work is also on-going throughout the project. Daytime paving operations at various locations on future SB River Road will begin the week of Dec 4th and will continue through the following week. Paving will be outside of traffic and will not require a lane closure intermittent flagging operations may be needed. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations.

SR 789 John Ringling Causeway Bridge: Construction project: Work includes realignment of traffic lanes to add a bus lane, concrete spall repairs to bridge deck and sidewalk, and placement of concrete sealer on bridge deck and sidewalk. Work will be completed primarily during nighttime/overnight hours with single lane closures. Limited single-side sidewalk closures will occur with detours posted.

  • Motorists can expect overnight lane closures starting at 6 p.m. through 6 a.m.

SR 681 from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Crews have begun milling and resurfacing along the 2.8 stretch of roadway in preparation for construction. The resurfacing project will also improve drainage, provide a cross-slope correction for leveling and comfort, new guardrail, updated signing and marking, install intelligent transportation equipment and signalization.

  • Paving on the project has started so motorists should expect temporary lane closures for the duration of the project.
  • During resurfacing of the highway, on- and off-ramps will require limited overnight detours.
  • Noise from construction equipment should be anticipated for the duration.
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Traffic Watch for Manatee and Sarasota Counties - Week of November 26

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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.

 

MANATEE COUNTY

I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): Construction project: Project will widen the I-75 from SR 64 to the Manatee River, reconfigure the I-75/US 301 interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration, construct new bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp, and US 301 improvements. This week, crews will work on I-75 widening, drainage and utility work on US 301, and pile driving and beam installing for the construction of the new bridges over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.

  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hoursfrom 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on US 301 during nighttime/overnight hoursfrom 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on Tidewater Preserve Boulevard through the duration of bridge construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and US 301 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 early 2025.

I-275 at US 41 (Exit 2): Construction project: Project improvements include new traffic signal at I-275 southbound off-ramp and replacing traffic signal at I-275 northbound off-ramp, pedestrian accommodations, and resurfacing within project limits. This week, crews will work on intersection sidewalks.

  • Motorists should expect single and double lane closures on US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect ramp closures at I-275 at US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.

  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-275 and US 41 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 early 2024.

US 41 BUS from 17th to Bayshore Road/ 26th Street, including the 23rd Street Roundabout, Palmetto: Construction:  Work is underway so please use caution in the construction zone and be alert for construction equipment in the area. Construction crews will be working at the intersection of US 41 BUS and 23rd Street and the intersection of US 41 BUS and Bayshore Road/26th Street. Left turns at 26th Street will be closed off during construction of median improvements. Motorists should follow detours or find alternate routes.

US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews have begun a 7.6-mile improvements project consisting of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening in areas, base work, curb and gutter, sidewalk, guardrail, drainage improvements, bridge expansion joints, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement marking.  

  • On Monday, November 27, the contractor will begin drilled shaft installation for signal components at the intersection of 15th Avenue and US 301. Construction areas will include pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Directional boring for lighting and signalization components will continue along the project route throughout November. Please be aware there will be pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Soft digs for utilities at the following intersections will continue: 30th Avenue East and US 301, 15th Street East and US 301 and 9th Street East and US 301. Please be aware of pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • During intersection construction pedestrian access restrictions will be in place with alternate pedestrian routes clearly posted. To maintain safety, pedestrians should follow the posted routes.

  • The project’s expected completion is late 2024.

US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road Roundabout: Permit project: Crews have begun construction of a Manatee County roundabout at the intersection of US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road. A lane shift is in place.  Plan for additional travel time or consider an alternate route.  Please use caution in the area. Completion is expected by late spring 2024.

SR 789 From Just North of 11th Street South to just South of 11th Street South: Permit project: Bradenton Beach is constructing a gravity sewer replacement project through December, shifting southbound traffic onto the temporary detour southbound roadway around the worksite. Please use caution in the detour area.

SR 684 Cortez Road at SR 55/1st Street: Permit project: FPL crews will be installing 18 power poles at two locations until mid-December.  Motorists should anticipate overnight outside lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Two (2) poles will be installed on SR 684 at 44 Avenue.
  • Sixteen (16) poles will be installed on SR 55/1st Street from 41st Avenue to 30th Avenue East.

SR 64 Anna Maria Draw Bridge over Sarasota Pass: Bridge maintenance: Crews are working on the bridge to perform normal updates and maintenance.

  • Lane closures will be limited to overnight and are complete.
  • Please be aware of workers crossing the bridge during daytime operations.

SR 64 between Village Geen Parkway to 66th Street West: Permit project: Through November, Manatee County’s contractor will perform landscaping activities in the medians from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of workers in the area.

SR 64 from 43rd Street West to 15th Street East and from 10th Street West to 10th Street East: Construction project: Construction is underway for the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton.  Motorists can expect overnight lane closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and temporary lane closures when work requires. Expect noise and light from construction equipment.  Motorists should add additional travel time for slow-moving traffic or consider an alternate route.  Completion is slated for spring 2024.

South Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier (SR 55)Resurfacing: Construction project: Crews continue to work in the area so motorists should expect temporary lane closures when needed for the duration.

 

 

 

SARASOTA COUNTY

I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road (Exit 205): Construction project: Project improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lane on I-75 northbound from SR 72 to Bee Ridge Road, widen I-75 southbound from Proctor Road to SR 72, and improvements on Clark Road. Crews continue work on the ramps, drainage, retaining walls, and paving.

  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 72 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.

  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and SR 72 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 early 2025.

US 41 from North of Port Commons from North of Port Commons to State College of Florida, Sarasota: Construction project: This project includes milling and resurfacing, guardrail, drainage improvements, signing and pavement markings, and signalization improvements. Crews will be working on drainage pipe and sidewalk removal throughout the project. Motorists should expect lane closures during daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please use caution and be aware of workers in the area.

US 41 South between South Palm Avenue and Hudson Avenue: Permit project:  Crews are finalizing all work at the Marie Selby Gardens. Motorists should expect only temporary lane closures as needed. Please use caution in the area and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists, and workers.

US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point: Construction: Construction on the next phase along a 1.4-mile area of US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road has begun. Work consists of implementing safety improvements along the corridor, including resurfacing, lighting and signalization, median improvements, improved drainage, shoulder reconstruction, improved sidewalks, improved bicycle lanes, and curb and gutter improvements. 

  • Single lane closures are expected on the south side of the road, so motorists should allow more travel time or consider an alternate route.

US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout: Landscaping of the area will take approximately four months to complete through December. To minimize inconvenience, lane closures will be during overnight hours and noise from landscaping vehicles and lighting are to be expected.

US 41 at Wellen Park Villages D&E Roundabouts: Permit projectConstruction of two roundabouts is underway on US 41. Lane closures are required. Consider alternate routes or add additional travel time during peak hours. 

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Motorists can expect pond excavation near Venice Avenue and just north of Rambler’s Rest RV Park on the northbound roadway. Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from US 41 to Stoney Creek Boulevard. Drainage structure and pipe, curb and gutter, and gravity wall installations will also continue throughout the project. Signal and lighting work is also on-going throughout the project. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations.

SR 789 John Ringling Causeway Bridge: Construction project: Work includes realignment of traffic lanes to add a bus lane, concrete spall repairs to bridge deck and sidewalk, and placement of concrete sealer on bridge deck and sidewalk. Work will be completed primarily during nighttime/overnight hours with single lane closures. Limited single-side sidewalk closures will occur with detours posted.

  • Motorists can expect overnight lane closures starting at 6 p.m. through 6 a.m.

SR 681 from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Crews have begun milling and resurfacing along the 2.8 stretch of roadway in preparation for construction. The resurfacing project will also improve drainage, provide a cross-slope correction for leveling and comfort, new guardrail, updated signing and marking, install intelligent transportation equipment and signalization.

  • Paving on the project has started so motorists should expect temporary lane closures for the duration of the project.
  • During resurfacing of the highway, on- and off-ramps will require limited overnight detours.
  • Noise from construction equipment should be anticipated for the duration.
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Traffic Watch for Manatee and Sarasota Counties - Week of November 19

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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.

 

MANATEE COUNTY

I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): Construction project: Project will widen the I-75 from SR 64 to the Manatee River, reconfigure the I-75/US 301 interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration, construct new bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp, and US 301 improvements. This week, crews will work on I-75 widening, drainage and utility work on US 301, and pile driving and beam installing for the construction of the new bridges over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.

  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hoursfrom 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on US 301 during nighttime/overnight hoursfrom 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on Tidewater Preserve Boulevard through the duration of bridge construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and US 301 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 early 2025.

I-275 at US 41 (Exit 2): Construction project: Project improvements include new traffic signal at I-275 southbound off-ramp and replacing traffic signal at I-275 northbound off-ramp, pedestrian accommodations, and resurfacing within project limits. This week, crews will work on intersection sidewalks.

  • Motorists should expect single and double lane closures on US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect ramp closures at I-275 at US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.

  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-275 and US 41 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 early 2024.

