BRADENTON, Fla - Drivers traveling through the I-75 and U.S. 301 interchange near Ellenton are finally seeing a smoother commute.

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has officially completed a multi-year, $143 million improvement project designed to relieve one of the region’s most congested areas.

What we know:

The project included new bridges over the river, additional lanes on I-75, and wider entrance and exit ramps connecting to U.S. 301.

FDOT officials say the changes are aimed at improving traffic flow, reducing crashes, and increasing overall safety for drivers.

"These upgrades are going to make a big difference for anyone who travels this stretch daily," said Alex Ruiz, Interstate Construction Manager for FDOT.

Officials estimate that about 50,000 drivers comm

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