Sarasota County Road Work This Week

SARASOTA, FL —The Florida Department of Transportation is performing road work in Sarasota County this week that may affect your travel.

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The following list is provided by the Florida Department of Transportation for major state road projects in the area for the week of Jan. 20:

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

US 41 from SR 789 to Ritz Carlton Drive and sidewalk located along the north side of SR
789 from Sunset Drive to US 41: Maintenance permit project: The sidewalk will remain
closed until construction of the development located at the corner of US 41 and SR 789 is
complete. Pedestrians should follow the established detour.

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

• Crews are expected to work Saturday. Expect construction equipment and noise at 10th Street and 14th Street. The majority of the work is expected to occur at 10th Street.
• Temporary single lane closures may occur between 9th Street and 15th Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. if nighttime activities are scheduled.
• Installation of roadway base is expected on the west side of US 41. Expect noise from heavy machinery, dust and dump trucks moving in and out of traffic.
• Curb installation is expected on the west side of US 41 from 14th Street to the boat ramp. Expect heavy equipment and concrete trucks going in and out of traffic.
• Work on the permanent driveway for Centennial Park boat ramp off US 41. Driveway will always be accessible, but expect restricted areas while crews are working. Please pay close attention to flaggers and barricades in the area.
• Installation of drainage structures and storm pipe at the southwest corner of 10th Street and US 41. Expect construction vehicles with material crossing 10th Street throughout the day.
• Crews are expected to work on the box culvert at 10th Street driving sheet piles.
• Expect loud noise from demolition equipment and concrete saws.
• New temporary entrance to the Municipal Auditorium is in place and open for traffic. Please exercise caution in the area and watch out for heavy equipment and workers in the area.
• Drainage structure and pipe installation along the west side of US 41 at the SW corner of 10th Street. Expect heavy equipment and trucks moving in and out of the travel lanes and parking lot for the Municipal Auditorium. Motorists are urged to use caution in the area.
• Light pole base foundations and preparation for sidewalks and driveways and road base at the north east corner of 14th Street and US 41 intersection. Expect heavy equipment, concrete and dump trucks and power tools. Pedestrian paths may also be rearranged to accommodate work in this area.
• West bound 10th Street will have restricted lanes on the east side of US 41, only 2 lanes will be available to make left turns, through traffic and right turns. Crews will be preparing to pave this area with asphalt. Motorists are urged to use caution in the area and expect heavy equipment and trucks moving in and out of this area.
• Centennial Park Boat Ramp driveway on 10th Street will be closed. Motorists can access the boat ramp via the US 41 entrance. Northbound left turn lane from US 41 into the boat ramp is available.
• Pedestrian paths have been reconfigured around the work zone, please use designated sidewalks and cross walks. No pedestrian access on the west side of US 41 beyond Centennial Park, pedestrians are advised to use the sidewalk on the east side of US 41.
• Impacts to pedestrian access south of the Centennial Park on the west side of US 41 is expected while the contractor is performing excavation in the area.
• Box culvert construction is expected to start. Expect noise from concrete saws and jack hammers. There will be pumps running 24/7 for dewatering in the area. This is an active construction zone and for safety purposes only authorized personnel are allowed inside the work zone.
• The traffic pattern will be limited to right turn in/out for 11th, 12th and 13th Street.
• Traveling southbound and northbound direction left turns are not permitted at 11th, 12th, 13th and 14th Streets. Motorists are advised to follow the posted signs.
• Temporary detour route in effect. Use Cocoanut Avenue as alternate route to access 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th Street. Motorists are advised to follow the posted detour route and seek an alternate route while traveling in this area.
• Activities are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions and other schedule unforeseen problems. Other lane closures not yet scheduled may occur which do not appear on this update.
• Speed limit is reduced to 30 mph. Speeding fines are doubled in the construction area when workers are present.
• Improvements being made as part of this project consist of reconstructing the signalized intersections and replacing them with roundabouts, enhancing connectivity, circulation and safety. US 41 will be widened between the two intersections and will include bike lanes as well as dedicated turn lanes, a 10-foot sidewalk along the west side, and a 6-foot sidewalk along the east side. Other improvements include raised islands for pedestrian refuge at the intersections of US 41 at 10th Street and 14th Street, pedestrian signals, LED street lights, landscaping, and City of Sarasota utility and underground drainage structure replacements. Expected completion is spring 2020. The contractor is IBT Construction LLC.

US 41 from Hospital Road to River Road: Maintenance permit project: Crews are constructing
new turn-lanes, driveway connections, and working in the medians. Expect intermittent
north and southbound daytime lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through Friday,
January 25. Use caution and expect possible delays.

• TRAFFIC SWITCH – Southbound US 41 traffic is reduced to one lane and shifted into one of the northbound lanes while construction is underway on the southbound Catfish Creek Bridge. Northbound US 41 will also be reduced to one lane to accommodate southbound traffic. This traffic pattern will be in effect for approximately five (5) months. Use caution and plan additional travel time.
• Northbound nighttime/overnight lane closures may occur between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Southbound nighttime/overnight lane closures may occur between 6:30 p.m. and9:30 a.m.
• The speed limit is reduced to 45 mph within the construction zone.Motorists should use caution and obey the posted speed limit. Expected completion is fall 2019. The contractor is Morrison-Cobalt JV.US 41 from Tuscola Boulevard to Ortiz Boulevard: Construction project: Crews are constructing a multi-use path; installing bus pads and shelters; improving drainage;constructing/replacing sidewalk; installing guardrail and highway lighting, and installing new signing and pavement markings. Expect nighttime/overnight lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Daytime lane closures between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. are possible. Lane closures within 600 feet of signalized intersections are not permitted between 5:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Florida Safety Contractors, Inc. is the contractor. Expected completion is spring 2019.

• Drivers should anticipate lane closures; however, lane closures will be prohibited during peak hours from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Variable message signs will be in place to alert drivers that work is underway.
• Drivers should use caution while traveling in the work zone. Estimated completion is early 2019.Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC is the contractor.

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