Roadwatch Report – May 18 – 24
Roadwatch Report – May 18 – 24
1. Road Work/Maintenance/Improvement
Summerlin Road & Bass Road ROW 2023-00219: BCU & PMI Will be installing storm drains and pipes,
sidewalks, and riprap on swell slope. Work will begin on March 15, 2023 through May 31, 2023. This
work will be on the north side of Summerlin just west of Bass Rd. There will be no lane closures needed.
All work will be done in the green area of the ROW. Traffic flow shall remain normal. For further
information, please call Tike Cleaves at (239) 333-5117
US 41/Cleveland Avenue from Winkler Avenue to SR 82/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Boulevard. Construction project: Crews will be installing and relocating utilities and constructing
medians on US 41/Cleveland Avenue from Winkler Avenue to SR 82.
• Expect Edison Avenue closed on the east side of US 41 / Cleveland Avenue.
• Expect Crawford Street closed on the east side of US 41 / Cleveland Avenue.
• Motorists should expect side road closures from Winkler Avenue to Victoria Avenue
throughout the duration of the project.
• Motorists should expect intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures and detours on
US 41/Cleveland Avenue during daytime and nighttime/overnight hours Monday through
Friday throughout the duration of the project.
Additional work includes installing drainage structures, pedestrian signals, upgrading signals and
lighting, and resurfacing existing highway. The project will be constructed in three segments. Each
segment will have most of the construction completed prior to moving to the next segment. Crews will
work on the west side of the road initially and when that work is completed, they will shift to the east
side of Cleveland Avenue/US 41. The expected project completion is late 2023.
Burnt Store Road from Tropicana Parkway to Pine Island Road: Motorists should expect temporary
southbound traffic diversions from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This project consists of widening Burnt Store
Road to four lanes. The project also includes construction of a new bridge over Shadroe Canal, drainage
installation, and lighting. Motorists should expect intermittent Northbound and Southbound Lane
closures during nighttime/overnight hours, weather permitting. Motorists should use caution while
driving in the area. This south segment from Tropicana Parkway to Pine Island Road costs $13.6 million.
The contractor is Wright Construction. The project is expected to be completed by spring 2023. For
questions, please contact Kris Cella at (239) 337-1071.
Crystal Drive (Plantation Road to US 41) Water Main Improvements (ROW 2022-00020): Beginning
April 4, 2022, contractors for Lee County will install new water main beginning on the west side of
Planation Road just south of the roundabout with Crystal Drive. Then install the water main on the south
side of Crystal Drive from Plantation Road to US 41 to tie into a connection point on the east side of US
41 just south of Crystal Drive. Crews will also install water main from a connection point on the east side
of US 41 near 12499 Cleveland Avenue (PDQ). Then continue east to Austin Street and west under US 41
to the north side of Brantley Road and tie into a connection point between Pine Grove and Brantley Pines
driveways. Crews are expected to work 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. This project is expected to be completed in
summer 2023. Drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists should use caution and be aware of construction
equipment and vehicles entering/exiting streets in the project area.
Sidewalk and Driveway closure along Crystal Drive between 12255 S Cleveland Ave and 2378 Crystal
Drive
Beginning 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM, Monday, May 22, 2023 through Saturday May 27, 2023, crews will
close sidewalks and driveways for water main crossing.
Sidewalk closure along Crystal Drive between 12270 Metro Parkway and 12290 Crystal Commerce
Loop
Beginning 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM, Monday, May 22, 2023 through Saturday May 27, 2023, crews will
close sidewalks and driveways for water main crossing.
Sidewalk closure along Brantley Road between Brantley Pines and Cleveland Avenue
Beginning 7:00 AM through 5:00 PM, Monday, May 22, 2023 through Saturday May 27, 2023, crews will
close sidewalks for water main crossing.
