Jen_Epstein's Blog

I spent Sunday morning checking out the situation on I-75 at US 301 in Manatee County. Cranes have already knocked down most of the damaged bridge and construction crews were working vigorously on the crossover lanes. And there hard work has paid off!!

The Crossover Lanes are OPEN!!

Basically, I-75 north and southbound traffic will have to merge from 3 to 2 lanes approaching US 301..then I-75 southbound traffic will cross over the median, onto the northbound (good) side and continue across the bridge. A temporary barrier is up to seperate traffic. Once southbound traffic crosses the bridge..drivers will mere back onto the southbound side.

Keep in mind:

The speed limit is reduced from 70 mph to 45 mph in the area

Speeding fines are doubled in the work zone

Highway Patrol Troopers and other law enforcement will be controlling traffic

BE PATIENT and Good Luck!!