Two new ramps will be opening between I-75 and U.S. Highway 301 at the 301 interchange, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced in a news release. The new U.S. 301 southbound on-ramp to I-75 southbound is scheduled to open at 6 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20, officials said. "Motorists traveling on US 301 southbound will turn left at the new signal (under the I-75 overpass) to use the new on-ramp to I-75 southbound," FDOT stated in the release. The department added that the old U.S. 301 southbound loop ramp to I-75 southbound will be permanently closed. At 6 a.m. the following day, FDOT crews will open the new I-75 northbound off-ramp to U.S. 301. "Motorists traveling on I-75 northbound will use the new exit ramp over the Manatee River to access US 301," officials said. "The Exit is approximately 1 mile south of the old Exit." Drivers are being asked to be extra cautious and to follow signs and road markings as the new ramps are opened. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/traffic/i75-us301-interchange-new-ramp-traffic-pattern/67-dd004d53-c497-4715-92fe-a339dc5ae377