Hyperlocal news for Parrish, Palmetto, Ellenton, Duette, Rubonia, and Terra Ceia in north Manatee County, Florida
A newly activated traffic signal on Moccasin Wallow Road is bringing much needed relief to local commuters and paving the way for major commercial development in northern Manatee County. The light is now operational at the intersection of Moccasin Wallow Road, Robinson Gateway Drive to the north and 71st Avenue East to the south. The […]
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The new traffic signals at the Moccasin Wallow Road and I-75 interchange were officially activated on Monday, October 13. After a rough start and a brief return to flashing mode, the signals are now fully operational as of Tuesday, October 14. We previously covered the installation process back in August, when the signals were being […]
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A newly opened northbound lane on I-75 is already making a big impact on traffic flow in Manatee County. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently completed an approximately 2.7-mile auxiliary lane that begins at the SR-64 entrance ramp and continues uninterrupted to Exit 224 for US-301 in Ellenton. This new lane not only eliminates […]
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Drivers in Parrish will soon see changes at one of the area’s busiest intersections. New traffic signals are currently being installed at the Moccasin Wallow Road interchange with I-75. The project is designed to ease congestion and improve safety, particularly during the weekday morning rush when westbound Moccasin Wallow Road drivers heading to southbound I-75 […]
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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is continuing to improve traffic flow at the I-75 and US-301 interchange with the opening of two new ramps this week. On December 18, 2024, FDOT opened a new northbound US 301 to southbound I-75 ramp, marking the first phase of upgrades to the interchange. Now, on Thursday, February […]
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