The Florida Department of Transportation issued these alerts for motorists driving in the area:
• SR 789/Gulf Drive from SR 684/Cortez Avenue West northbound to SR 64/Manatee Avenue West: Various locations will close 9 a.m.-4 p.m., through Friday, Aug. 14. FPL crews will be tying in existing power lines to new power poles.
• SR 64/Manatee Avenue at the Anna Maria Island Bridge: Crews are working on the bridge. Expect single-lane closures 9 p.m.-5 a.m. continuing into the fall. Daytime sidewalk closures may occur, although one sidewalk will remain open at all times. Coastal Marine Construction is the contractor.
For the latest roadwatch information, people can go online to www.fl511.com or dial 511.