US 41 BUS from 17th to Bayshore Road/ 26th Street, including the 23rd Street Roundabout, Palmetto: Construction:  Work is underway so please use caution in the construction zone and be alert for construction equipment in the area. Construction crews will be working at the intersection of US 41 BUS and 23rd Street and the intersection of US 41 BUS and Bayshore Road/26th Street. Left turns at 26th Street will be closed off during construction of median improvements. Motorists should follow detours or find alternate routes.

Motorists can expect temporary daytime lane closures between 17th Street and 26th Street throughout the duration of the project.

US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews have begun a 7.6-mile improvements project consisting of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening in areas, base work, curb and gutter, sidewalk, guardrail, drainage improvements, bridge expansion joints, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement marking.  

  • During the Thanksgiving holiday week, work will cease temporarily on Wednesday, November 22, and will resume on Monday, November 27, 2023.
  • Leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, drilled shaft installation for signal components at the intersection of 30th Avenue East and US 301 will be completed by Tuesday, November 21, 2023. When work resumes after the holiday on Monday, November 27, the contractor will begin at the intersection of 15th Avenue and US 301. Construction areas will include pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Directional boring for lighting and signalization components will continue along the project route throughout November. Please be aware there will be pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Soft digs for utilities at the following intersections will continue: 30th Avenue East and US 301, 15th Street East and US 301 and 9th Street East and US 301. Please be aware of pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • During intersection construction pedestrian access restrictions will be in place with alternate pedestrian routes clearly posted. To maintain safety, pedestrians should follow the posted routes.

  • The project’s expected completion is late 2024.

US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road Roundabout: Permit project: Crews have begun construction of a Manatee County roundabout at the intersection of US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road. A lane shift is in place.  Plan for additional travel time or consider an alternate route.  Please use caution in the area. Completion is expected by late spring 2024.

SR 789 From Just North of 11th Street South to just South of 11th Street South: Permit project: Bradenton Beach is constructing a gravity sewer replacement project through December, shifting southbound traffic onto the temporary detour southbound roadway around the worksite. Please use caution in the detour area.

SR 684 Cortez Road at SR 55/1st Street: Permit project: FPL crews will be installing 18 power poles at two locations until mid-December.  Motorists should anticipate overnight outside lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Two (2) poles will be installed on SR 684 at 44 Avenue.
  • Sixteen (16) poles will be installed on SR 55/1st Street from 41st Avenue to 30th Avenue East.

SR 64 Anna Maria Draw Bridge over Sarasota Pass: Bridge maintenance: Crews are working on the bridge to perform normal updates and maintenance.

  • Lane closures will be limited to overnight and are predominantly complete.
  • Please be aware of workers crossing the bridge during daytime operations.

SR 64 between Village Geen Parkway to 66th Street West: Permit project: Through November, Manatee County’s contractor will perform landscaping activities in the medians from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of workers in the area.

SR 64 from 43rd Street West to 15th Street East and from 10th Street West to 10th Street East: Construction project: Construction is underway for the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton.  Motorists can expect overnight lane closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and temporary lane closures when work requires. Expect noise and light from construction equipment. Motorists should add additional travel time for slow-moving traffic or consider an alternate route. Completion is slated for spring 2024.

South Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier Closure(SR 55): Construction project: FDOT will close all South Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier access points from the northbound rest area to the fishing pier for planned milling, resurfacing, and additional roadway improvements from Sunday, November 12, starting at 9 p.m. until Friday, November 17, ending at 9 p.m. Roadway repairs will prevent access to the South Skyway Fishing Pier, bathrooms, ramps to and from the pier, and all these areas will be closed during this project.

 

 

 

SARASOTA COUNTY

I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road (Exit 205): Construction project: Project improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lane on I-75 northbound from SR 72 to Bee Ridge Road, widen I-75 southbound from Proctor Road to SR 72, and improvements on Clark Road. This week, crews will work on the ramps, drainage, retaining walls, and paving.

  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 72 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and SR 72 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 early 2025.

US 41 from North of Port Commons to State College of Florida: Construction project: This project includes milling and resurfacing, guardrail, drainage improvements, signing and pavement markings, and signalization improvements. Crews will be working in the median between West River Road and Ortiz Boulevard. Motorists should expect lane closures during daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday and Tuesday. Please use caution and be aware of workers in the area.

The contractor will not be working on Wednesday, November 22nd through Sunday, November 26th in observance of Thanksgiving Day. Work will resume on Monday, November 27, 2023.

US 41 South between South Palm Avenue and Hudson Avenue: Permit project:  Crews are finalizing all work at the Marie Selby Gardens. Motorists should expect only temporary lane closures as needed. Please use caution in the area and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and workers.

US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point: Construction: Construction on the next phase along a 1.4-mile area of US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road has begun. Work consists of implementing safety improvements along the corridor, including resurfacing, lighting and signalization, median improvements, improved drainage, shoulder reconstruction, improved sidewalks, improved bicycle lanes, and curb and gutter improvements. 

  • Crews will remain focused on the sidewalk, drainage, and lighting.
  • Most work should be in the FDOT right of way or turn lane.  No mainline roadway closures are anticipated currently.

US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout: Landscaping of the area will take approximately four months to complete through December. To minimize inconvenience, lane closures will be during overnight hours and noise from landscaping vehicles and lighting are to be expected.

US 41 at Wellen Park Villages D&E Roundabouts: Permit projectConstruction of two roundabouts is underway on US 41. Lane closures are required.  Consider alternate routes or add additional travel time during peak hours. 

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Motorists can expect pond excavation near Venice Avenue and just north of Rambler’s Rest RV Park on the northbound roadway. Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from US 41 to Stoney Creek Boulevard. Drainage structure and pipe, curb and gutter, and gravity wall installations will also continue throughout the project. Signal and lighting work is also on-going throughout the project. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations. The Contractor will not be on-site Wednesday, November 22, through Sunday November 26, in Observance of Thanksgiving.

SR 789 John Ringling Causeway Bridge: Construction project: Work includes realignment of traffic lanes to add a bus lane, concrete spall repairs to bridge deck and sidewalk, and placement of concrete sealer on bridge deck and sidewalk. Work will be completed primarily during nighttime/overnight hours with single lane closures. Limited single-side sidewalk closures will occur with detours posted.

  • Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, work will be limited to Monday and Tuesday.
  • Motorists can expect overnight lane closures starting at 6 p.m. through 6 a.m.

SR 681 from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Crews have begun milling and resurfacing along the 2.8 stretch of roadway in preparation for construction. The resurfacing project will also improve drainage, provide a cross-slope correction for leveling and comfort, new guardrail, updated signing and marking, install intelligent transportation equipment and signalization.

  • Paving on the project has started so motorists should expect temporary lane closures for the duration of the project.
  • During resurfacing of the highway, on- and off-ramps will require limited overnight detours.
  • Noise from construction equipment should be anticipated for the duration.
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Traffic Watch for Manatee and Sarasota Counties - Week of November 12

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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.

 

MANATEE COUNTY

I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): Construction project: Project will widen the I-75 from SR 64 to the Manatee River, reconfigure the I-75/US 301 interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration, construct new bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp, and US 301 improvements. This week, crews will work on I-75 widening, drainage and utility work on US 301, and pile driving and beam installing for the construction of the new bridges over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.

  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hoursfrom 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.

  • Motorists should expect lane closures on US 301 during nighttime/overnight hoursfrom 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on Tidewater Preserve Boulevard through the duration of bridge construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and US 301 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 early 2025.

I-275 at US 41 (Exit 2): Construction project: Project improvements include new traffic signal at I-275 southbound off-ramp and replacing traffic signal at I-275 northbound off-ramp, pedestrian accommodations, and resurfacing within project limits. This week, crews will work on intersection sidewalks.

  • Motorists should expect single and double lane closures on US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect ramp closures at I-275 at US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-275 and US 41 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 early 2024.

US 41 BUS from 17th to Bayshore Road/ 26th Street, including the 23rd Street Roundabout, Palmetto: Construction:  Work is underway so please use caution in the construction zone and be alert for construction equipment in the area. Construction crews will be working at the intersection of US 41 BUS and 23rd Street and the intersection of US 41 BUS and Bayshore Road/26th Street. Left turns at 26th Street will be closed off during construction of median improvements. Motorists should follow detours or find alternate routes.

Motorists can expect temporary daytime lane closures between 17th Street and 26th Street throughout the duration of the project.

US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews have begun a 7.6-mile improvements project consisting of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening in areas, base work, curb and gutter, sidewalk, guardrail, drainage improvements, bridge expansion joints, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement marking.  

  • Drilled shaft installation for lighting components will begin at the intersection of 30th Avenue East and US 301 and will continue during November. Construction areas will include pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

  • Directional boring for lighting components and signalization will begin at the intersections of Tallevast Road and US 301 and will continue along the project route throughout November. Please be aware there will be pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Soft digs for utilities at the following intersections will continue: 30th Avenue East and US 301, 15th Street East and US 301 and 9th Street East and US 301. Please be aware of pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • During intersection construction pedestrian access restrictions will be in place with alternate pedestrian routes clearly posted. To maintain safety, pedestrians should follow the posted routes.
  • The project’s expected completion is late 2024.

