Lee County Road Watch for April 14 to 20
LEE COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ROADWATCH UPDATE April 14, 2011 through April 20, 2011
I. Road & Bridge Projects
Update 2/10/2011
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. If you have any questions they should be directed
to Randy Cerchie, 239-533-8573.
Update 3/10/2011
Daniels Parkway Six Laning – Chamberlin Parkway to Gateway Boulevard –
Lee County is widening Daniels Parkway from four to six lanes from Chamberlin Parkway to
Gateway Boulevard. This project includes reconstructing the Daniels Parkway and Chamberlin
Parkway intersection to create a four way signalized intersection. Chamberlin Parkway is
temporarily closed between Daniels Parkway and Air Cargo Lane until the intersection
construction is completed. Chamberlin Parkway traffic is detoured to Paul J. Doherty Parkway
for access to Chamberlin Parkway and Skyplex Commercial Center while this work is underway.
Variable message boards and detour signs are posted to direct traffic.
The majority of the widening along Daniels Parkway will take place within the median along
with some minor shoulder widening and turn lane construction occurring along the outside lanes.
Motorists should expect eastbound and westbound lane closures on Daniels Parkway
between Chamberlin Parkway and Gateway Boulevard during nighttime/overnight work
from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (excluding Friday night/overnight, Saturday night/overnight and
Sunday night/overnight). Landscaping within the median will be installed as part of the
project. In addition, this project will mill and resurface Daniels Parkway from Treeline Avenue
to Fuel Farm Road. The roadway work is expected to be complete in February 2012. The
contractor is Better Roads, Inc. If you have any questions please contact Cella Molnar and
Associates – 239-337-1071 or Lee County Department of Transportation, Rob Phelan, P.E. at
239-533-8594
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Update 3/24/2011
Matlacha Bridge –
The replacement of the Matlacha Bridge began October 11, 2010. Traffic will remain on the
existing bridge with reduced lane widths; the sidewalk on the south side of the bridge will be
closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained during daylight hours. The project will take
approximately two years. Additional information is available on the project website at
matlachabridge.info. If you have any questions, contact Sarah Clarke at 239-533-8718.
Update 4/14/2011
Midpoint Memorial Toll Plaza Demolition/Reconstruction-
Construction on the toll plaza continues. Lane 1 will be closed for reconstruction. Monday, April
18th, the bike path behind the toll plaza will be closed. Bicyclists must use Lane 2, the furthest
lane open on the right, and stop at the toll booth. Emergency access is available for authorized
vehicles on the east end of the toll plaza via the parking lot.
For updates on all lanes closures, traffic shifts and construction progress, please visit the project
Web site at www.LeeBridgeConstruction.com. The project is expected to be complete by Spring
2011. Contact Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc. at 239-337-1071 or Randy Cerchie at 239-533-8573
with any questions.
Six Mile Cypress Parkway Four Laning – Daniels Parkway to south of Winkler Road –
Southbound Six Mile Cypress Parkway traffic is shifted to the east just south of Heritage
Palms Boulevard. PLEASE DRIVE WITH CARE and be aware of heavy equipment
entering/exiting the roadway. This project will widen the two-lane section of Six Mile Cypress
to a four-lane divided highway. This work will include the installation of a signalized
intersection at Penzance Boulevard and the addition of a paved path along the west side of the
roadway from Heritage Palms to Daniels Parkway. The tentative completion date is December
2011. If you have any questions, please contact Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc. at (239) 337-
1071 or Rob Phelan at (239) 5338594.
Update 3/24/2011
Summerlin Rd. – from Cypress Lake Dr. to Boy Scout Rd. – Work is underway to complete
the bridge deck over the Summerlin/College intersection . Project completion is May, 2011.
Please contact Sarah Clarke at 533-8718 with any questions.
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II. Road/Bridge Maintenance
Update 4/14/2011
5th Street – Starting April 1, 5th Street between Edison and Cortez in Lehigh Acres will be closed
until 4/20/2011 for pipe replacement under 5th Street. The alternate route is 6th St.
Update 3/3/2011
Big Carlos Bridge #120028, on Bonita Beach Rd. over Big Carlos Pass – Lee County DOT
Operations will be managing the concrete repairs and overlay project for Big Carlos Bridge. The
job is scheduled to start May 2nd, 2011 and finish July, 2011, weather permitting. There will be
single lane closures from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Variable message boards will be placed to alert
drivers to bridge closures. If you have any questions, please contact Ehab Guirguis at 533-9400.
3/3/2011:
Cape Coral Bridge #124044, on College Parkway WB over Caloosahatchee – Lee County
DOT Operations will be managing the concrete repairs and overlay project for Cape Coral
Bridge. The job is scheduled to start March 21st, 2011 and finish July, 2011, weather permitting.
There will be single lane closures from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Variable message boards will be
placed to alert drivers to bridge closures. If you have any questions, please contact Ehab
Guirguis at 533-9400.
III. Landscaping
IV. County-Wide Road Resurfacing
Resurfacing continues on various streets countywide.
V. County-Wide Sidewalk Construction
VI. Signal Work
New – April 27
Cypress Lake & Overlook – Signal work is scheduled Wednesday, 4/27/2011 at Cypress Lake
& Overlook from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lee County Sheriff’s office will be directing traffic.