Eyes on the road – 01-04-2023

  • The Holmes Beach contractor was working as of Dec. 28 near the intersection of Gulf and Marina drives to include new pedestrian and roadway amenities and improve stormwater flow, which required detours and closures.

The traffic pattern as of Dec. 28: Gulf Drive for a block west of Marina Drive is closed. Marina Drive was open to northbound and southbound traffic.

  • The Manatee County utilities department is working on a force main project along Holmes Boulevard, which can result in some traffic delays and congestion.

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