TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Watch for closed lanes in Sarasota, Manatee

Published: Monday, June 2, 2014 at 1:00 a.m. Last Modified: Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 1:18 p.m.

Drivers in Sarasota and Manatee counties are advised to use caution in the following areas where the Florida Department of Transportation says road construction or other projects are underway this week:

An aerial view of the Sumter Boulevard interchange at Interstate 75 in North Port. Crews are widening I-75 from Sumter to River Road.

SARASOTA COUNTY

Interstate 75 from Sumter Boulevard in North Port to River Road. Crews widening the highway to six lanes. Watch for signals and barricades.

I-75 from University Parkway to the Charlotte County line. Expect delays. Crews are installing closed-circuit cameras, roadside sensors and other equipment for an intelligent transportation system.

Fruitville Road, Bee Ridge Road and State Road 72 between I-75 and U.S. 41. Intermittent lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. while crews repair concrete.

I-75 at Fruitville Road, Laurel Road, Jacaranda Road and Sumter Boulevard. Crews replacing overhead signs. Lane closures between 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

I-75 at Jacaranda Boulevard and Laurel Road. Crews installing lights. No lane closures expected.

U.S. 41 at Salt Creek and Myakka River. Crews installing erosion controls beneath bride. No lane closures expected.

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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Watch for closed lanes in Sarasota, Manatee