Drivers who use northbound I-75 at Toledo Blade Boulevard will lose access to the on-ramp and off-ramp for five straight nights starting Monday, Sept. 21.

The Florida Department of Transportation's District 1 office said the closures will run from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. each night through Friday, Sept. 25. Crews need the time to complete a paving operation at the interchange, designated Exit 179, according to an FDOT notice.

Only one ramp closes at a time, police on hand

Only one ramp will be shut down at a time. Law enforcement will be on site to direct traffic.

No detour routes announced yet by FDOT

The interchange sits in North Port on the I-75 corridor used by Lakewood Ranch commuters. FDOT has not published specific detour routes but has advised motorists to follow posted signs at the interchange or find alternate routes.

Schedule could shift due to weather

The schedule could shift based on weather or unforeseen conditions.

Drivers can sign up for construction alerts and view project details at swflroads.com. FDOT has not indicated whether additional closure nights are planned beyond Sept. 25.