US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road Roundabout: Permit project: Crews have begun construction of a Manatee County roundabout at the intersection of US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road. A lane shift is in place.  Plan for additional travel time or consider an alternate route.  Please use caution in the area. Completion is expected by late spring 2024.

SR 684 Cortez Road at SR 55/1st Street: Permit project: FPL crews will be installing 18 power poles at two locations until mid-December.  Motorists should anticipate overnight outside lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Two (2) poles will be installed on SR 684 at 44 Avenue.
  • Sixteen (16) poles will be installed on SR 55/1st Street from 41st Avenue to 30th Avenue East.

SR 64 Anna Maria Draw Bridge over Sarasota Pass: Bridge maintenance: Crews are working on the bridge to perform normal updates and maintenance.

  • Lane closures will be limited to overnight hours and are predominantly complete.
  • Please be aware of workers crossing the bridge during daytime operations.

SR 64 between Village Geen Parkway to 66th Street West: Permit project: Through November 18, Manatee County’s contractor will perform landscaping activities in the medians from 8 p.m. until 5 a.m. Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of workers in the area.

SR 64 from 43rd Street West to 15th Street East and from 10th Street West to 10th Street East: Construction project: Construction is underway for the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton.  Motorists can expect overnight lane closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and temporary lane closures when work requires. Expect noise and light from construction equipment.  Motorists should add additional travel time for slow-moving traffic or consider an alternate route.  Completion is slated for spring 2024.

South Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier Closure(SR 55): Construction project: FDOT will close all South Skyway Bridge Fishing Pier access points from the northbound rest area to the fishing pier for planned milling, resurfacing, and additional roadway improvements from Sunday, November 12 starting at 9 p.m. until Friday, November 17, ending at 9 p.m. Roadway repairs will prevent access to the South Skyway Fishing Pier, bathrooms, ramps to and from the pier, and all these areas will be closed during this project.

SR 55 from 22nd Avenue West to Manatee Avenue: Permit project: FDOT Contractor’s will be performing soil boring testing starting Wednesday, November 15, to Thursday, November 16, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.  Temporary lane closures will be necessary so please use caution in the area.

 

 

SARASOTA COUNTY

I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road (Exit 205): Construction project: Project improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lane on I-75 northbound from SR 72 to Bee Ridge Road, widen I-75 southbound from Proctor Road to SR 72, and improvements on Clark Road. This week, crews will work on the ramps, drainage, retaining walls, and paving.

  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 72 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and SR 72 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 early 2025.

US 41 from North of Port Commons from north of Port Commons to State College of Florida: Construction project: This project includes milling and resurfacing, guardrail, drainage improvements, signing and pavement markings, and signalization improvements. Crews will be working in the median between West River Road and Ortiz Boulevard. Motorists should expect lane closures during daytime hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please use caution and be aware of workers in the area.

US 41 South between South Palm Avenue and Hudson Avenue: Permit project:  Crews are finalizing all work at the Marie Selby Gardens. Motorists should expect only temporary lane closures as needed. Please use particular caution in the area and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and workers.

US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point: Construction: Construction on the next phase along a 1.4-mile area of US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road has begun. Work consists of implementing safety improvements along the corridor, including resurfacing, lighting and signalization, median improvements, improved drainage, shoulder reconstruction, improved sidewalks, improved bicycle lanes, and curb and gutter improvements. 

  • Crews will remain focused on the sidewalk, drainage, and lighting.
  • Most work should be in the FDOT right of way or turn lane.  No mainline roadway closures are anticipated currently.

US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout: Landscaping of the area will take approximately four months to complete through December. To minimize  inconvenience, lane closures will be during overnight hours and noise from landscaping vehicles and lighting are to be expected.

US 41 at Wellen Park Villages D&E Roundabouts: Permit projectConstruction of two roundabouts is underway on US 41. Lane closures are required.  Consider alternate routes or add additional travel time during peak hours. 

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Motorists can expect pond excavation near Venice Avenue and just north of Rambler’s Rest RV Park on the northbound roadway. Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from US 41 to Stoney Creek Boulevard. Drainage structure and pipe, and curb and gutter installations will also continue throughout the project. Signal and lighting work is also on-going throughout the project. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations.

SR 789 John Ringling Causeway Bridge: Construction project: Work includes realignment of traffic lanes to add a bus lane, concrete spall repairs to bridge deck and sidewalk, and placement of concrete sealer on bridge deck and sidewalk. Work will be completed primarily during nighttime/overnight hours with single lane closures. Limited single-side sidewalk closures will occur with detours posted.

  • Crews are working an accelerated six-day schedule to expedite project completion.
  • Motorists can expect overnight lane closures starting at 6 p.m. through 6 a.m.

SR 681 from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Crews have begun milling and resurfacing along the 2.8 stretch of roadway in preparation for construction. The resurfacing project will also improve drainage, provide a cross-slope correction for leveling and comfort, new guardrail, updated signing and marking, install intelligent transportation equipment and signalization.

  • Paving on the project has started so motorists should expect temporary lane closures for the duration of the project.
  • During resurfacing of the highway, on- and off-ramps will require limited overnight detours.
  • Noise from construction equipment should be anticipated for the duration.
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PUBLIC NOTICE :: Public Transportation Task Force Meeting & MPO Board Meeting on November 20, 2023

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NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN that the Sarasota/Manatee MPO will hold a Public Transportation Task Force (PTTF) Meeting on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 8:15 a.m. in the Conference Room at the MPO Office located at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida, followed by its regularly scheduled MPO Board Meeting which begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, 8009 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida. Meeting Materials and information regarding technology and access will be posted to the MPO website at www.mympo.org on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

There are five (5) ways for the public to participate:

  1. In person at the PTTF or MPO Board Meeting by filling out a comment card.
  2. Written comments will be accepted before, during, and after the meeting. All written comments will be included as part of the official public record of the meeting. Please email Nanette Eubanks, Clerk to the Board at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and include your name, email address, and phone number with your written comment.
  3. The PTTF meeting will be live streamed on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 8:15 a.m. followed by the MPO Board at 9:30 a.m. The public can view the meetings and comment during the meetings using the comment box at https://publicinput.com/Q742 or at https://facebook.com/Sarasota/ManateeMPO/.
  4. The public may call-in by phone and leave voice comments. Telephone Number 1-855-925-2801; Meeting code 8196.
  5. For those wishing to address members of the Sarasota/Manatee PTTF or MPO Board directly, you are requested to provide a written request in advance. Please email Nanette Eubanks, Clerk to the Board, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023 for your comments to be distributed to PTTF or MPO Board members prior to the meetings. Please provide the following information in the email:

a. Subject line (RE): PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NOVEMBER 20, 2023 PTTF or MPO BOARD MEETING
b. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 1) Name, email, and phone number; 2) The agenda item you wish to address; 3) A summary of your public comment (3000-character limit)
c. Following the receipt of the email, instructions will be sent on how to join the virtual meeting to speak once the Chair calls on you during the public comment period.

The MPO rules of procedure, decorum, and policy governing the public comment period, shall be followed, and enforced in the same manner as if the meeting were held in person. During the public comment period, the Chair will ask the public to speak based on the written requests to speak in the order they are received.

It would greatly help MPO staff if questions and comments could be emailed to Nanette Eubanks, Clerk to the Board (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) PRIOR to the beginning of the meetings, and ideally before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023.

Public Comment: This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Laws, Florida Statutes, and MPO Policy. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of this meeting. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decisions involving the matter noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at this meeting upon which any appear is to be based.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Sarasota/Manatee MPO at 941-359-5772 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Title VI Coordinator by calling 941-359-5772 or in writing mailed to Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator, at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

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PUBLIC NOTICE :: Sarasota Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) Meeting on November 15, 2023

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NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN that on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, the Sarasota Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) Meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Office located at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Meeting materials and information regarding technology and access will be posted to the MPO website at www.mympo.org on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

There are five (5) ways for the public to participate:

  1. In person at the Sarasota LCB meeting, by filling out a comment card.
  2. Written comments will be accepted before, during, and after each meeting. All written comments will be included as part of the official public record of the meeting. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax her at 941-210-4998 and include your name, email address, and phone number with your written comment.
  3. The Sarasota LCB meeting will be live streamed at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The public can view the meeting and comment during the meeting using the comment box at https://publicinput.com/Q742 or at https://facebook.com/Sarasota/Manatee.
  4. The public may call-in by phone and leave comments via voicemail. Telephone Number 1-855-925-2801; Meeting code 8196.
  5. For those wishing to address members of the Sarasota LCB directly, you are requested to provide a written request in advance. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 for your comments to be distributed to Sarasota LCB members prior to the meeting. Please provide the following information in the email:

a. Subject line (RE): PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2023 SARASOTA LCB MEETING
b. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 1) Name, email, and phone number; 2) The agenda item you wish to address; 3) A summary of your public comment (3000-character limit)
c. Following the receipt of the email, instructions will be sent on how to join the virtual meeting to speak once the Chair calls on you during the public comment period.