This schedule may be subject to change due to inclement weather and unforeseen underground
conditions. For more project information please contact the City’s public information consultant, Cella
Molnar & Associates, Inc. at 239-337-1071 or via e-mail to thayden@cella.cc. MOT Contacts: Robert
Fuentes (239) 633-3131; Luis Galdamez (239) 633-4300.
Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I Construction Project: The project widens Corkscrew Road
to six lanes from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Fire House Lane, and to four lanes from Fire House Lane to
Bella Terra Boulevard. The project includes adding on-road bike lanes, some sidewalk, installing new
drainage, and constructing a wildlife crossing approximately 1000 feet west of the entrance to Cypress
Shadows Boulevard. This crossing will coincide with a regional flow-way that crosses Corkscrew Road
at that location. The Village of Estero will be installing shared use paths, lighting, and landscaping as
phasing allows. Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling
through the work zone. Please be aware of shifts in travel lanes and bike lanes, sidewalk detours,
miscellaneous turn lane closures, and uneven pavement throughout the project.
Please use caution and drive with courtesy and patience throughout the project area. Residents are entering and
exiting communities on both sides of Corkscrew Road.
FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE ACTIVE WORK ZONE.
• On Saturday, May 20, the contractor is scheduled to replace the concrete ribbon curb in the
Wildcat Run driveway. Passenger vehicles will continue to have access during this work, but
drivers are asked to use caution as crews work near the driveway.
• The contractor continues work outside of the travel lanes. This work includes installing drainage,
performing concrete work and earthwork, clearing & grubbing, and prepping for sod. Motorists
should expect construction vehicles and concrete trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
• Crews continue work on the box culvert near the wildlife crossing. This week crews will be
driving production piles for the north side of the wildlife crossing/bridge. This work will of be
outside of the travel lanes.
• Pedestrians should expect the sidewalk on the south side of the road closed from Ben Hill Griffin
Parkway to Stoneybrook Golf Drive while the Village of Estero constructs the shared use path.
• Left turn lanes from Corkscrew Road are unavailable into Wild Blue Boulevard, Cypress Shadows
Boulevard (The Preserve at Corkscrew), Midnight Blue Boulevard, and Bella Terra Boulevard. Left
turns are still permitted, however they will be made from the travel lane. Where possible, barrels
and other devices have been shifted to allow for as much room as possible for vehicles.
The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather
may affect this schedule.
WORK PERFORMED BY OTHERS:
• GL Homes is actively working in their development site across from Wild Blue
Boulevard. Motorists should expect delays and use caution as construction vehicles
enter/exit the roadway. On heavy haul days, GL Homes will be providing flaggers to
reduce backups on Corkscrew Road.
• The Village of Estero is constructing the shared use path on the south side of the road
from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Stoneybrook Golf Drive. The Village is currently
designing the path to extend to the east property line of Bella Terra and on the north side
of the road to east of Grandezza.
MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED TO OBEY THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT. Please use caution and watch
for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Estimated completion is late
2023. Project cost is approximately $23 M. The contractor is Cougar Contracting, LLC. For further
questions, please visit the project website at http://corkscrewroadwidening.com or contact Jennifer
Dorning by email at Jennifer.Dorning@atkinsglobal.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723.
Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration: As a part of the Florida Department of Transportation’s
(FDOT) Emergency Restoration of the Sanibel Causeway, crews continue work on McGregor Boulevard
and the Sanibel Causeway from Port Comfort Road to Sanibel Island. The causeway islands
surrounding the temporary roadway are an active work zone and are currently closed for public
access.
• During the nighttime/overnight hours of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, May 22 and Tuesday, May 23,
motorists should expect a mobile operation with lane closures from the toll plaza to Port Comfort
Road. One lane will remain open in each direction during this overnight work.
• Motorists should expect periodic daytime delays for crews to remove trash from the roadway.
• Crews continue driving sheet pile around the causeway islands and near the toll booth area.
• Crews continue earthwork on the causeway islands.
