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FDOT presents Bradenton–Palmetto connector study; council, residents urge more detail on community impacts
Summary
Florida Department of Transportation presented a planning-level PD&E update on the Bradenton–Palmetto Connector on Aug. 27, showing updated traffic counts, three narrowed corridor options and trade-offs across capacity, cost and neighborhood impacts. Councilmembers and residents pressed FDOT for more detail and upcoming community meetings.
Florida Department of Transportation officials on Aug. 27 briefed the Bradenton City Council on a planning-level project development and environment (PD&E) study update for the proposed Bradenton–Palmetto Connector, outlining three narrowed corridors, updated traffic analysis and potential design options including widening existing bridges and elevated lanes.
The presentation, delivered by FDOT project manager Michelle Rudishauser and consultants Imran Ghani and Gail Woods, said recent traffic counts collected in May 2025 and an updated definition of the study area increased the share of through traffic from the 2014 estimate of 31 percent to 47 percent. FDOT said that population growth in Manatee County (399,000 in the 2020 census, cited by presenters) and regional travel demand mean existing facilities are likely to remain below capacity without changes.
The study narrowed an initial set of 10 corridors to three under further analysis: Corridor A (US 41/US 301/DeSoto…
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