The MPO rules of procedure, decorum, and policy governing the public comment period, shall be followed, and enforced in person or virtually. During the public comment period, the Chair will ask the public to speak based on the written requests to speak in the order they are received.

It would greatly help MPO staff if questions and comments could be emailed to Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) PRIOR to the beginning of the meeting, and ideally before 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Federal Laws, Florida Statutes, and MPO Policy. There are no stenographical records by a certified court reporter for the noticed meeting(s) listed above. Accordingly, any person seeking to appeal any decision(s) made at the noticed meeting(s) herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at the meeting(s) upon which any appeal is to be based.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Sarasota/Manatee MPO at 941-359-5772 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Title VI Coordinator by calling 941-359-5772 or in writing mailed to Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator, at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

CONTACT:
David Machado
Fiscal Coordinator
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PUBLIC NOTICE :: Manatee Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) Meeting on November 15, 2023

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NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN that on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, the Manatee Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Office located at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Meeting materials and information regarding technology and access will be posted to the MPO website at www.mympo.org on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

There are five (5) ways for the public to participate:

  1. In person at the Manatee LCB meeting, by filling out a comment card.
  2. Written comments will be accepted before, during, and after each meeting. All written comments will be included as part of the official public record of the meeting. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax her at 941-210-4998 and include your name, email address, and phone number with your written comment.
  3. The Manatee LCB meeting will be live streamed at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. The public can view the meeting and comment during the meeting using the comment box at https://publicinput.com/Q742 or at https://facebook.com/Sarasota/Manatee.
  4. The public may call-in by phone and leave comments via voicemail. Telephone Number 1-855-925-2801; Meeting code 8196.
  5. For those wishing to address members of the Manatee LCB directly, you are requested to provide a written request in advance. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 for your comments to be distributed to Manatee LCB members prior to the meeting. Please provide the following information in the email:

a. Subject line (RE): PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NOVEMBER 15, 2023 MANATEE LCB MEETING
b. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 1) Name, email, and phone number; 2) The agenda item you wish to address; 3) A summary of your public comment (3000-character limit)
c. Following the receipt of the email, instructions will be sent on how to join the virtual meeting to speak once the Chair calls on you during the public comment period.

The MPO rules of procedure, decorum, and policy governing the public comment period, shall be followed, and enforced in person or virtually. During the public comment period, the Chair will ask the public to speak based on the written requests to speak in the order they are received.

It would greatly help MPO staff if questions and comments could be emailed to Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) PRIOR to the beginning of the meeting, and ideally before 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Federal Laws, Florida Statutes, and MPO Policy. There are no stenographical records by a certified court reporter for the noticed meeting(s) listed above. Accordingly, any person seeking to appeal any decision(s) made at the noticed meeting(s) herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at the meeting(s) upon which any appeal is to be based.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Sarasota/Manatee MPO at 941-359-5772 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Title VI Coordinator by calling 941-359-5772 or in writing mailed to Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator, at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

CONTACT:
David Machado
Fiscal Coordinator
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PUBLIC NOTICE :: Sarasota/Manatee TAC and CAC Meetings on November 6, 2023

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NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN that on November 6, 2023, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. and the Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the MPO Office, 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Meeting materials and information regarding technology and access will be posted to the MPO website at www.mympo.org on Friday, October 27, 2023.

There are five (5) ways for the public to participate:

  1. In person at the TAC or CAC meetings, by filling out a comment card.
  2. Written comments will be accepted before, during, and after each meeting. All written comments will be included as part of the official public record of the meeting. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax her at 941-210-4998 and include your name, email address, and phone number with your written comment.
  3. The TAC meeting will be live streamed at 10:00 a.m. and the CAC at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023. The public can view the meeting and comment during the meeting using the comment box at https://publicinput.com/Q742 or at https://facebook.com/Sarasota/ManateeMPO/.
  4. The public may call-in by phone and leave comments via voicemail.Telephone Number 1-855-925-2801; Meeting code 8196.
  5. For those wishing to address members of the TAC and/or CAC directly, you are requested to provide a written request in advance. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023, for your comments to be distributed to TAC and/or CAC members prior to the meeting. Please provide the following information in the email:

a. Subject line (RE): PUBLIC COMMENT FOR NOVEMBER 6, 2023 TAC or CAC MEETING
b. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 1) Name, email, and phone number; 2) The agenda item you wish to address; 3) A summary of your public comment (3000-character limit)
c. Following the receipt of the email, instructions will be sent on how to join the virtual meeting to speak once the Chair calls on you during the public comment period.

The MPO rules of procedure, decorum, and policy governing the public comment period shall be followed, and enforced, in person and virtually. During the public comment period, the Chair will ask the public to speak based on the written requests to speak in the order they are received.

It would greatly help MPO staff if questions and comments could be emailed to Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant at (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) PRIOR to the beginning of the meeting, and ideally before 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 6, 2023.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Federal Laws, Florida Statutes, and MPO Policy. There are no stenographical records by a certified court reporter for the noticed meeting(s) listed above. Accordingly, any person seeking to appeal any decision(s) made at the noticed meeting(s) herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at the meeting(s) upon which any appeal is to be based.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Sarasota/Manatee MPO at 941-359-5772 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Title VI Coordinator by calling 941-359-5772 or in writing mailed to Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator, at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

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Traffic Watch for Manatee and Sarasota Counties - Week of October 8

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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.

 

MANATEE COUNTY

I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): Construction project: Project will widen the I- 75 from SR 64 to the Manatee River, reconfigure the I-75/US 301 interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration, construct new bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp, and US 301 improvements. This week, crews will work on I-75 widening, drainage and utility work on US 301, and pile driving and beam installation for the construction of the new bridges over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.

  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 11 m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on US 301 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on Tidewater Preserve Boulevard through the duration of bridge construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and US 301 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 early 2025.

I-275 at US 41 (Exit 2): Construction project: Project improvements include new traffic signal at I-275 southbound off-ramp and replacing traffic signal at I-275 northbound off-ramp, pedestrian accommodations, and resurfacing within project limits. This week, crews will work on intersection sidewalks.

  • Motorists should expect single and double lane closures on US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect ramp closures at I-275 at US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-275 and US 41 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 early 2024.

US 41 BUS from 17th to Bayshore Road/ 26th Street, including the 23rd Street Roundabout, Palmetto: Construction: Work is underway so please use caution in the construction zone and be alert for construction equipment in the area. Construction crews will be working at the intersection of US 41 BUS and 23rd Street.

  • A lane shift has occurred so crews can begin working on the center Lanes have been reduced to one lane in each direction and will last for approximately two months. Right turns on 23rd Street have reopened.

Motorists can expect temporary daytime lane closures between 17th Street and 26th Street throughout the duration of the project.

US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews have begun a 7.6-mile improvements project consisting of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening in areas, base work, curb and gutter, sidewalk, guardrail, drainage improvements, bridge expansion joints, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement marking.

  • Work will continue at the intersection of SR 70 (53rd Avenue East) and US 301 and will include pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day to install the signal foundations from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Drilling at the intersection of 63rd Avenue East and US 301 will resume on Monday, October 9, 2023.
  • Light pole base construction and directional boring for lighting components will continue at the intersections of Tallevast Road and US 301 and Whitfield Avenue and US 301. Please be aware there will be pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • During intersection construction pedestrian access restrictions will be in place with alternate pedestrian routes clearly posted. To maintain safety, pedestrians should follow the posted routes.
  • The project’s expected completion is late 2024.

US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road Roundabout: Permit project: Crews have begun construction of a Manatee County roundabout at the intersection of US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road. A lane shift is in place. Plan for additional travel time or consider an alternate route. Please use caution in the area. Completion is expected by late spring 2024.

SR 64 Anna Maria Draw Bridge over Sarasota Pass: Permit project: Manatee County waterline repair work has been rescheduled for October due to delay in materials. They expect possible lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Consider alternate routes for the duration of the project.

SR 64 Anna Maria Draw Bridge over Sarasota Pass: Bridge maintenance: Crews are working on the bridge to perform normal updates and maintenance.

  • Lane closures will be limited to overnight hours.
  • Allow additional travel time and consider an alternate route such as the Cortez Bridge.

SR 64 between 17th Street East to 27th Street East: Permit project: Through October FPL will be installing 35 new power poles. Motorists should anticipate intermittent eastbound outside lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Please use caution in the area and be alert for lane shifts. Motorists may wish to use alternate routes or allow extra travel time.

SR 64 from 43rd Street West to 15th Street East and from 10th Street West to 10th Street East: Construction project: Crews have begun the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton. Motorists can expect overnight lane closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and temporary lane closures when work requires. Expect noise and light from construction equipment. Motorists should add additional travel time for slow-moving traffic or consider an alternate route. Completion is slated for spring 2024.

 

 

 

SARASOTA COUNTY

I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road (Exit 205): Construction project: Project improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lane on I-75 northbound from SR 72 to Bee Ridge Road, widen I-75 southbound from Proctor Road to SR 72, and improvements on Clark Road. This week, crews will work on the ramps, retaining walls, and paving the I-75 shoulders.

