Week of July 6-12, 2009

Fruitville Road, from Coburn Road to Debrecen Road, Sarasota: Utility relocation work in advance of the roadway widening project continues on Fruitville Road from Coburn Road to Debrecen Road. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times with equipment and personnel working on the road shoulder areas. Roadway work east of Tatum Road is expected to begin by late July. This project will include the construction of four 11-foot-wide travel lanes with 4-foot-wide bicycle lanes and 10-foot- wide permeable paver sidewalks on both sides of the roadway. In addition, there will be roadway lighting, medians, concrete curbs and gutters, stormwater pipes, inlet structures, stormwater ponds and a water supply pipe.

Laurel Park area, Laurel: Preliminary work will begin this week to make stormwater and drainage improvements and add more usable space to Laurel Park and the surrounding area. Work scheduled this week includes nuisance plant removal and filling, regrading existing dry retention pond and swales, building a new dry retention pond and improving the drainage system. The project is scheduled to take two to three months. No lane closure for next week or night work is expected this week.

Prestancia Boulevard, Sarasota: Major repairs continue this week to the area sanitary sewer collection system on Prestancia Boulevard at the intersection of Calle Serena. One lane is now open on Prestancia Boulevard.

Bay Street from U.S. 41 to Willow Bend Road, Osprey: Construction is under way on the U.S. 41 Force Main Phase IV East Bay Extension project on Bay Street from U.S. 41 to Willow Bend Road. There will be periodic lane closures and lane shifts during the project. Motorists traveling in that area should proceed with caution when construction vehicles are present. Flagmen will be on hand as needed. The project is targeted for completion by Jan. 20, 2010.

Venice East Boulevard from Indian Hills Boulevard to Center Road, Venice: On Monday-Tuesday, July 6-7, tree workers will be in the medians on Venice East Boulevard from Indian Hills Boulevard to Center Road. There will be intermittent left lane closures, and motorists should use caution when traveling through the area.

Jacaranda Boulevard, Venice: On Wednesday, July 8, crews will be removing some trees along the median on Jacaranda Boulevard just west of Center Road. The left lane will be closed during the work, and motorists should expect delays in the area.

Lalani Boulevard between Bee Ridge Road and Lahaina Drive, Sarasota: Installation of a water main on Lalani Boulevard continues this week. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures on the northbound or southbound lanes of Lalani Boulevard while this work proceeds. Barricades, signs or flagmen will be present as necessary. Access to properties will be maintained at all times. Work is expected to be completed in July.

Palmer Boulevard between Debrecen Road and Webber Road, Sarasota: Installation of a water main on Palmer Boulevard continues this week. Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures on the eastbound lane of Palmer Boulevard while this work is ongoing. Barricades, signs or flagmen will be present as necessary. Access to properties will be maintained at all times. Work is expected to be completed in July.

Webber Street, Sarasota: Construction continues this week for new sidewalks along Webber Street from Tanglewood Drive to Lockwood Ridge Road. There will be temporary lane closures during the day. Hours of operation are 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The project is expected to be completed in April 2010.

Wilkinson Road, Sarasota: Construction continues this week on the installation of stormwater pipe on the corner of Wilkinson Road and McIntosh Road. Flagmen may be present as needed to direct traffic through the area. The project is targeted for completion in July.

Nokomis area: Pipe crews will be installing pipeline this week on the following roads off Albee Farm Road in the Nokomis area: Kilpatrick Road, Pecan Street, Maple Street, Pine Street, Dona Bay Drive, Old Albee Farm Road, Hidden Pines Way, Spoonbill Drive and Robbins Road. Crews also will be working on Laurel Road east of Old Albee Farm Road. The work is part of the Central Nokomis Northeast Water Distribution System project. Motorists should use caution when traveling in these areas. Signs, barricades and flagmen will be present as needed to maintain two-way traffic through the area. Construction of the entire project is expected to be finished by the end of December.

Tuttle Avenue, Sarasota (Webber Street to School Avenue): Sewer mainline and valve pit installation will take place this week on the following streets: Hammond Place, Sunnyside Street, Sunnyside Lane, Siesta Drive and Hibiscus Street. Construction of the vacuum pump station continues, and motorists are urged to use caution in the 2700 block of Goldenrod Street. Lighted directional boards or flagmen will be present as necessary. The work is part of the Phillippi Creek Septic System Replacement Program Area D project and the Webber Street Neighborhood Enhancement project. Access to properties and businesses will be maintained at all times. Phase I of this project is expected to be completed in November 2009, and Phase II is expected to be finished in April 2010.