• Bicyclists are encouraged to utilize another mode of transportation to travel the causeway.
• Pedestrians are not permitted on the Sanibel Causeway.
Many oversized vehicles are crossing the causeway to assist with recovery efforts on the island. Please
be patient as travel may be slower than usual. Expect shoulder closures throughout the
project. MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED TO OBEY THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MPH. Please use
caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. For further
questions, please contact Jennifer Dorning by email at Jennifer.Dorning@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at
(239) 338-7723. Please visit www.swflroads.com/SanibelCauseway for additional information.
Imperial Shores Blvd.- Bonita Springs (ROW 2022-00816): Starting July 26, 2022, Andrew Sitework
LLC. Will be performing construction on Imperial Shores Blvd from Bonita Beach Road to Tarpon
Avenue. Work currently being performed consists of drainage installation and adjustments, pouring
new concrete sidewalks and driveway aprons, installing curb & gutter, roadway rebuilding and
resurfacing, grading and grassing swales within the ROW and installing new street signage. Traffic
control devices and flagging operations will be utilized. Motorists wishing to access Imperial Shores
Blvd are required to follow all traffic control devises and/or direction of on-site Flaggers. Motorists are
advised to use caution for their safety and safety of the workers. Construction in expected to continue
through the end of July 15, 2023. For further information, please contact Brian P. Brandfass at (239)
226-1606 Ext. 03 or brian@andrewssitework.com. Traffic control is being provided by Acme Barricades
(239) 479-5266.
Bonita Beach Road SW between Meadowlark Lane and Windsor Road – Bonita Springs, FL
(ROW2022-00329): Bradanna, Inc. will be performing roadway and sidewalk improvements beginning
Monday, May 8, 2023, and continuing through Friday, June 9, 2023. Asphalt pavement, concrete
sidewalk, concrete curbing, and drainage improvements will be performed. The outside (right) lane of
Eastbound traffic on Bonita Beach Road SW between Meadowlark Lane and Windsor Road will be
subject to lane closures. Periodic lane closures for eastbound lanes will occur between the hours of 9:00
AM and 3:30 PM on weekdays. For further information, please contact John Ditty at (239) 744-6503 or
jditty@gcmcontracting.com. Bradanna, Inc. will provide maintenance of traffic services (239) 455-8891.
Roadwork for Sidewalk Replacement – Summerlin Road: Lee County Department of Transportation
will be doing sidewalk work on Summerlin Road and Gladiolus. The repairs will be at the Summerlin
Road and Gladiolus intersection. We will have MOT set up for the duration of this project. The turning
lane will be shut down on Summerlin Road but you will be able to turn onto Gladiolus at the intersection
during the day from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. The dates for this project will be May 1, 2023 to May 18,
2023. Any questions or concerns with this project please contact JD Geisler at 239-533-9400.
A & W Bulb Rd from Gladiolus Drive to McGregor SR 867 (Permit ROW2022-00038): Pike Electric will
be working on the overhead power lines. The projected start date is September 19, 2022. The said section
of road will be subject to a lane closures with flaggers between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The projected end
date is May 15, 2023. Area Wide Protective will be providing MOT services. For further information,
please contact Brian Williams with Pike at 239-225-8037 bwilliams@pike.com. For further information
on MOT, related inquiries please contact Sam Bell at (239)240-9410, sambell@awptraffic.com.
Gladiolus Drive from A + W Bulb Road to Bass Road; Bass Road from Gladiolus Road to Park Royal
Drive (Permit ROW2022-00230): Pike Electric will be working on the overhead power lines. The
projected start date is October 1, 2022. The said section of road will be subject to a lane closures with
flaggers beginning November 28, 2022 through June 2, 2023 from 7:00 AM through 3:00 PM. Area Wide
Protective will be providing MOT services. For further information, please contact Brian Williams with
Pike at (239) 225-8037 or at bwilliams@pike.com. For further information on MOT, related inquiries
please contact Sam Bell at (239)240-9410, sambell@awptraffic.com.