  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 72 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and SR 72 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 2024.

US 41 from North of Port Commons to State College of Florida: Construction project: Crews will begin construction within the right-of-way, medians, driveways and throughout the project limits. Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway throughout the duration of the project.

Improvements being made as part of this project consist of milling and resurfacing, widening guardrail, drainage improvement, signalization, signing and pavement markings on SR 45 (US 41) from N of Port Commons to State College of FL. Expected completion is summer 2024.

US 41 South between South Palm Avenue and Hudson Avenue: Permit project: Crews are finalizing all work at the Marie Selby Gardens. Motorists should expect temporary lane closures as needed. Please use particular caution in the area and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and workers.

US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point: Construction: Construction on the next phase along a 1.4-mile area of US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road has begun. Work consists of implementing safety improvements along the corridor, including resurfacing, lighting and signalization, median improvements, improved drainage, shoulder reconstruction, improved sidewalks, improved bicycle lanes, and curb and gutter improvements.

  • Crews will remain focused on sidewalk placement, drainage, earthwork and gravity walls.
  • Most work should be in the FDOT right of way, off the main roadway.

US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout: Landscaping of the area will take approximately four months. Lane closures will be during overnight hours and noise from landscaping vehicles and lighting are to be expected.

US 41 at Wellen Park Village Roundabouts: Permit project: A lane shift is in place for approximately six (6) months. Consider alternate routes or add additional travel time during peak hours.

  • The project is moving into Phase 1B that will include a left lane closure for both north and south bound traffic as crews install the new left turn lane and drainage in the median.

SR 780 Fruitville Road between Lime and School Avenue: Permit project: Sarasota County will begin removing train tracks and restoring the roadway on SR 780/Fruitville Road between School Avenue and Lime Avenue for continuation of the Legacy Trail. A road closure with detour will be necessary.

  • Phase 2, Eastbound - Starting Friday night, October 6, at 8 p.m. there will be a road closure on the eastbound section of Fruitville Road and will re-open on Monday morning, October 9, at 5 a.m. A detour will guide traffic around the work zone.

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Motorists can expect pond excavation near Venice Avenue and just north of Rambler’s Rest RV Park on the northbound roadway. Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from US 41 to Stoney Creek Boulevard. Drainage structure and pipe installation will also continue throughout the project. Signal and lighting work is also on-going throughout the project. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations.

SR 681 from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Crews have begun milling and resurfacing along the 2.8 stretch of roadway in preparation for construction. The resurfacing project will also improve drainage, provide a cross-slope correction for leveling and comfort, new guardrail, updated signing and marking, install intelligent transportation equipment and signalization.

  • Paving on the project has started so motorists should expect temporary lane closures for the duration of the project.
  • During resurfacing of the highway, on- and off-ramps will require limited overnight detours.
  • Noise from construction equipment should be anticipated for the duration.
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PUBLIC NOTICE :: Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Trails Advisory Committee (BPTAC) on October 17, 2023

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NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN that on October 17, 2023, the Bicycle/Pedestrian/Trails Advisory Committee (BPTAC) Meeting will be held at 2:30 p.m. at the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Office located at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Meeting materials and information regarding technology and access will be posted to the MPO website at www.mympo.org on Friday, October 6, 2023.

There are five (5) ways for the public to participate:

  1. In person at the BPTAC meeting, by filling out a comment card.
  2. Written comments will be accepted before, during, and after each meeting. All written comments will be included as part of the official public record of the meeting. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax her at 941-210-4998 and include your name, email address, and phone number with your written comment.
  3. The BPTAC meeting will be live streamed at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. The public can view the meeting and comment during the meeting using the comment box at https://publicinput.com/Q742 or at https://facebook.com/Sarasota/Manatee.
  4. The public may call-in by phone and leave comments via voicemail. Telephone Number 1-855-925-2801; Meeting code 8196.
  5. For those wishing to address members of the BPTAC directly, you are requested to provide a written request in advance. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, for your comments to be distributed to BPTAC members prior to the meeting. Please provide the following information in the email:

a. Subject line (RE): PUBLIC COMMENT FOR OCTOBER 17, 2023 BPTAC MEETING
b. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 1) Name, email, and phone number; 2) The agenda item you wish to address; 3) A summary of your public comment (3000-character limit)
c. Following the receipt of the email, instructions will be sent on how to join the virtual meeting to speak once the Chair calls on you during the public comment period.

The MPO rules of procedure, decorum, and policy governing the public comment period, shall be followed, and enforced in person or virtually. During the public comment period, the Chair will ask the public to speak based on the written requests to speak in the order they are received.

It would greatly help MPO staff if questions and comments could be emailed to Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) PRIOR to the beginning of the meeting, and ideally before 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Federal Laws, Florida Statutes, and MPO Policy. There are no stenographical records by a certified court reporter for the noticed meeting(s) listed above. Accordingly, any person seeking to appeal any decision(s) made at the noticed meeting(s) herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at the meeting(s) upon which any appeal is to be based.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Sarasota/Manatee MPO at 941-359-5772 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Title VI Coordinator by calling 941-359-5772 or in writing mailed to Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator, at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

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PUBLIC NOTICE :: Virtual Transportation Systems Management & Operations Advisory Group (TSM&O) Meeting on October 16, 2023

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NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN that the Sarasota/Manatee MPO will hold a Virtual Transportation System Management and Operation (TSM&O) Meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Meeting Materials and information regarding technology and access will be posted to the MPO website at www.mympo.org on Friday, October 6, 2023.

There are four (4) ways for the public to participate:

  1. Written comments will be accepted before, during, and after each meeting. All written comments will be included as part of the official public record of the meeting. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax her at 941- 210-4998 and include your name, email address, and phone number with your written comment.
  2. The TSM&O meeting will be live streamed at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023. The public can view the meeting and comment during the meeting using the comment box at https://publicinput.com/Q742.
  3. The public may call-in by phone and leave comments via voicemail. Telephone Number 1-855-925-2801; Meeting code 8196.
  4. For those wishing to address members of the TSM&O directly, you are requested to provide a written request in advance. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023, for your comments to be distributed to TSM&O members prior to the meeting. Please provide the following information in the email:

a. Subject line (RE): PUBLIC COMMENT FOR OCTOBER 16, 2023 TSM&O MEETING
b. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 1) Name, email, and phone number; 2) The agenda item you wish to address; 3) A summary of your public comment (3000-character limit)
c. Following the receipt of the email, instructions will be sent on how to join the virtual meeting to speak once the Chair calls on you during the public comment period.

The MPO rules of procedure, decorum, and policy governing the public comment period shall be followed, and enforced in the same manner as if the meeting were held in person. During the public comment period, the Chair will ask the public to speak based on the written requests to speak in the order they are received.

It would greatly help MPO staff if questions and comments could be emailed to Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) PRIOR to the beginning of the meetings, and ideally before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Federal Laws, Florida Statutes, and MPO Policy. There are no stenographical records by a certified court reporter for the noticed meeting(s) listed above. Accordingly, any person seeking to appeal any decision(s) made at the noticed meeting(s) herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at the meeting(s) upon which any appeal is to be based.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Sarasota/Manatee MPO at 941-359-5772 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Title VI Coordinator by calling 941-359-5772 or in writing mailed to Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator, at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

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Traffic Watch for Manatee and Sarasota Counties - Week of October 1

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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.

 

MANATEE COUNTY

I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): Construction project: Project will widen the I- 75 from SR 64 to the Manatee River, reconfigure the I-75/US 301 interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration, construct new bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp, and US 301 improvements. This week, crews will work on I-75 widening, drainage and utility work on US 301, and pile driving and beam installing for the construction of the new bridges over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.

  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 11 m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on US 301 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on Tidewater Preserve Boulevard through the duration of bridge construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and US 301 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 early 2025.

I-275 at US 41 (Exit 2): Construction project: Project improvements include new traffic signal at I-275 southbound off-ramp and replacing traffic signal at I-275 northbound off-ramp, pedestrian accommodations, and resurfacing within project limits. This week, crews will work on light poles and signal components.

  • Motorists should expect single and double lane closures on US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect ramp closures at I-275 at US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-275 and US 41 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 early 2024.

US 41 BUS from 17th to Bayshore Road/ 26th Street, including the 23rd Street Roundabout, Palmetto: Construction: Work is underway so please use caution in the construction zone and be alert for construction equipment in the area. Construction crews will be working at the intersection of US 41 BUS and 23rd Street.

  • A lane shift has occurred so crews can begin working on the center Lanes have been reduced to one lane in each direction and will last for approximately two months. Right turns on 23rd Street have reopened.

Motorists can expect temporary daytime lane closures between 17th Street and 26th Street throughout the duration of the project.

US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews have begun a 7.6-mile improvements project consisting of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening in areas, base work, curb and gutter, sidewalk, guardrail, drainage improvements, bridge expansion joints, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement marking.

