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FDOT presents alternative corridor analysis for Bradenton‑Palmetto connector; elevated option is costly but effective
Summary
FDOT and consultants briefed the board on three corridor alternatives across the Manatee River, showing tradeoffs among widening US‑41, constructing a new corridor, and an elevated bypass; FDOT plans a public workshop in early 2026.
Florida Department of Transportation staff and consultants presented the latest findings from the Bradenton‑Palmetto Connector (BPC) corridor evaluation and early PD&E work. FDOT described updated traffic counts, origin‑destination analysis and modeling through 2045, and a set of conceptual alternatives that include widening the existing US‑41 corridor (Corridor A), building a new bridge corridor (Corridor B or D), and an elevated bypass similar to Tampa’s Gandy Boulevard design.
Key takeaways from the presentation:
- An updated origin‑destination study showed through‑trip traffic across the network increased compared with prior analyses; FDOT staff said…
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