TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Watch for road crews at these locations

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 the following locations 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, Monday through Saturday, 7a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. 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.

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. through Friday, February 6. 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.

US 41 Between North of SR 681(Venice Connector) to Oscar Scherer Park: Maintenance contracts project: Crews will be cleaning and reshaping roadside ditches both north and south bound directions. Contractor will conduct intermittent outside lane closures between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. through March.

SR 780/Fruitville Road between US 301 and Honore Avenue: Maintenance contracts project: Crews will be trimming trees over the road and sidewalks. Motorist should expect intermittent sidewalk closures and/or moving operations requiring lane closures through late February.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Watch for road crews at these locations