TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Watch for closed lanes, road crews

Published: Monday, February 17, 2014 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, February 16, 2014 at 5:15 p.m.

Drivers in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties are advised to use caution in the following areas where the Florida Department of Transportation says road construction or other projects are underway:

SARASOTA COUNTY

Interstate 75 from Sumter Boulevard in North Port to River Road. Crews widening the highway to six lanes. Expect lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

I-75 from University Parkway to the Charlotte County line. Expect delays. Crews are installing closed-circuit cameras, roadside sensors and other equipment for an intelligent transportation system.

I-75 overpass at Jacaranda Boulevard. Crews to paint the overpass. Lane closores on Jacaranda may occur at night.

I-75 at Fruitville Road, Laurel Road, Jacaranda Road and Sumter Boulevard. Crews replacing overhead signs. Lane closures between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Tamiami Trail at Gulf Gate Drive, Bay Acres Avenue and General Spaatz Boulevard; State Road 789 (John Ringling Causeway and North Gulfstream Avenue) at Sunset Drive-Golden Gate Drive; Clark Road at Beneva Road and Sawyer Road; and Bee Ridge Road at Murdock Avenue and Honore Avenue. Lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. while crews replace mast arms and traffic control devices.

U.S. 41 at the Circus Drawbridge in Venice. Intermittent lane closures in both directions from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday during bridge maintenance.

U.S. 41 between Shamrock Boulevard and Lowes entrance in Venice. Crews constructing driveway. Southbound outside lane closed from 9 p.m. Wednesday to 5:30 a.m. Thursday

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