IMPERIAL SHORES Boulevard – Bonita Springs FL – ROW2022-00816
Starting on January 9, 2023, and continuing through the end of February 2023, Imperial
Shores Boulevard will be closed between Gary Road and Pine Lake Road while crews install
two (2) large drainage structures with pipe crossing the road and install drainage pipe up
too Little Hickory Drive. A detour will be in place with ample signs routing traffic around
the work area. Imperial Shores will be open to two-way traffic from Bonita Beach Road to
Gary Road and from Pine Lake Road to Tarpon Avenue.
At the end of February 2023, crews with then open the roadway to two-way traffic while
they install drainage pipe and make improvements from Gary Road south to near Bonita
Beach Road. This work will be performed under a One Lane Road Operation. Flaggers will
be in place directing traffic around the work area on the east side of Imperial Shores. This is
anticipated to be completed by the end of March 2023.
Starting on April 2023 and continuing through May of 2023, crews will resume construction
from Little Hickory working their way north to Esplanade Drive. It will be necessary to close
the roadway in small sections and detour traffic around the work area. Ample signs will be in
place to safely guide traffic around the work area. The roadway north and south of the work
area will be open to two-way traffic.
Starting in June through July of 2023, crews will complete the work from Esplanade to Tarpon
Ave under a One Lane Road operation.
Final Construction is scheduled for the end of July with milling and resurfacing of the
roadway, new signs and new pavement markings.
For additional information, please contact Neil Monkman at (230) 226-1601 Ext. 12, or email at
neil@andrewsitework.com.
Iona Road from John Morris Road to Tahitian Drive (ROW2022-00937): Pike Electric will be working
on the overhead power lines. The projected start date is January 30, 2023. The said section of road will be
subject to a lane closures with flaggers between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM. The projected end date is June 2,
2023. Area Wide Protective will be providing MOT services. For further information, please contact
Brian Williams with Pike at 239-225-8037 bwilliams@pike.com. For further information on MOT, related
inquiries please contact Sam Bell at 239-240-9410, sambell@awptraffic.com.
Iona Rd from John Morris Rd to Tahitian Drive (ROW2022-00928): Pike Electric will be working on the
overhead power lines. The projected start date is January 30, 2023. The said section of road will be subject
to lane closures with flaggers between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM. The projected workdays are May 11, 2023
through June 2, 2023. Area Wide Protective will be providing MOT services. For further information,
please contact Brian Williams with Pike at 239-225-8037 bwilliams@pike.com. For further information on
MOT, related inquiries please contact Sam Bell at 239-240-9410, sambell@awptraffic.com.
John Morris Road from McGregor Boulevard, 867, to Iona Road (ROW2022-00927) Pike Electric will be
working on the overhead power lines. The projected start date is January 30, 2023. The said section of
road will be subject to a lane closures with flaggers between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM. The projected end
date is May 19, 2023. Area Wide Protective will be providing MOT services. For further information,
please contact Brian Williams with Pike at 239-225-8037 bwilliams@pike.com. For further information on
MOT, related inquiries please contact Sam Bell at 239-240-9410, sambell@awptraffic.com.
John Morris Road from Summerlin Road, 869, to McGregor Boulevard, 867 (ROW2022-00939): Pike
Electric will be working on the overhead power lines. The projected start date is January 30, 2023. The
said section of road will be subject to a lane closures with flaggers between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The
projected end date is June 2, 2023. Area Wide Protective will be providing MOT services. For further
information, please contact Brian Williams with Pike at 239-225-8037 bwilliams@pike.com. For further
information on MOT, related inquiries please contact Sam Bell at 239-240-9410, sambell@awptraffic.com.
