Eyes on the road

The Florida Department of Transportation issued the following alert for motorists driving in the area:

          • SR 789/Gulf Drive at the Longboat Key Drawbridge: Crews are working on the bridge. Expect intermittent north and southbound lane closures 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, May 28, through Tuesday, June 16, excluding Saturdays and Sundays.

SR 684/Cortez Road west of Palma Sola Boulevard: Crews are installing a concrete pole. Expect daytime eastbound outside lane closures 9 a.m.-4 p.m. through Friday, May 29.

          SR 64/Manatee Avenue between 15th Street West to State Road 789/Gulf Drive: Crews will install detectable warning on curb ramps. There will be temporary sidewalk closures through the middle of June.

For the latest roadwatch information, people can go online to www.fl511.com or dial 511.