Motorists on Longboat Key should prepare for nighttime single-lane closures on Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD) as resurfacing efforts get underway. The work is part of the broader SR 789 Resurfacing project, stretching from Coquina Beach in the south up to State Road 64.
Immediate Night Work on GMD
Superior Asphalt is scheduled to conduct an intensive week of night work to maintain the project timeline and safely mill and pave the roadway.
• Dates: Monday, November 3, through Friday, November 7
• Hours: 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM daily
• Impact: One of two lanes on GMD will be closed.
• Traffic Control: Flaggers will be positioned at both ends of the work zone on GMD, and on adjacent side streets, to direct the flow of traffic.
The decision to work overnight was made specifically to minimize impacts to daytime traffic and ensure the safety of both construction crews and the public.
Long-Term Project Outlook
The entire SR 789 resurfacing project is set to begin after October 31, 2025, and is scheduled for completion by May 1, 2026.
Throughout this period, drivers can anticipate single-lane closures, with the majority of resurfacing activities planned for overnight hours. Additional details can be found in the attached Fact Sheet from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).
Drivers are urged to exercise caution and patience when traveling through the work zones and to obey all flaggers and signage. Expect delays during the scheduled overnight periods.