  • Drilling at the intersection of 63rd Avenue East and US 301 will be discontinued this week and will resume on Monday, October 9, 2023.
  • Work will begin at the intersection of 53rd Avenue East (SR 70) and US 301 the week of Monday, October 2, and will include pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day to install the signal foundations from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Light pole base construction and directional boring for lighting components will begin at the intersections of Tallevast Road and US 301 and Whitfield Avenue and US 301 on Monday, October 2, 2023. Please be aware there will be pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • During intersection construction pedestrian access restrictions will be in place with alternate pedestrian routes clearly To maintain safety, pedestrians should follow the posted routes.
  • The project’s expected completion is late 2024.

US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road Roundabout: Permit project: Crews have begun construction of a Manatee County roundabout at the intersection of US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road. A lane shift is in place. Plan for additional travel time or consider an alternate route. Please use caution in the area. Completion is expected by late spring 2024.

SR 64 Anna Maria Draw Bridge over Sarasota Pass: Permit project: Manatee County waterline repair work has been rescheduled for October due to delay in materials. They expect possible lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Consider alternate routes for the duration of the project.

SR 64 Anna Maria Draw Bridge over Sarasota Pass: Bridge maintenance: Crews are working on the bridge to perform normal updates and maintenance. Current work will require overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday overnight, October 2, through October 6, 2023.

  • Crews will be completing coating repairs on the bridge and will set signal controlled, alternating, one way traffic from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., affecting both east and westbound lanes.
  • Half hour bridge openings will occur from 3 m. to 5 a.m.
  • Allow additional travel time and consider an alternate route such as the Cortez Bridge.

SR 64 between 17th Street East to 27th Street East: Permit project: Through October FPL will be installing 35 new power poles. Motorists should anticipate intermittent eastbound outside lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Please use caution in the area and be alert for lane shifts. Motorists may wish to use alternate routes or allow extra travel time.

SR 64 from 43rd Street West to 15th Street East and from 10th Street West to 10th Street East: Construction project: Crews have begun the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton. Motorists can expect overnight lane closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and temporary lane closures when work requires. Expect noise and light from construction equipment. Motorists should add additional travel time for slow-moving traffic or consider an alternate route. Completion is slated for spring 2024.

 

 

 

SARASOTA COUNTY

I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road (Exit 205): Construction project: Project improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lane on I-75 northbound from SR 72 to Bee Ridge Road, widen I-75 southbound from Proctor Road to SR 72, and improvements on Clark Road. This week, crews will work on the ramps, retaining walls, and paving the I-75 shoulders.

  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 72 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and SR 72 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 2024.

US 41 from North of Port Commons from north of Port Commons to State College of Florida: Construction project: Crews will begin construction within the right- of-way, medians, driveways and throughout the project limits. Drivers should exercise caution and be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway throughout the duration of the project.

Improvements being made as part of this project consist of milling and resurfacing, widening guardrail, drainage improvement, signalization, signing and pavement markings on SR 45 (US 41) from N of Port Commons to State College of FL. Expected completion is summer 2024.

US 41 South between South Palm Avenue and Hudson Avenue: Permit project: Crews are finalizing all work at the Marie Selby Gardens. Motorists should expect temporary lane closures as needed. Please use particular caution in the area and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and workers.

US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point: Construction: Construction on the next phase along a 1.4-mile area of US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road has begun. Work consists of implementing safety improvements along the corridor, including resurfacing, lighting and signalization, median improvements, improved drainage, shoulder reconstruction, improved sidewalks, improved bicycle lanes, and curb and gutter improvements.

  • Crews will remain focused on sidewalk placement, drainage, earthwork and gravity walls.
  • Most work should be in the FDOT right of way, off the main roadway.

US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout: Landscaping of the area will take approximately four months. Lane closures will be during overnight hours and noise from landscaping vehicles and lighting are to be expected.

US 41 at Wellen Park Village Roundabouts: Permit project: A lane shift is in place for approximately six (6) months. Consider alternate routes or add additional travel time during peak hours.

  • The project is moving into Phase 1B that will include a left lane closure for both north and south bound traffic as crews install the new left turn lane and drainage in the median.

SR 780 Fruitville Road between Lime and School Avenue: Permit project: Sarasota County will begin removing train tracks and restoring the roadway on SR 780/Fruitville Road between School Avenue and Lime Avenue for continuation of the Legacy Trail. A road closure with detour will be necessary.

  • Phase 1, Westbound - Starting Friday night, September 29, at 8 p.m. Fruitville Road Westbound will be closed and re-open on Monday morning, October 2, at 5 a.m. A detour will guide traffic around the work zone.
  • Phase 2, Eastbound - Starting Friday night, October 6, at 8 p.m. there will be a road closure on the eastbound section of Fruitville Road and will re-open on Monday morning, October 9, at 5 a.m. A detour will guide traffic around the work zone.

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Motorists can expect pond excavation near Venice Avenue and just north of Rambler’s Rest RV Park on the northbound roadway. Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from US 41 to Stoney Creek Boulevard. Drainage structure and pipe installation will also continue throughout the project. Signal and lighting work is also on-going throughout the project. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations. Venice Avenue intersection paving is scheduled to begin Sunday night, October 1, through Tuesday, October 3, 2023. A traffic pattern shift is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday night, October 3, to move traffic onto temporary asphalt at the Center Road Intersection.

SR 681 from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Crews have begun milling and resurfacing along the 2.8 stretch of roadway in preparation for construction. The resurfacing project will also improve drainage, provide a cross-slope correction for leveling and comfort, new guardrail, updated signing and marking, install intelligent transportation equipment and signalization.

  • Paving on the project has started so motorists should expect temporary lane closures for the duration of the project.
  • During resurfacing of the highway, on- and off-ramps will require limited overnight detours.
  • Noise from construction equipment should be anticipated for the duration.
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PUBLIC NOTICE :: Destination Zero Advisory Group Meeting on October 2, 2023

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NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN that the Sarasota/Manatee MPO will hold a Destination Zero Advisory Group Virtual Meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Meeting materials and information regarding technology and access will be posted to the MPO website at www.mympo.org on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

There are four (4) ways for the public to participate:

  1. Written comments will be accepted before, during, and after each meeting. All written comments will be included as part of the official public record of the meeting. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fax her at 941-210-4998 and include your name, email address, and phone number with your written comment.
  2. The DZAG meeting will be live streamed at 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2023. The public can view the meeting and comment during the meeting using the comment box at https://publicinput.com/Q742.
  3. The public may call-in by phone and leave comments via voicemail. Telephone Number 1-855-925-2801; Meeting code 8196.
  4. For those wishing to address members of the DZAG directly, you are requested to provide a written request in advance. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023, for your comments to be distributed to DZAG members prior to the meeting. Please provide the following information in the email:

a. Subject line (RE): PUBLIC COMMENT FOR OCTOBER 2, 2023 DZAG MEETING
b. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 1) Name, email, and phone number; 2) The agenda item you wish to address; 3) A summary of your public comment (3000-character limit)
c. Following the receipt of the email, instructions will be sent on how to join the virtual meeting to speak once the Chair calls on you during the public comment period.

The MPO rules of procedure, decorum, and policy governing the public comment period, shall be followed, and enforced in the same manner as if the meeting were held in person. During the public comment period, the Chair will ask the public to speak based on the written requests to speak in the order they are received.

It would greatly help MPO staff if questions and comments could be emailed to Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) PRIOR to the beginning of the meetings, and ideally before 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Laws, Florida Statutes, and MPO Policy. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of this meeting. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decisions involving the matter noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at this meeting upon which any appeal is to be based.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Sarasota/Manatee MPO at 941-359-5772 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Title VI Coordinator by calling 941-359-5772 or in writing mailed to Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator, at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

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Now Hiring: Transportation Planner 1, 2, or 3

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The Sarasota/Manatee MPO is looking to hire a Transportation Planner 1, 2, or 3

Salary Range: $50,744 -$75,000

For more information please click this link: Careers (mympo.org)

The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking a qualified individual to develop, implement, and monitor transportation projects in Sarasota and Manatee Counties. The selected candidate will join the MPO planning team to coordinate auto, freight, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and trail system planning. This individual will work closely with local governments, transportation providers, public and private advocacy groups, neighborhoods, and local constituents. The MPO is the legally designated organization responsible for developing state and federal transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the two-county area as well as the local needs of the partner jurisdictions.

PLANNER 1

Essential Functions:

These are intended only as illustrations of the varies types of work to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Serves as liaison to local jurisdictions by providing data analysis; project review, analysis, support, and monitoring; and board and staff support.

Assists with development of Project Priorities, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Public Participation Plan, Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), and other transportation planning products.

Participates in collection, maintenance, and analysis of transportation system performance data to develop and report on performance measures and targets and work with planning team to report system performance.

Attends meetings of MPO board, advisory committees, and transit agencies. Prepare agendas, reports, and supporting material; give presentations as assigned; and respond to direction of board and committees.

Works with planning team and local transit partners to support transit objectives and to prepare transit reports and grant documents.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Political Science, Sociology, Geography, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. At least two years of related experience in the areas of federal, state, or local planning and/or working with government agencies and community groups is required.

A Master’s degree in Urban/Regional Planning is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

PLANNER 2

Essential Functions:

These are intended only as illustrations of the varies types of work to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Serves as liaison to local jurisdictions by providing data analysis; project review, analysis, support, and monitoring; and board and staff support.

