The Brief
- FDOT has completed a $143 million upgrade to the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange near Ellenton.
- The project adds new bridges, wider ramps, and additional lanes to ease congestion and improve safety.
- Next up: FDOT plans to revamp the Fruitville Road exit with a diverging diamond interchange.
BRADENTON, Fla – Drivers traveling through the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange near Ellenton are finally seeing a smoother commute.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has officially completed a multi-year, $143 million improvement project designed to relieve one of the region’s most congested areas.
What we know:
The project included new bridges over the river, additional lanes on I-75, and wider entrance and exit ramps connecting to U.S. 301. …