Roadwatch – 03-04-2026

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An image-graphic shows the west end for the Manatee Avenue submerged water main project at the Intracoastal Waterway. A work zone is on the east side of the Kingfish Boat Ramp but the county amenity remains open to the public. A Feb. 24 project update stated boat ramp users might experience “minor inconveniences.” Underwater, underground pipe installation is set to begin March 9. Islander Courtesy Image

Eyes on the road

State Road 64/Anna Maria Island Bridge: The Manatee Avenue Water Main Intracoastal Crossing project is underway at the bridge, requiring temporary lane closures. Info: www.amiprojects.io, 941-306-4660, info@amiprojects.io.

Gulf Drive/55th Street/56th Street: Holmes Beach’s Gulf Drive Sea Level Rise Mitigation Project continues into April, with periodic lane closures in the area of 55th Street and 56th Street, from Gulf Drive to Marina Drive. Info: 941-708-5768, mgorman@holmesbeachfl.org.

Gulf Drive/State Road 789: The Florida Department of Transportation is milling and resurfacing Gulf Drive from Coquina Beach in Bradenton Beach to State Road 64/Manatee Avenue in Holmes Beach through May 1. Motorists can expect single-lane closures overnight. Info: swflroads.com/project/451021-1.

Cortez Bridge: Construction activities are ongoing on the south side of Cortez Road West east of the bridge. Pipe installation work is expected to continue into the spring. 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. Motorists can expect delays. Info: mymanatee.org/75th.