Roadwatch Update May 5 to May 11
ROADWATCH UPDATE
May 5, 2011 through May 11, 2011
I. Road & Bridge Projects
Update 4/14/2011
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 August, 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 4/28/2011
Midpoint Memorial Toll Plaza Demolition/Reconstruction-
Construction on the toll plaza continues. Lane 1 will be closed for reconstruction. The bike path behind the toll plaza is closed. Bicyclists must use Lane 2, the furthest lane open on the right, and stop at the toll booth. Beginning the night of May 8th and continuing until the morning of the 13th there will be intermittent nighttime lane closures for final paving on the westbound lanes through the plaza work zone.
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
New 4/28/2011
Ben Hill Griffin -Installation of underground fiber conduits will begin at Ben Hill Griffin/FGCU Lake Parkway West and end at Ben Hill Griffin and Miromar Outlet/Grande Oaks. Men and equipment will be working in close proximity to travel lanes. Please use caution when traveling in the construction area as noted. The timeframe for this project is 4/26/2011 through 6/24/2011. There are no anticipated lane closures during this project. If you have any questions please contact Mike Padgett at 707-9402 or Mike Say at 707-7693.
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.
New 5/5/2011
Imperial Parkway -Lee County DOT Operations will be managing the Wagon trail Box Culvert repairs project on Imperial Parkway over New Canal. The project will last for 14 days starting Monday May 9th, 2011. If you have any questions, please contact Ehab Guirguis at 239-533-9400.
New 5/5/2011
Woodland Blvd – Woodland Blvd between Chatham St and Crest Ln will be closed on Tuesday May 10th and Thursday May 11th. The traffic will be detoured onto Ivy, between Chatham St and Crest Ln. The hours of road closure will be between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact Joe Frantz @ 533-9400.
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New 4/21/2011
48th St SW – between Connie Ave S and Dora Ave S.will be closed for pipe replacement starting 4/25/2011. The detour would be 52nd St. This project will last approx. two weeks. Any questions please contact Joe Frantz at 533-9400.
III. Landscaping
IV. County-Wide Road Resurfacing
Resurfacing continues on various streets countywide.
We will be paving in Lehigh and South Fort Myers next week.
V. County-Wide Sidewalk Construction
VI. Signal Work
New 5/5/2011
Daniels & Brynwood – Signal work will be occurring at Daniels & Brynwood on Thursday 5/5 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM . Lee County Sheriff’s Office will be onsite to direct traffic.