F LO R I DA D E PA RT M E N T O F T RA N S P O RTAT I O N | Sarasota County

ABOUT THE PROJECTThe primary goal of the US 41 improvements is to improve multi-modal accessibility along the corridor; provide a safe, convenient, and attractive crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists; and improve connectivity and circulation between the Bayfront area and downtown.

The project limits extend from 10th Street to 14th Street on US 41. Construction began in November 2017 and the estimated completion is spring 2020. The contractor is IBT Construction, LLC and the construction cost is $12.6 million.

US 41 Roundabouts from 10th Street to 14th Street

Contact Alice Ramos, Community Outreach Specialist at 863-797-7202 or by email at alice.ramos@dot.state.fl.usor Zachary Burch, FDOT Government Affairs and Communications Manager at 239-225-1950 or by email at

zachary.burch@dot.state.fl.usPlease visit our website for more information at http://www.swflroads.com/us41/roundabouts/

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WHAT TO EXPECT DURING CONSTRUCTIONnWork will take place simultaneously throughout the project limitnAccess to businesses will be maintainednConstruction activities will take place during daytime and nighttime hours nTemporary lane closures will be in place daytime between 11th Street and 12th Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and night/overnight between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.nSide streets will be closed during Phase II of construction and detours will be in place late 2018 to mid-2019

Improvements on this project include:nReplacement of the signalized intersections at 10th Street and 14th Street with new construction of roundaboutsnWidening of the roadway between 10th Street and 14th Street to include bike lanes and turn lanes nConstruction of a 10-foot shared use path on the west side of US 41 and a 6-foot sidewalk on the east side of US 41nConstruction of raised islands for pedestrian refuge, installation of the HAWK pedestrian system, LED street lights and additional landscapingnReplacement of the City of Sarasota’s utility and underground drainage structures

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