Eyes on the road
State Road 64/Anna Maria Island Bridge: The Manatee Avenue Water Main Intracoastal Crossing project begins this month, with 24/7 drilling operations for an underwater pipe in the Intracoastal Waterway as well as temporary lane closures for traffic. Info: amiprojects.io, 941-306-4660, info@amiprojects.io.
Gulf Drive/State Road 789: The Florida Department of Transportation is milling and resurfacing about five miles of Gulf Drive from Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach to State Road 64/Manatee Avenue in Holmes Beach through May 1, 2026. Motorists can expect single-lane closures overnight. Info: swflroads.com/project/451021-1.
Cortez Bridge: The utility relocation project is continuing in preparation for the construction of the new bridge. Construction activities are ongoing on the south side of Cortez Road West east of the bridge, with sidewalk closures. Pipe installation is expected to continue into the spring, requiring temporary lane closures, as well as bike land and sidewalk closures. Info: 941-306-4660, info@amiprojects.io, amiprojects.io.
75th Street West at Manatee Avenue West: Manatee County is working on its 75th Street West Improvements Project from 19th Avenue West to Second Avenue West, including at the Manatee Avenue intersection. Motorists can expect delays. Info: mymanatee.org/75th.
— Lisa Neff