• On westbound Cortez Road there will be a temporary lane shift between 66th Street and 63rd Street starting October 15.
  • Motorists can expect intermittent daytime/nighttime lane closures throughout the project limits.
  • Please be aware there may be uneven areas of pavement while work is in progress.
  • Noise from construction equipment can be expected while work is underway.
  • Pedestrians can expect detours where sidewalks are being repaired or replaced.
  • Please follow signage and watch for workers in and near the roadway during daytime and nighttime hours.
  • The estimated completion is late 2027.

S.R. 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard: Construction project: This project includes widening S.R. 70 from Lorraine Road to Bourneside Boulevard from a two-lane undivided roadway to a four-lane or six-lane divided roadway, depending on the location, construction of roundabouts on S.R. 70 at Uihlein Road, Del Webb Boulevard, and Bourneside Boulevard, intersection improvements at the existing signalized intersection of Greenbrook Boulevard and Lorraine Road, construction of four bridges over two Braden River crossing locations, new drainage system, construction of 10-foot shared use paths, street lighting, and landscaping, and installation of new fiber optic cable connecting the two signalized intersections to Manatee County's regional Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS).

Recently, bicyclists and pedestrians have been observed entering the work zone and using shared-use paths within the project limits. Although these areas may appear finished, construction activities are still ongoing. These areas are not open to the public and may contain open excavations, fresh asphalt, or uncured concrete, posing significant safety hazards to anyone not affiliated with the project. These roadways and shared-use paths within the work zone are clearly marked as closed with signage. Additionally, vehicles have been observed driving through closed side streets while workers are present, creating a serious risk of injury or accident.

This week's work will consist of:

  • Excavation of the pond on the north side of S.R. 70, west of Uihlein Road.
  • Removing forms for the S.R. 70 westbound bridges. Grading and installing asphalt for future guardrail installation.