- Holmes Beach is improving the intersection of Gulf and Marina drives to include new amenities and improve stormwater flow. There will be road and lane closures at Gulf and Marina drives with marked detours. Also, a full intersection closure will be necessary. Drivers are encouraged to be patient and courteous.
Also, the construction work requires the closure of the eastside trolley stop on Marina Drive north of Gulf Drive will be closed. The northbound trolley is taking a detour, going from Gulf Drive, then east on 56th Street to north on Marina Drive.
- Manatee County’s utilities department is working on a force main project along Holmes Boulevard, which can result in some traffic delays and congestion.
The Florida Department of Transportation did not post any notices for the island area for the week beginning Sept. 18.
For the latest road watch information, go online to swflroads.com or dial 511.
To check traffic via road cameras, go to fl511.com.
— Lisa Neff