Be alert to the posted speed limits on Anna Maria Island, especially in Holmes Beach, where the police department is testing limits of 25 mph.
Also, the Florida Department of Transportation issued these alerts for motorists driving in the area:
• SR 789/Gulf Drive from SR 684/Cortez Road West northbound to SR 64/Manatee Avenue West: Various locations will close 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., through Friday, Sept. 18. Florida Power and Light crews will be tying in existing power lines to new power poles.
SR 64 at the Anna Maria Island Bridge: Crews are working on the bridge. Expect nighttime/overnight single-lane closures 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Daytime sidewalk closures also are required. One sidewalk will remain open at all times. Coastal Marine Construction is the contractor. Expected completion is fall 2015.
For the latest roadwatch information, people can go online to www.fl511.com or dial 511.