• Bridge openings during testing: While the mechanical and electrical systems are being tested, there may be occasional longer than normal waits for the bridge to open/close. Testing will be done along with normal bridge operations, but motorists may experience intermittent potential delays.
  • Motorists may wish to use the South/ Stickney Point Bridge or allow for additional travel time.
  • Work will continue underneath the bridge span, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Crews are currently not scheduled to work on weekends.
  • Pedestrians and bicyclists will continue to have access.
  • MARINE TRAFFIC: During the daytime hours, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., single-leaf openings will commence to accommodate mechanical and electrical work from November 2 through November 30. Overnight, bridge openings will continue to be reduced to four (4) per night to accommodate the machinery testing and calibrations. A four-hour notice is required for full daytime openings during this period and for evening bridge openings.

Expected completion remains late 2026.

U.S. 301/S.R. 683 from U.S. 41 to South of 10th Street: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has begun milling and resurfacing U.S. 301/S.R. 683 from U.S. 41 to south of 10th Street in Sarasota County. The improvements consist of milling and resurfacing, curb and gutter, sidewalk, signalization, lighting, and signing and pavement markings. Additionally, there will be a mid-block Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (PHB) crossing constructed north of S. Payne Parkway.

  • Initial work will consist of daytime project preparation, drilling and other associated operations. No lane closures for this work are anticipated.
  • Motorists can expect nighttime concrete removal and replacement and soft digs starting in early November. No lane closures for this work are anticipated.
  • Motorists can expect to encounter overnight lane closures starting in early 2027 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as milling and resurfacing operations begin.
  • Motorists can expect workers and construction equipment to be present during the day and night.