Striping Maintenance: Lee County DOT will be performing a moving operation with traffic delays on May 18,
2023 through May 24, 2023 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 PM (weather permitting) on the following
roadways:
Pine Ridge Rd Paul Schultz Way
Kelly Rd Old McGregor Blvd
Bass Rd Iona Rd
A & W Bulb Rd Thornton Rd
Hagie Dr Cook Rd
Loverock Way John Morris Rd
Intersection Markings: Intermittent Lane closures and delays are possible on May 18, 2023 through May 24,
2023 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 PM (weather permitting) on the following roadways:
Nightwork scheduled for Thursday May 18, 2023: Lee County DOT Traffic will be refreshing the pavement
markings on Bonita Beach Rd @ Imperial Pkwy on Thursday May 18, 2023 between the hours of 8:00pm – 4:00am
(weather permitting). Lane closures and delays are expected. Motorists are urged to use extra caution in this area.
Iona Road from Tahitian Drive to Thorton Road (ROW2022-01012): Pike Electric will be working on
the overhead power lines. The projected start date is February 9, 2023. The said section of road will be
subject to a lane closure with flaggers between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM. The projected end date is June 2,
2023. Area Wide Protective will be providing MOT services. For further information, please contact
Brian Williams with Pike at 239-225-8037 bwilliams@pike.com. For further information on MOT, related
inquiries please contact Sam Bell at 239-240-9410, sambell@awptraffic.com.
Bonita Beach Road West of US 41 TO Kings Kew Road Bonita Springs – Fort Myers (B220294DWJ –
Countywide Sidewalk Repair Project): Scott Commercial Contracting LLC will be performing sidewalk
repair improvements beginning Monday, May 1, 2023, and continue through December 31, 2023 (except
for on holidays). Removal of and repair of damaged concrete sidewalk will be performed under county
contract B220294DWJ on both the north and south sides of Bonita Beach Road West of US 41 to Kings
Kew Road in Bonita Springs as directed by Lee County personnel . The outside (right) lane of westbound
traffic on Bonita Beach Road just after US 41 will be the first area subject to lane closures utilizing FDOT
indexes 102-615 & 102-613. Also, the sidewalk north of Bonita Beach Road will be closed and detoured as
needed as outline in FDOT Index FDOT 102-660. Periodic lane closures for westbound and eastbound
lanes of Bonita Beach Road will occur between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM on weekdays. For
further information, please contact Shaine Green at (239) 340-8695 or shaine@team-scott.com. Scott Safety
LLC will provide maintenance of traffic services (239) 340-8695.
2499 Lee Boulevard at the LCEC Substation ending at 1110 Lee Boulevard just before Williams Road
along with sections of sidewalk in our work zone (ROW2022-00733): One of LCEC’s contractors, Mas
Tec, will be chanfing out concrete poles and reconductoring a primary double circuit feeder running
down Lee Boulevard beginning Monday, April 10, 2023 and ending around May 31, 2023. We will be
intermittently blocking the westbound north lane of travel between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM
for approximately 5 plus weeks in various locations, along with sections of sidewalk. For any additional
information, please contact Robert Osborne (239) 823-6319 or robert.osborne@lcec.net. Traffic control will
Alico Rd
Lee Blvd (approaches)
be provided by 1st Response Traffic Control, please contact Lloyd Jones (239) 470 7853 for MOT questions.
Cypress Lake Drive from Summerlin Road to Winkler Road (ROW2022-01412): Pike Electric will be
working on the overhead power lines. The projected start date is April 10, 2023. The said section of road
will be subject to a lane closure of the Westbound right lane between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM. The projected
end date is June 30, 2023. Area Wide Protective will be providing MOT services. For further information,
please contact Brian Williams with Pike at 239-225-8037 bwilliams@pike.com. For further information on
MOT, related inquiries please contact Sam Bell at 239-240-9410, sambell@awptraffic.com.
