Attention drivers in Charlotte County: prepare to adjust your routes next week. Fruitland Avenue is set to undergo some changes with intermittent lane closures kicking in next Tuesday, According to the county's traffic advisory, the area between Clayton Street and Gulfstream Boulevard will be affected while crews work to diligently remove speed humps and refresh the road's striping. These measures have been in place since March 2020 but haven't quite hit the mark in terms of curbing traffic issues.
The local authorities have been keeping a watchful eye on these speed humps, only to conclude that they're not shaping up to effectively manage the flow and safety of traffic as was intended. Detour signs will be up to guide travelers through an alternate path, but allowing extra time for your commute will be the smart move here. On-going construction zones ask for heightened awareness, and that call to caution comes directly from the Public Works Department.
If you're looking for more details on what to expect, James Richardson of Charlotte County's Public Works Department is the man with answers. Richardson, who can be reached at [email protected], will likely have the latest on the impact this will have on your daily drive and any further information needed for navigating these temporary closures.
