Island bridges safety project: Through June, the Florida Department of Transportation is installing pedestrian/bicycle detection systems on the Cortez Bridge, Longboat Pass Bridge and Anna Maria Island Bridge. Motorists are advised there will be intermittent sidewalk and lane closures. Motorists also are advised to use caution in the construction zone. For area road watch information, go online to swflroads.com or dial 511.
Cortez Bridge utility relocation project: The Manatee County Public Works Department is relocating a water main and force main at the Intracoastal Waterway crossing at Cortez Road and the Cortez Bridge. The work requires shoulder, sidewalk and bike lane closures in the area, as well as road detours and flagging operations. The northern shoulder of 124th Court West in Cortez is closed. Also, 127th Street West is closed on the north side of Cortez Road West up to 126th Street West. For more, call 941-306-4660, email info@amiprojects.io or go to amiprojects.io.
— Lisa Neff