Sunshine Blvd and 25th St W, North to Queen Dr- Lehigh Acres, Florida (ROW2021-00683) FPL WR
9772938: Davco Electrical Contractors will be installing 6″ Inch bore pipe and feeder cable for Florida
Power & Light. Work will begin on April 14, 2023 and completed by May 31, 2023. The boring will take
place in the evening from 9:00 PM- 6:00 AM and once the bore in cable pulling during the daytime 9:00
AM- 3:30 PM. There will be some lane closures in parts of the west side of Sunshine Blvd, and W.D
Wright contracting will be providing all the needed MOT. The contact person will be Matt Prim- Foreman
of the job. Contact number is 561-402-2768.
Sunshine Blvd From Queen Dr North to Olive Ave to the FPL Pole – Lehigh Acres, Florida (ROW2021-
00961) FPL WR 9773193: Davco Electrical Contractors will be installing 6″ Inch bore pipe and feeder cable
for Florida Power & Light. Work will begin on April 14, 2023 and completed by May 31, 2023. The
boring will take place in the evening from 9:00PM- 6:00 AM and once the bore in cable pulling during
the daytime 9:00 AM- 3:30 PM. There will be some lane closures in parts of the west side of Sunshine
Blvd, and W.D Wright Contracting will be providing all the needed MOT. The contact person will be
Matt Prim- Foreman of the job. Contact number is 561-402-2768.
Leonard Boulevard S from Lee Boulevard to Hampstead Court (Permit ROW2022-00958): Pike Electric
will be working on the overhead power lines. The projected start date is April 17, 2023. The said section
of road will be subject to a lane closures of the Southeast bound right lane between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
The projected end date is July 14, 2023. Area Wide Protective will be providing MOT services. For
further information, please contact Brian Williams with Pike at 239-225-8037 bwilliams@pike.com. For
further information on MOT, related inquiries please contact Sam Bell at 239-240-9410,
sambell@awptraffic.com.
College Parkway between Winkler Road and Southpoint Boulevard (ROW2022-01348): Essian
Construction LCC will be performing sidewalk and roadway improvements from June 5, 2023, through
August 7, 2023. Asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalk, concrete curbing, and drainage improvements will
be performed. The right lane heading westbound on College Parkway, and possibly the middle lane, for
short periods of time to tap the water service will be subject to lane closures. The lane closures will be
between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM on weekdays. Back Bay Construction will be providing maintenance of
traffic services. For Further Information please contact Robert Hearn at 239-994-4561 or
rhearn@essianconstruction.com.
Gateway Boulevard at Griffin Drive/Fairway Lakes Drive: Lee County is constructing a roundabout
at Gateway Boulevard and Griffin Drive/Fairway Lakes Drive. This week, work includes clearing
vegetation on Gateway Boulevard and Griffin Drive. Motorists should expect traffic shifts and lanes
closures through the duration of the project. Motorists should expect the following conditions at the
intersection of Gateway Boulevard and Griffin Drive/Fairway Lakes Drive:
• Gateway Boulevard will be reconfigured to have one northbound and one southbound lane in
each direction and lanes will be shifted to the center of the intersection.
• There will be no left turn or through lane movements from Griffin Drive. Griffin Drive will be
right turn only. Motorists who want to travel southbound on Gateway Boulevard from Griffin
Drive, will need to turn right heading northbound and U-turn to head southbound.
• There will be no left turn from Gateway Boulevard to Griffin Drive. Motorists who want to
travel eastbound on Griffin Drive, will need to travel southbound through the intersection and
make a U-turn at Timber Ridge Drive.
• Fairway Lakes Drive will be closed at the intersection.
• The posted speed limit has been reduced to 25MPH through the work zone. The existing posted
speed limit of 35MPH will remain the same outside of the work zone.
