FDOT Road Work About to Start at the GGP Entry
What we know as Gulfstream Avenue continuing on over the bridge to become John Ringling Boulevard is also State Route 789. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will launch a roadway renovation project beginning with the Golden Gate / Sunset intersection in early January of 2026. Key improvements will involve raising the road level at our intersection by 1 to 2 feet to allow for better drainage on the Sunset side, installing a sidewalk-level bicycle lane, and shortening the pedestrian crossing distance. Work to improve drainage between our intersection and Harts Landing will also be part of the project, and a major area of focus will be repairing the Ringling Bridge from Bird Key to St. Armands. In coordination with the state, Sarasota’s Department of Parks & Recreation will relocate some of the plantings along Gulfstream to the St. Armands Circle area. The project is expected to take approximately one year to complete. During construction there will be lane closures in various places, mostly between 9PM and 7AM, although there will always be at least one lane open in both directions. For questions or more information, contact Alice Ramos, Sarasota County Community Outreach Manager, 863-797-7202, alice.ramos@dot.state.fl.us