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# Bradenton-Palmetto Connector Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study 444843-1


<table border=1 style='margin: auto; word-wrap: break-word;'><tr><td colspan="2">Project Details</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Work Type</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>New Road</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Phase</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>PD&amp;E</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>City</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>BradentonPalmetto</td></tr><tr><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>County</td><td style='text-align: center; word-wrap: break-word;'>Manatee</td></tr></table>

Contact Information

Planning Project Manager

Michelle Rutishauser

Michelle.Rutishauser@dot.state.fl.us

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## About

The Bradenton-Palmetto Connector proposes to provide additional capacity and improve mobility over the Manatee River, specifically between the Cities of Bradenton and Palmetto. A total three (3) corridors were evaluated during the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. A proposed Preferred Alternative will be presented at the Public Hearing.

Specific right-of-way needs will be determined during the subsequent design phase, with any potential acquisition occurring during the project's right-of-way phase.