Expect large construction vehicles in the area and watch for contractors in the field. The contractors will
use Variable Message Boards (VMB) to notify the public about any traffic pattern changes during
construction. The contractor is Wright Construction Group. The project is expected to be complete in one
year. Work began April 17, 2023, and is estimated to be completed Spring of 2024. Work is expected to
occur Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; however, some night and weekend work may
be necessary. If you would like to receive updates or have questions about the project, please visit the
website www.GatewayRoundabouts.com. or contact: Kris Cella, Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc., public
outreach consultant at 239-337-1071 or email: KCella@cella.cc.
Colonial Boulevard on ramp, from Cleveland Avenue to Hill Drive (ROW2022-01033): Pike Electric
will be working on the overhead power lines. The projected start date is May 1, 2023. The said section of
road will be subject to a lane shift from 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM. The projected end date is June 15,
2023. Area Wide Protective will be providing MOT services. For further information, please contact
Brian Williams with Pike at 239-225-8037 bwilliams@pike.com. For further information on MOT, related inquiries please contact Sam Bell at 239-240-9410, sambell@awptraffic.com.
Lee Road at Pennsylvania Boulevard south to Pittsburg Boulevard – Fort Myers (ROW2023-00106): Desoto Drilling will be preforming directional drill to install underground power in the east ROW of Lee Road beginning May 8, 2023 and continuing through May 19, 2023. The northbound lane from Pennsylvania Boulevard south to Pittsburg Boulevard will be subject to lane closure, lane closure will occur between the hours of 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM on weekdays. For further information Please contact Lester Holland at 239-919-6460 or lholland@irbyconstruction.com. Wright of Florida will provide maintenance of traffic services, contact is Stacy Quillen at (863-657-5567).
Pavement Maintenance, LLC will be resurfacing Oriole Road from Alico Road to Pittsburg Boulevard. Work is scheduled to take place starting May 15, 2023 through May 29, 2023. This will be a flagging operation and motorists should expect delays and intermittent stops. Please use caution in the work area. Work times are 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For further information, call PMI at 239-344-6760.
Russ Berner Construction will be milling and paving bridge approaches at the Alva bridge and on Leonard Boulevarad in Lehigh Acres. This will be a night operation (7:00 PM to 5:00 AM). Work is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 15, 2023 and be completed by Monday, May 22, 2023. This will be a flagging operation and motorists should expect delays and intermittent stops. Please use caution in the work area. Questions and concerns should be directed to: Doug Padgett 239-222-8964.
Lee Road from Pennsylvania Boulevard to Winged Foot Drive – Fort Myers (ROW2023-00052): Cruz Cable will be installing U/G power lines in the east and west ROW of LEE Road beginning Wednesday, May 17, 2023 and continuing through May 24, 2023. Due to limited space in the ROW Lee Road will be subject to periodic lane closures for north and southbound lanes that will occur between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM on weekdays. For further information, please contact Lester Holland at (239)919-6460 or at lholland@irbyconstruction.com. Wright of Florida will be provide maintenance of traffic, contact will be Stacy Quillen at (863-657-5567).
Alico Road Curb Cut – Amazon RSW5 (ROW2022-00853): Plateau Excavation, Inc. will be performing the roadway improvements, indicated as 19 ROW Alico Road on the permit, beginning Monday, May 15th, 2023, and continue through Tuesday, May 16th, 2023. Accel/Decel Lane, Median Turn Lane Asphalt Pavement cores will be performed between Lee Road and Domestic Avenue. Periodic lane closures will occur during the dates provided and as described for travel lanes between 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. MOT will
be provided through ACME Barricades (239)479-5266;
DBlack@acmebarricades.com dtanner@acmebarricades.com. For additional information, please contact Sean Whitaker @ 678-247-4933 swhitaker@plateauexcavation.com.
Sanibel Toll Facility off Island Eastbound ongoing maintenance work Beginning Monday, May 15, 2023, and continue through June 15, 2023 (except for on holidays). The outside lane of eastbound traffic coming off of Sanibel Island will experience periodic lane shifts for ongoing needed building and lane repairs. Work will be between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM. For further information, please contact Rob Radford at (239) 533-0110 or rradford@leegov.com.
