TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Expect closed lanes, delays in these areas this week

Traffic backs up in Manatee County during a 2008 highway reconstruction project.

The Florida Department of Transportation advises drivers in Sarasota and Manatee counties to use caution this week in these areas where road crews may be working:

Sarasota County

I-75: From Sumter Boulevard to River Road: Construction project: This project expands I-75 to six lanes. Crews are clearing the median, installing drainage, excavating and building embankment, placing sod on the outside shoulders, and widening bridges at Deer Prairie Creek. Pay attention to traffic signs and barricades throughout the construction project, stay alert, and use caution in the work zone. Estimated completion is summer 2016. The contractor is Conalvias USA.

I-75 at Mile Marker 196: Maintenance project: Crews are making repairs to the shoulder. The outside northbound lane will close overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday, January 29 while crews are working. Use caution and expect possible delays.

US 41 at SR 789: Maintenance permit project: The sidewalk located along the west side of 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 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 Marcia Street to Baywood Drive and from Reynolds Road to Gulf Gate Drive: Construction project: Crews are resurfacing the roadway, installing highway lighting, constructing sidewalk and making drainage improvements. Nighttime/overnight lane closures occur from 7 p.m. to 11 a.m. Expected completion is spring 2015. Ajax Paving is the contractor.

US 41 between Seminole Drive and Durian Road: Maintenance permit project: Crews are pouring curb and gutter for a driveway entrance. The northbound right lane will close from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, January 20 through Friday, January 30. Use caution.

US 41 Between south of River Road and north of Biscayne Boulevard: Maintenance contracts project: Crews are making sidewalk repairs. Pedestrians should use caution while crews are working.

Manatee County

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Expect closed lanes, delays in these areas this week