- Alice Ramos <alice@valerin-group.com>To:Alice RamosWed, Sep 1 at 7:30 AM
RoadWatch Update for the Week of Sunday, September 5, 2021
SARASOTA
US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue Roundabout Project, Sarasota: Construction project: Crews will work within the right-of-way, medians, driveways and throughout the project limits.
In observance of Labor Day, no construction activities are scheduled Monday, September 6th.
Traffic shift to construction Phase 1A configuration has been implemented. There will be no through movement at the intersection, watch for new traffic patterns, traffic signals, and pavement markings. Motorists are urged to use alternate detour route, if possible.
Activities Include:
- Installation of additional signal poles and traffic signal lights at Sunset Point
- Removal of old asphalt and concrete curb on US 41 and Gulfstream Avenue
- Continue locating and adjustment of existing utility lines
- Placement of dewatering system for drainage pipe installation
- Delivery of drainage pipe and structures, please use caution as semi-trucks and other heavy equipment will be entering/exiting the construction zone.
- Night work to add or adjust roadway striping and additional signage, as necessary
Detours/Crossings:
- Sidewalk at the northwest corner of US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue will be temporarily closed for the installation of drainage pipe. Pedestrian paths are available via US 41 Multi-Use Recreational Trail (MURT) along Ritz Carlton Drive. See attached temporary pedestrian detour route flyer.
- Pedestrian crossings on US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue and 1st Street are closed. Temporary pedestrian paths around the work zone are available on Fruitville Road or Main Street during construction. Please use designated paths and follow posted detour signs.
- Marina Jacks north parking lot entrance/exit on Gulfstream Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic. Motorists may access the parking lot via Bayfront Drive at Main Street/Marina Plaza. No through traffic allowed through this area.
- Motorist may not exit the Marina Jacks parking lot via Bayfront Drive at Main Street/Marina Plaza. The south exit at Ringling Boulevard must be used to exit Marina Jacks.
- Eastbound through travel lane on Gulfstream Avenue (towards downtown) will remain closed as Phase 1A adjustments are made but will reopen within the next couple weeks. Use alternate routes via Main Street or Fruitville Road.
Construction activities will take place during the daytime and occasionally during nighttime hours.
Expect noise from grinding asphalt, hammer drills, noise and vibration from construction equipment, backup alarms, vacuum trucks, pumps, and lighting.
Motorists are urged to use alternate detour route, if possible. Please use caution and watch for construction vehicles and trucks entering or exiting the work zone.
Detours and lane closures will be in place during various phases of the project. During construction, the speed limit will be reduced to 25 mph on US 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.
Improvements being made as part of this project consist of replacing the existing signalized intersection on US 41 at Gulfstream Avenue with a roundabout, installation of HAWK pedestrian crossing signal system, raised pedestrian refuge islands, replacement of underground drainage structures, utilities, fiber optic, new LED streetlights, reconfiguration of stormwater retention ponds, sidewalks, and pedestrian walkways. Expected completion is early fall 2022. The contractor is Russell Engineering, Inc.
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Sincerely,
Alice Ramos
Community Outreach Specialist
Valerin Group on behalf of
Florida Department of Transportation
Tel: 941-217-7772
More information about the project can be found on the project webpage.
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