75th Street West Improvement Project Meeting Planned: Manatee County

BRADENTON, FL — Residents are invited to learn more about roadway improvements planned for the 75th Street corridor during a special community conversation on Saturday, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Bradenton Elks Lodge, 2511 75th Street W., Bradenton.

The meeting offers interested parties an opportunity to learn more about the proposed improvements to 75th Street West from 20th Avenue W. to Manatee Avenue West, according to a Manatee County news release.

While there will be no formal presentation, guests are invited to stop by any time between 9 and 11 a.m. to view project boards and design plans. Project staff also will be available to answer questions and provide additional project-related information.

This roadway capacity-improvement project will widen approximately one mile of 75th Street W. from the existing two-lane section to a divided four-lane section (two lanes in each direction) with a center left turn lane and/or raised median, the county said.

Safety and operational enhancements will include pedestrian and bicycle facility upgrades, including a shared-use path, drainage improvements and designated stormwater ponds, county utility modifications, replacing and upgrading traffic signals as needed to accommodate the widened roadway, and additional lighting in conjunction with Florida Power & Light.

Those who can’t make Saturday’s information session can learn about the 75th Street W. Improvement Project online here.

"This (website) is the best way to get regular updates regarding design progress, future public meetings and news about future construction activities," Manatee County Public Works Director Chad Butzow said.