Florida Department of Transportation
Legacy Trail Pedestrian Overpass
Construction Project
Lauren Hatchell
Community Outreach Manager
941-708-4418
Zac Burch
FDOT Communications Office
239-225-1950
For additional information about the project, please call:
SWFLRoads.com | @MyFDOT_SWFL | facebook.com/MyFDOTSWFL
The Florida Department of Transportation along with its contractor,
Denson Construction, Inc., are constructing a pedestrian overpass
along the Legacy Trail over Laurel Road in Sarasota County.
The overpass will be approximately 90 feet in length with a 12 foot
wide multi-use pedestrian pathway. Additional improvements include
resurfacing the roadway; drainage improvements, and new signing
and pavement markings.
The $2 million project begins early November. Expected completion is
late summer/early fall 2018.
Lane Closures
Motor i s t s should expect n ightt ime/overnight lane closures and/or
detours f rom 9 p .m. to 5 a .m. when crews are work ing over
Laure l Road.
Legacy T ra i l
The ex i s t ing Legacy T ra i l w i l l remain open dur ing normal hours of
operat ion f rom dawn unt i l dusk .
Motor i s t s should obey the posted speed l imi t and use caut ion whi le
dr iv ing through the const ruct ion zone.