Distracted driving, speeding leads to crashes near construction zone on I-75 in Sarasota: FHP

SARASOTA COUNTY (WFLA) – Construction continues at the Interstate 75 and Fruitville Road interchange as crews work on a new diverging diamond design. Once complete, it will be one of multiple in the region.

State transportation officials said the project is aimed at improving traffic flow and safety in Sarasota County.

The Florida Highway Patrol said two crashes happened near the construction zone on Tuesday morning, including a rear-end collision and a lane departure…

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