Project Team
Management
Florida DOT
Contractor
Astaldi Construction
Corporation, Inc.
Construction Engineering and Inspection Consultant
Metric Engineering, Inc.
Public Information
The Valerin Group, Inc.
Management
Florida DOT
Contractor
Astaldi Construction
Corporation, Inc.
Construction Engineering and Inspection Consultant
Metric Engineering, Inc.
Public Information
The Valerin Group, Inc.
I-75 Widening from North of North
River Road to North of S.R. 681 in
Sarasota County, Florida
Interstate Construction Project
FAQs
What is I-75OTM?
I-75OTM stands for I-75 On The Move.
What will I-75OTM accomplish?
The I-75OTM project will provide relief for travelers and commuters using I-75. The relief will come from the addition of 2 lanes on the section of I-75 that runs through the communities of Laurel, Nokomis, and Venice. This addition modifies I-75 from a 4-lane highway to a 6-lane highway by adding an inside lane both northbound and southbound for a distance of 9.4 miles.
How much will I-75OTM cost?
The project will cost approximately $31 million.
When and where will the construction take place?
Construction will take place on I-75 from north of River Road to north of State Road 681. Construction will also include the interstate approaches at Laurel Road, Jacaranda Boulevard and River Road. Construction activities are scheduled to begin in spring of 2010 and end in summer of 2012.
Will there be any lanes closures during construction?
There will be temporary lane closures on I-75 during the nighttime hours between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. throughout the duration of the project. Construction activities on the interstate approaches at Laurel Road, Jacaranda Boulevard and River Road will also require temporary, intermittent lane closures during daytime and nighttime hours. For the most recent lane closure schedule, please click here.
Is it possible to check road conditions and planned lane closures?
The Web site and 511 are two options available 24/7 to keep you informed. You can call 511 before getting behind the wheel to hear about delays caused by traffic incidents. Construction lane closures are available by clicking here. Real-time traffic information, weather and I-75 incident reports are available at http://www.fl511.com/. In addition, traffic reports also appear on local newspaper and television Web sites as well as local television news and radio programs.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the project?
You can contact Trudy Gerena, Public Information Officer at 813-299-3579 or 941-584-6894 or Cindy Clemmons, FDOT Public Information Director at 863-519-2362.