Lee county DOT will be performing ditch/drainage maintenance along Pine Island Road NW just before the new Publix. The work will take place beginning Monday, May 22, 2023 and should be completed by Thursday, May 25, 2023. Excavation will occur between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM each day. Lee County will handle all MOT responsibilities and will have flaggers on hand to control traffic. If you have any questions, or concerns contact Gary Slusar at 239-533-9443.
Old Bayshore Road: Lee County Department of Transportation will be doing roadwork on Old Bayshore Road from Rabun Gap Road to Bayshore Road. The repairs will be on the edge of the road on old Bayshore Road. We will have MOT set up for the duration of this project. The road will be shut down during the day from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Detour signs will be out on site. The dates for this project will be May 23, 2023 to May 26, 2023. Any questions or concerns with this project please contact JD Geisler at 239-533-9400.
Hancock Bridge Parkway from 800′ West of Moody Road: Lee County DOT will be performing irrigation repairs to the center median. The projected work dates are May 23, 2023 to May 26, 2023 between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Motorists should expect lane closures for the duration of the project. For questions or concerns please contact Patrick McFadden at 239-533-9400.
Carter Avenue N at Sunset Road – Lehigh Acres (ROW2023-00435): Irby Construction Company will be installing two (2) new wooden poles and new aluminum overhead wire along the eastside of Carter Avenue N to provide electric service to 1902 and 1903 Carter Avenue N. Carter Avenue N could be subject to lane closure in the northbound lane. This work is to begin at 9:00 AM on June 1, 2023, and will be completed by 4:00 PM same day. For further information, please contact Jess Calder at (863) 781-2282 or jcalder@irbyconstruction.com. Irby Construction Company will also provide maintenance of traffic services.
2. Bridge Maintenance
Lee County Operations will be making repairs to the medium at Cape Coral Tolls. Weather permitting, repairs are scheduled to start on May 22, 2023 and end on May 25, 2023. Westbound single-lane closure from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If any questions, please contact Carlos Hernandez (239) 533-9400
Lee County Operations will perform bridge deck maintenance on Burnt Store Road over the Shadroe Canal, between Ember Parkway and Ceitus Parkway. Weather permitting, repairs are scheduled to start on May 29, 2023 and end on June 8, 2023. Southbound single-lane closure from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If any questions, please contact Carlos Hernandez (239) 533-9400.
3. Street Lighting Maintenance
Alico Road Lighting and Landscaping – Fort Myers (Lee County #9269): Bentley Lighting and P&T landscaping crews will be on site throughout the project along Alico Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to just east of ITEC, beginning July 26, 2022, until Saturday, June 3, 2023. Crews will be working Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Crews will be installing light poles along the north and south side the road as well as landscaping and irrigation improvements in the median. Lane closures are not anticipated at this time, but motorists should expect construction vehicles and minor traffic disruptions while construction activities are being performed. For further information, please contact Eli Enders at (239) 433‐3000. Scott Safety, LLC will provide maintenance of traffic services (833) 723-3499.
4. Landscaping – Tree Trimming
Captiva Drive: Lee County DOT will be trimming trees on Captiva Drive from Blind Pass into the downtown area. Lane closures may occur and motorists should use caution as workers, flagmen and equipment will be present. Work is scheduled for the week beginning Monday, April 10, 2023, and should be completed by Friday, June 2, 2023. For further information, please call Bob DeBrock at (239) 533-9425.
County wide stump removal: Lee County DOT will be performing stump removal operations on roadways including but not exclusively Gunnery Road, Daniels Parkway, Cypress Lake Drive, Summerlin Road, US 41, Gladiolus Drive, and others. Work will begin on April 17, 2023, and be continuous until completed. Lane closures may occur between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM and motorists should use caution as workers, flagmen and equipment will be present. For further information, please call Bob DeBrock at (239) 533-9425.
Source: Lee County Department of Transportation