Assists with development of Project Priorities, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Public Participation Plan, Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), and other transportation planning products.

Assists in the development of project scopes and verifies contract compliance, invoicing, and deliverables.

Manages planning studies with less supervision and reports progress directly to supervisor.

Participates in collection, maintenance, and analysis of transportation system performance data to develop and report on performance measures and targets and work with planning team to report system performance.

Identifies community problems, issues, and opportunities in particular neighborhoods that could be mitigated through better community planning that supports and improves the overall performance measures and targets.

Attends meetings of MPO board, advisory committees, and transit agencies. Prepare agendas, reports, and supporting material; give presentations as assigned; and respond to direction of board and committees.

Works with planning team and local transit partners to support transit objectives and to prepare transit reports and grant documents.

Supports public involvement in transportation planning activities by responding to citizen inquiries, attending community meetings, and making presentations to outside agencies, community groups, and the general public as requested.

Applies multi modal methods to transportation planning activities, perform transportation research, and prepare, produce, and present reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning, transportation planning or a closely related field; such as Public Administration and Economic Development with four (4) years progressively responsible local, state, or federal planning experience.

Master’s degree in one of the specified fields with professional experience of at least two (2) years. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

PLANNER 3

Essential Functions:

These are intended only as illustrations of the varies types of work to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Support in the development of Project Priorities, Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), and other MPO transportation planning products.

Performs and/or manages complex local or regional planning studies, research, and analyses.

Manages collection, maintenance, and analysis of transportation system performance data to develop performance measures and targets and report system performance.

Supports transportation planning activities with all applicable county/city/modal departments in the Sarasota-Manatee area.

Coordinates required activities with the Florida Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration and Federal Transit Administration including plan approvals, mandated documents, and certifications.

Support in the development of project scopes and verifies contract compliance, invoicing, and deliverables.

Attends meetings of MPO board, advisory committees, and transit agencies. Supports in the preparation of agendas, reports, and supporting material; give presentations as deemed necessary; and respond to direction of board and committees.

Represents the organization in the community and supports the public participation plan.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in urban/regional planning, transportation planning or a closely related field; such as Public Administration and Economic Development with five (5) years progressively responsible local, state, or federal planning experience.

Master’s degree in one of the specified fields with professional experience of at least three (3) years. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

For consideration, the MPO requires a completed application, cover letter, and resume. To download documents please go to: Careers (mympo.org)

All documents are to be emailed to Rachel McClain at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. as instructed in the above link. If you have any questions please contact Rachel at 941-259-6045. Please provide complete and accurate information on previous job tasks, levels of responsibility, and references. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon job-related factors, verification of former employment, satisfactory references, and a background investigation. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license and have reliable transportation.

The MPO will identify the best-qualified person for the position while following the organization’s nondiscrimination policy. The MPO will not deny the benefits of, exclude from participation in, or subject to discrimination of anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion or family status.

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Traffic Watch for Manatee and Sarasota Counties - Week of September 10

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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.

 

MANATEE COUNTY

I-75 at US 301 Interchange (Exit 224): Construction project: Project will widen the I-75 from SR 64 to the Manatee River, reconfigure the I-75/US 301 interchange from a partial cloverleaf interchange to a tight diamond configuration, construct new bridges will be constructed over the Manatee River for a northbound exit ramp and a southbound entrance ramp, and US 301 improvements. This week, crews will work on I-75 widening, drainage and utility work on US 301, and pile driving and beam installation for the construction of the new bridges over the Manatee River and Salt Marsh Bridge.

  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during  the nighttime/overnight hours from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 northbound during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. through the duration of the construction; double closures on I-75 southbound during the nighttime/overnight hours from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on US 301 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on Tidewater Preserve Boulevard through the duration of bridge construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and US 301 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 early 2025.

I-275 at US 41 (Exit 2): Construction project: Project improvements include new traffic signal at I-275 southbound off-ramp and replacing traffic signal at I-275 northbound off-ramp, pedestrian accommodations, and resurfacing within project limits. This week, crews will work on light poles and signal components.

  • Motorists should expect single and double lane closures on US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 m. to 6 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect ramp closures at I-275 at US 41 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 m. to 5 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-275 and US 41 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 early 2024.

US 41-BUS from 17th to Bayshore Road/ 26th Street, including the 23rd Street Roundabout, Palmetto: Construction: Work is underway so please use caution in the construction zone and be alert for construction equipment in the area. Construction crews will be working at the intersection of US 41 BUS and 23rd Street.

  • A lane shift has occurred so crews can begin working on the center Lanes have been reduced to one lane in each direction and will last for approximately two months. Right turns on 23rd Street have reopened.
  • Motorists can expect temporary daytime lane closures between 17th Street and 26th Street throughout the duration of the project.

US 301 from 25th Court East to 13th Avenue East: Construction project: Crews have begun a 7.6-mile improvements project consisting of milling and resurfacing the roadway, widening in areas, base work, curb and gutter, sidewalk, guardrail, drainage improvements, bridge expansion joints, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement marking.

  • Work will continue at the intersection of Tallevast Road and US 301, which will include a pedestrian detour on the west side of US 301 and shoulder closures during the day to install the signal foundations from 7 m. to 6 p.m.
  • Work will begin at the intersection of Whitfield Avenue and US 301 on Monday, September 11, and will include pedestrian detours and shoulder closures during the day to install the signal foundations from 7 m. to 6 p.m.
  • Pedestrian access restrictions will be in place during intersection construction with alternate pedestrian routes clearly To maintain safety, pedestrians should follow the posted routes.
  • The project’s expected completion is late 2024.

US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road Roundabout: Permit project: Crews have begun construction of a Manatee County roundabout at the intersection of US 301 and Moccasin Wallow Road. A lane shift is in place. Plan for additional travel time or consider an alternate route. Please use caution in the area. Completion is expected by late spring 2024.

SR 64 Anna Maria Draw Bridge over Sarasota Pass: Permit project: Rescheduled Manatee County waterline repair work for late September due to delay in materials. They estimate lane closures from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Expect delays and consider alternate routes for the duration of the project.

SR 64 Anna Maria Draw Bridge over Sarasota Pass: Bridge improvement: Crews are working on the bridge to perform normal updates and maintenance. From September 6 through September 15 work will require lane closures. Allow additional travel time and consider an alternate route such as Cortez Bridge.

  • On Monday, September 11, through Friday, September 15, crews will be completing mechanical rehabilitation, coatings repairs and concrete repairs on the bridge and require overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., both east and westbound.
  • Between 3 m. and 5 a.m., there will be complete closures of the bridge for 30- minute intervals to complete work on the movable span.

SR 64 between 17th Street East to 27th Street East: Permit project: Through October FPL will be installing 35 new power poles. Motorists should anticipate intermittent eastbound outside lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Please use caution in the area and be alert for lane shifts. Motorists may wish to use alternate routes or allow extra travel time.

SR 64 from 43rd Street West to 15th Street East and from 10th Street West to 10th Street East: Construction project: Crews have begun the 1.7-mile resurfacing project through the City of Bradenton. Motorists can expect overnight lane closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and temporary lane closures when work requires. Expect noise and light from construction equipment. Motorists should add additional travel time for slow-moving traffic or consider an alternate route. Completion is slated for spring 2024.

 

 

 

SARASOTA COUNTY

I-75 at SR 72/Clark Road (Exit 205): Construction project: Project improvements include reconstructing the existing interchange to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), adding auxiliary lane on I-75 northbound from SR 72 to Bee Ridge Road, widen I- 75 southbound from Proctor Road to SR 72, and improvements on Clark Road. This week, crews will work on the ramps, retaining walls, and paving the I-75 shoulders.

  • Motorists should expect single lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 m. to 5:30 a.m. bound through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect double lane closures on I-75 during nighttime/overnight hours from 10 m. to 4:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane closures on SR 72 during nighttime/overnight hours from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. through the duration of the construction.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts on I-75 and SR 72 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 2024.

US 41 South between South Palm Avenue and Hudson Avenue: Permit project: Through the end of September 2023, crews are finalizing all work at the Marie Selby Gardens. Motorists should expect temporary inside and outside lane closures as well as overnight lane closures from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Please use particular caution in the area and watch for pedestrians, bicyclists and workers.

US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point: Construction: Construction on the next phase along a 1.4-mile area of US 41 from Caribbean Drive to Stickney Point Road has begun. Work consists of implementing safety improvements along the corridor, including resurfacing, lighting and signalization, median improvements, improved drainage, shoulder reconstruction, improved sidewalks, improved bicycle lanes, and curb and gutter improvements.

  • Crews will remain focused on sidewalk placement, drainage, earthwork and gravity walls.
  • Most work should be in the FDOT right of way, off the main roadway.

US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout: Landscaping project: A separate contract is supporting the landscaping of the area and will take approximately four months. Lane closures will be during overnight hours, and noise from landscaping vehicles and lighting are to be expected.

