LDOT Roadwatch for March 25
I. Road Projects
Bonita Beach Road – Road Widening Project East of Bonita Grande Drive -The week of
February 2, 2009, construction activities began on the widening of Bonita Beach Road east of
Bonita Grande Drive. Construction activities are expected to last until mid April, 2010.
Proposed work includes the widening of approximately two miles of Bonita Beach Road from
two lanes to four lanes. Work will also include rebuilding portions of the existing two lanes,
installation of drainage and relocation of a force main. Two travel lanes will be maintained in
order not to disrupt the flow of traffic in the area. Call Eyra Cash with any questions at (239)
533-8562.
Buckingham Road Paved Shoulders from SR 82 to Neal Road -Work will begin
February 8, 2010 to add 4-foot-wide paved shoulders on Buckingham Rd. This work will
require one lane to be closed during much of the work effort. Lane closures will be limited to off
peak hours, after 9 a.m. and before 3 p.m.; however an alternate route is suggested. Work is
expected to be complete by April 1, 2010.
Colonial Blvd (CR 884) Six Laning from I-75 to State Rd 82 (approx. 2.7 miles in length)
Construction activities began on Monday, August 10, 2009. Proposed work consists of widening
an existing four lane highway facility, to a six lane urbanized divided highway. This will include
the installation of street lighting, signalization, bridge widening and utility modifications. Two 8-
foot-wide asphalt multi-use sidewalks along the north and south sides of the road will be added.
The tentative completion date is April, 2011.
Colonial Blvd – Utility work will be ongoing around the bridge over Cypress Slough and
Treeline Avenue on both the north and south side of Colonial for the next several weeks for
relocation of utilities. There will be storm drain installation related activities on the north and
south side of the roadway. Bridge construction related activities will begin next week on the
south side of the roadway. Construction activities will continue under the I-75 Bridges along
Colonial. Construction Traffic is heavy, so please drive through the area with caution. If you
have any questions please contact Eyra Cash, Lee County Dept. of Transportation at (239)
Cortez Avenue between West 6th and West 7th St, Lehigh . Cortez Ave, between West 6th
and West 7th St in Lehigh will be starting March 8 at 7 AM. East County Water Control District
will be replacing a pipe. This project will last until approximately April 5th. Call Joe Frantz at
707-6946 with any questions you might have.
Daniels Parkway / Bell Tower Intersection Improvements
Construction activities began on Monday March 1, 2010 on improvements to Daniels Parkway
between US 41 and the intersection with Brynwood Ln and Big Pine Way. This work will
include improvements to the signal and Sauer Dr/Bell Tower Drive, median improvements, turn
lane extensions and sidewalks on the south side of the roadway.
This work will require lane closures during much of the work effort. Prior to April 5, 2010 lane
closures will be limited to night time hours only, 7pm to 6am. After April 5, 2010 lane closures
may also occur during off peak hours, after 9 a.m. and before 3 p.m.; however an alternate route
is suggested. The tentative completion date is September, 2010 contact Robert Phelan at 533-
8594 with any questions.
Gladiolus Drive Widening from Pine Ridge Road to Winkler Road Construction activities
are continuing on Gladiolus Drive and on Bass Road to widen Gladiolus Drive from 2 lanes to 6
lanes from Winker Road to Bass Road and to 4 lanes from Bass Road to Pine Ridge Road and to
widen Bass Road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes from Health Park to Gladiolus Drive. Motorists are
advised that a lane reduction is in place on the westbound approach of Gladiolus Drive to Winker
Road. Construction activities are currently occurring through out the corridor. Lane closures
may occur and will typically be at night time between 7:00 pm and 6:00 am with some work
occurring off the roadway during the day. The tentative completion date is Summer, 2010
contact Robert Phelan at 533-8594 with any questions.
Lee Blvd/ Sunshine Blvd. -Intersection of Lee Boulevard/Sunshine Boulevard On February
20, 2010, construction activities anticipated to take 5 months to complete will begin. The
proposed work will extend along Sunshine Boulevard approximately 1000′ each direction from
Lee Boulevard; and includes the addition of a left turn lane and traffic signal modifications.
Please contact Eyra Cash at 533-8562 with any questions or comments.
Sanibel Toll Plaza Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements – Work will begin February 8, 2010 to
add paved shoulders/construct a bike path through the toll booth area. McGregor Blvd. will be
resurfaced through the limits of the work area and additional boat trailer parking will be added
for the boat ramp. All through travel lanes will remain open during day light hours; activities
requiring lane closures (resurfacing) will be done at night. Work is expected to be complete by
April 30, 2010.
Milling and resurfacing of the eastbound lanes will be done Sunday night, 3/28/10, through
Thursday night, 4/1/10. The eastbound lane leaving Sanibel will be closed from 7:00 pm to 6:00
am. Traffic leaving Sanibel will be routed through the LeeWay lane. An off duty police officer
will direct traffic at the Sanibel Harbor intersection.
Summerlin Rd. from Cypress Lake Dr. to Boy Scout Rd. work continues on widening the
southbound roadway from north of College to Cypress Lake, and on the northbound roadway
near Boy Scout Rd. Work on the retaining wall on the south side has been suspended due to the
presence of asbestos and will resume once a determination of the amount and disposable method
has been approved. Work on the retaining wall on the North side of the intersection is underway.
Traffic will be shifted to the new northbound lanes north of Maple Ave. and work in the median
and on the southbound lanes from Maple Ave. to Boy Scout Rd. will begin the week of February
15th.Completion date is summer of 2010. Please contact Sarah Clarke at 533-8718 with any
questions.
II. Road/Bridge Maintenance
III. Landscaping
Summerlin Road Landscaping Lee County DOT Operations will be managing the
installation of irrigation and landscaping along Summerlin Road, between Sanibel Island and
Gladiolus Drive. This project is scheduled to be completed in late April, 2010. Lane closures and
traffic impacts may occur. If you have any questions please contact Bob DeBrock at 239-533-
9425.
IV. County-Wide Road Resurfacing
Resurfacing various streets countywide began May 5, 2009 and will last for 12 months.