Road Projects update from Lee Department of Transportation
ROADWATCH UPDATE
May 20 through May 26, 2010
I. Road Projects
Buckingham Road Paved Shoulders from SR 82 to Neal Road -Work began on
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 May 24, 2010. The paved shoulders are complete; the entire road
will be resurfaced in the next few weeks; exact schedule hasn’t been determined. The work will
take 2 to 3 days and work will be done at night.
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 began on Oct 1, 2009 and will be ongoing around the bridge over
Cypress Slough and Treeline Avenue on both the north and south side of Colonial Blvd. for a
few more weeks for relocation of utilities and final tie-ins. There will be storm drain installation
related activities on the north and south side of the roadway. Bridge construction related
activities will continue for the next few months on the south side of the roadway. Construction
activities will continue under the I-75 Bridges along Colonial.
Colonial Blvd Cont’d
For the next few weeks, beginning Monday night May 10, there will be night time lane closures
and traffic transitioning, between the hours of 8PM and 6AM, of two lanes into one lane with a
traffic diversion switching the east bound lanes into the west bound lanes making one lane east
bound and one lane west bound through the transition area. There will be variable message
boards, arrow boards, lane shift warnings signs and Barricades used to assist drivers traveling
through the area. 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)
533-8562.
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Road projects cont’d
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 of Brynwood Lane and Big Pine Way. This work will
include improvements to the signal and Sauer Drive/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 throughout 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.
On Friday, April 9, 2010, the contractor is anticipating shifting eastbound traffic to the new
travel way for the entire project length. Between Pine Ridge Road and Bass Road, one lane of
traffic will be open in each direction. Motorists are advised that new traffic patterns will be
present throughout the area including the signalized intersections of Pine Ridge Road, Hagie
Dr/Alexandria Dr, A&W Bulb Road and Bass Road. After traffic is shifted, motorists are
advised that work will be occurring in the median.
Lee Blvd/Sunshine Blvd. – Intersection of Lee Boulevard/Sunshine Boulevard On February
20, 2010, construction activities began and will take approximately 5 months to complete. The
proposed work will extend along Sunshine Boulevard approximately 1000 feet in 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.
Littleton Rd on April 8, 2010, construction activities began on the south side of Littleton Road
from US 41 to Old US 41, and is anticipated to take 6 months to complete. Proposed work
includes construction of a 5-foot-wide sidewalk. Please contact Eyra Cash at 533-8562 with any
questions or comments.
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Sanibel Toll Plaza Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements – Work began 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
May 28, 2010.
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. began 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
Cape Coral Bridge – Lee County DOT Operations will be managing the overlay project for the
Cape Coral Bridge West Bound Lanes, Bridge # 124044 on College Pkwy. The project is
scheduled for 90 days starting Monday April 5th, 2010. There will be lane closures from 6:00
am to 3:00 pm, including weekends. If you have any questions, please contact Ehab Guirguis at
533-9400.
Cedartree Ave Cedartree Ave will be closed starting 5/13 between Benton St. & Belrose St.
East County Water Control District will be replacing a pipe under Cedartree. Work is expected to
be completed by 5/28/2010. Any questions should be directed to Billy Byrd @ 533-9400
. Mid Point Bridge East Bound -Lee County DOT Operations will be managing the concrete
repairs project for the Mid Point Bridge East Bound Lanes, Bridge # 1240496 on Veteran
Memorial PKWY. The project is scheduled for 45 days starting Monday May 10th, 2010. There
will be lane closures from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Ehab
Guirguis at 533-9400.
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Road/Bridge maintenance cont’d
Moody Road – We will be performing bridge maintenance on Moody Road in North Ft Myers
between Pondella Road and Hancock Bridge Parkway starting 4/26/10. There will be a lane
closure. The project should be completed by 5/27/10.
III. Landscaping
IV. County-Wide Road Resurfacing
There will be night paving in South Ft Myers @ Crystal Ct and Crystal Dr on Monday or Tuesday night.
Schedule is subject to change.
Source: LDOT