TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Watch for road crews in Sarasota, Manatee

Published: Monday, April 7, 2014 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 4:26 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:

Crews are wideining Interstate 75 to six lanes north of the Sumter Road interchange in North Port to River Road.

SARASOTA COUNTY

Interstate 75 from Sumter Boulevard in North Port to River Road. Crews widening the highway to six lanes. Watch for signals and barricades.

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 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.

I-75 at Jacaranda Boulevard and Laurel Road. Crews installing lights. No lane closures expected.

I-75 over Cow Pen Slough. Lane closures from 9 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday during bridge maintenance.

U.S. 301 at Fruitville Road. Lane closures this morning until 5:30 a.m. while crews work on building near road.

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