According to the Town of Longboat Key, night work on Gulf of Mexico Drive (GMD) runs Nov 4–7, 9:00 PM–6:00 AM, with substantial completion targeted for Nov 7. Final landscape touch-ups are slated by month-end on Nov. 30-31st. Expect single-lane closures overnight and flaggers directing traffic.
Why It Matters to Residents, Buyers & Sellers
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Smoother access to Country Club Shores & South End communities. The project adds a center turn lane and landscaped medians along the south end of GMD—designed to improve safety, calm traffic, and enhance curb appeal near coveted gulf-to-bay addresses.
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Luxury lifestyle preserved. By concentrating work overnight, crews keep daytime congestion and contractor presence low—important as season ramps up and showings increase.
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Aesthetic uplift. Final landscaping is included, translating to a cleaner corridor and better first impressions for prospective buyers touring the Key.
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When: Mon–Fri, Nov 4–7, 9:00 PM–6:00 AM nightly.
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What to expect: Single-lane closures with flaggers at both ends of the work zone and at side streets; brief rolling delays.
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Milestone: Substantial completion targeted for Nov 7; final landscaping by end of November.
Where the Improvements are Happening
The Country Club Shores/GMD segment (south end of Longboat Key) is being widened to create two 11’ travel lanes, one 10’ center turn lane, two 6’ paved shoulders/widened bike lanes, and five landscaped medians—about 0.84 miles from Channel Lane to Longboat Club Road.
Big-Picture Timeline & Funding Context
According to The Observer, earlier updates show the turn-lane project tracked ahead of schedule through summer, with the corridor cross-section, medians, and landscape plan shaped by resident feedback and FDOT coordination. The Town’s joint-project agreement includes FDOT reimbursement; the total project cost has been reported as around $2.65M following scope refinements.
Why This is Good News for Property Values
Thoughtfully engineered access + calmer traffic + refreshed streetscape = a more polished arrival experience—exactly the kind of micro-detail that resonates with cash-heavy, condition-sensitive luxury buyers comparing Longboat to peer markets. Expect the finished medians and edges to photograph better, make showings smoother, and support premium perception along GMD’s south end. (That’s especially helpful with peak season showings Nov–April.)
Sources & further reading
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Town of Longboat Key – Public Notice: “Gulf of Mexico Drive Turn Lane Project: Night work Nov. 4–7, 9 PM – 6 AM. Substantial completion Nov. 7; final landscaping completed by Nov. 31.” (posted Oct 31, 2025).
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LBK News alert: Nighttime single-lane closures Nov 3–7, 9 PM–6 AM; milling and paving with flaggers at work-zone ends.
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Longboat Observer coverage: Scope, design section (center turn lane + medians), ~0.84 miles (Channel Ln → Longboat Club Rd), project cost and timeline context.
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Town FDOT resurfacing notice (for corridor-wide context and additional overnight work expectations).
