Numerous construction projects in Florida have led to severe traffic congestion, frustrating drivers and impacting businesses. In Palmetto, roadwork on US 41 has transformed the highway into a crawl, with residents complaining of hours-long delays. The construction has also negatively affected local restaurants, with customers hesitant to venture out due to prolonged travel times. Similar traffic backups have occurred on other roadway projects across the state, including the Rickenbacker Causeway, where concrete restoration led to hours of gridlock.