US 41 at Wellen Park Village Roundabouts: Permit project: A lane shift is in place for approximately six (6) months. Consider alternate routes or add additional travel time during peak hours.

  • Crews continue to focus on drainage work and curb and gutters.

SR 777 River Road from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Motorists can expect pond excavation near Venice Avenue and just north of Rambler’s Rest RV Park on the northbound roadway. Embankment activities continue on the southbound roadway from US 41 to Stoney Creek Boulevard. Drainage structure and pipe installation will also continue throughout the project. Signal and lighting work is also on-going throughout the project. Paving during daytime hours will take place between Stoneycreek Boulevard and Center Road on Thursday and Friday, 9/14 and 9/15. This will be out of traffic and will not require any lane or shoulder closures. Trucks will be crossing the road at various locations using intermittent flagging operations.

SR 681 from I-75 to US 41: Construction project: Crews are completing the placement of silt fence along the 2.8 stretch of roadway in preparation for construction. The resurfacing project will also improve drainage, provide a cross-slope correction for leveling and comfort, new guardrail, updated signing and marking, install intelligent transportation equipment and signalization.

  • Paving on the project has started so motorists should expect temporary lane closures for the duration of the project.
  • During resurfacing of the highway, on- and off-ramps will require limited overnight detours.
  • Noise from construction equipment should be anticipated for the duration.
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PUBLIC NOTICE :: Sarasota Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) Meeting on September 20, 2023

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NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN that on September 20, 2023, the Sarasota Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) Meeting will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Office located at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Meeting materials and information regarding technology and access will be posted to the MPO website at www.mympo.org on Friday, September 8, 2023.

There are five (5) ways for the public to participate:

  1. In person at the Sarasota LCB meeting, by filling out a comment card.
  2. Written comments will be accepted before, during, and after each meeting. All written comments will be included as part of the official public record of the meeting. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and include your name, email address, and phone number with your written comment.
  3. The Sarasota LCB meeting will be live streamed at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The public can view the meeting and comment during the meeting using the comment box at https://publicinput.com/Q742 or at https://facebook.com/Sarasota/Manatee.
  4. The public may call-in by phone and leave comments via voicemail. Telephone Number 1-855-925-2801; Meeting code 8196.
  5. For those wishing to address members of the Sarasota LCB directly, you are requested to provide a written request in advance. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 for your comments to be distributed to Sarasota LCB members prior to the meeting. Please provide the following information in the email:

a. Subject line (RE): PUBLIC COMMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 SARASOTA LCB MEETING
b. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 1) Name, email, and phone number; 2) The agenda item you wish to address; 3) A summary of your public comment (3000-character limit)
c. Following the receipt of the email, instructions will be sent on how to join the virtual meeting to speak once the Chair calls on you during the public comment period.

The MPO rules of procedure, decorum, and policy governing the public comment period, shall be followed, and enforced in person or virtually. During the public comment period, the Chair will ask the public to speak based on the written requests to speak in the order they are received.

It would greatly help MPO staff if questions and comments could be emailed to Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) PRIOR to the beginning of the meeting, and ideally before 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Federal Laws, Florida Statutes, and MPO Policy. There are no stenographical records by a certified court reporter for the noticed meeting(s) listed above. Accordingly, any person seeking to appeal any decision(s) made at the noticed meeting(s) herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at the meeting(s) upon which any appeal is to be based.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Sarasota/Manatee MPO at 941-359-5772 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Title VI Coordinator by calling 941-359-5772 or in writing mailed to Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator, at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

CONTACT: David Machado
Fiscal Coordinator
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PUBLIC NOTICE :: Manatee Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board (LCB) Meeting on September 20, 2023

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NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN that on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the Manatee Transportation Disadvantaged Local Coordinating Board Meeting will be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Office located at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

PUBLIC COMMENT: Meeting materials and information regarding technology and access will be posted to the MPO website at www.mympo.org on Friday, September 8, 2023.

There are five (5) ways for the public to participate:

  1. In person at the Manatee LCB meeting, by filling out a comment card.
  2. Written comments will be accepted before, during, and after each meeting. All written comments will be included as part of the official public record of the meeting. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and include your name, email address, and phone number with your written comment.
  3. The Manatee LCB meeting will be live streamed at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. The public can view the meeting and comment during the meeting using the comment box at https://publicinput.com/Q742 or at https://facebook.com/Sarasota/Manatee.
  4. The public may call-in by phone and leave comments via voicemail. Telephone Number 1-855-925-2801; Meeting code 8196.
  5. For those wishing to address members of the Manatee LCB directly, you are requested to provide a written request in advance. Please email Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 for your comments to be distributed to Manatee LCB members prior to the meeting. Please provide the following information in the email:

a. Subject line (RE): PUBLIC COMMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 MANATEE LCB MEETING
b. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 1) Name, email, and phone number; 2) The agenda item you wish to address; 3) A summary of your public comment (3000-character limit)
c. Following the receipt of the email, instructions will be sent on how to join the virtual meeting to speak once the Chair calls on you during the public comment period.

The MPO rules of procedure, decorum, and policy governing the public comment period, shall be followed, and enforced in person or virtually. During the public comment period, the Chair will ask the public to speak based on the written requests to speak in the order they are received.

It would greatly help MPO staff if questions and comments could be emailed Lindsay Heinrich, Planning Assistant (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) PRIOR to the beginning of the meeting, and ideally before 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of Federal Laws, Florida Statutes, and MPO Policy. There are no stenographical records by a certified court reporter for the noticed meeting(s) listed above. Accordingly, any person seeking to appeal any decision(s) made at the noticed meeting(s) herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at the meeting(s) upon which any appeal is to be based.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Sarasota/Manatee MPO at 941-359-5772 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Title VI Coordinator by calling 941-359-5772 or in writing mailed to Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator, at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

CONTACT: David Machado
Fiscal Coordinator
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PUBLIC NOTICE :: MPO Board Meeting on September 18, 2023

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NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN that the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Board will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn, 8009 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243. Meeting Materials and information regarding technology and access will be posted to the MPO website at www.mympo.org on Friday, September 8, 2023.

There are five (5) ways for the public to participate:

  1. In person at the MPO Board Meeting by filling out a comment card.
  2. Written comments will be accepted before, during, and after the meeting. All written comments will be included as part of the official public record of the meeting. Please email Nanette Eubanks, Clerk to the Board at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and include your name, email address, and phone number with your written comment.
  3. The MPO Board meeting will be live streamed on Monday, September 18, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. The public can view the meeting and comment during the meeting using the comment box at https://publicinput.com/Q742 or at https://facebook.com/Sarasota/ManateeMPO/ .
  4. The public may call-in by phone and leave voice comments. Telephone Number 1-855-925-2801; Meeting code 8196.
  5. For those wishing to address members of the Sarasota/Manatee MPO directly, you are requested to provide a written request in advance. Please email Nanette Eubanks, Clerk to the Board, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023 for your comments to be distributed to MPO Board members prior to the meeting. Please provide the following information in the email:

a. Subject line (RE): PUBLIC COMMENT FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 MPO BOARD MEETING
b. Please include the following information in the body of the email: 1) Name, email, and phone number; 2) The agenda item you wish to address; 3) A summary of your public comment (3000-character limit)
c. Following the receipt of the email, instructions will be sent on how to join the virtual meeting to speak once the Chair calls on you during the public comment period.

The MPO rules of procedure, decorum, and policy governing the public comment period, shall be followed, and enforced in the same manner as if the meeting were held in person. During the public comment period, the Chair will ask the public to speak based on the written requests to speak in the order they are received.

It would greatly help MPO staff if questions and comments could be emailed to Nanette Eubanks, Clerk to the Board (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) PRIOR to the beginning of the meetings, and ideally before 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Public Comment: This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Laws, Florida Statutes, and MPO Policy. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of this meeting. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decisions involving the matter noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at this meeting upon which any appear is to be based.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Sarasota/Manatee MPO at 941-359-5772 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Title VI Coordinator by calling 941-359-5772 or in writing mailed to Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator, at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

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PUBLIC NOTICE :: Public Transportation Task Force Meeting on September 18, 2023

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NOTIFICATION IS GIVEN that the Sarasota/Manatee MPO will hold a Public Transportation Task Force Meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 8:15 a.m. in the Conference Room at the Sarasota/Manatee MPO, 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243. Meeting Materials will be posted to the MPO website at www.mympo.org on Friday, September 8, 2023.

Public Comment: This notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Federal Laws, Florida Statutes, and MPO Policy. No stenographic record by a certified court reporter is made of this meeting. Accordingly, any person who may seek to appeal any decisions involving the matter noticed herein will be responsible for making a verbatim record of the testimony and evidence at this meeting upon which any appeal is to be based.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services (free of charge) should contact the Sarasota/Manatee MPO at 941-359-5772 at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

The MPO’s planning process is conducted in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes. Any person or beneficiary who believes they have been discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or family status may file a complaint with the Sarasota/Manatee MPO Title VI Coordinator by calling 941-359-5772 or in writing mailed to Sarasota/Manatee MPO, ATTN: Title VI Coordinator, at 8100 15th Street East, Sarasota, Florida 34243.

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