Roadwatch Update | Jan. 22 to Jan. 28
Lee County Department of Transportation Roadwatch Update — Jan. 22 to Jan. 28
1. Road Work/Maintenance/Improvement
Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase 2 Construction Project: The project constructs four, 11-foot-wide travel lanes from Bella Terra Boulevard to just east of Alico Road, and a new traffic signal at the Alico Road intersection. Also included are on-road bike lanes in each direction, a 10-foot-wide shared-use path on the south side of the road, a 6-foot sidewalk on the north side of the road, and street lighting. The 22-foot wide (varies) median includes various hardwood and palm trees as well as shrubs.
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.
• Crews are installing sewer force main throughout the project.
• Crews will be installing drainage throughout the project area on Corkscrew Road and Alico Road. Motorists should expect trucks and equipment to be moving materials throughout the project.
• Motorists should drive with caution and expect intermittent daytime flagging as road crews are performing earthwork up to the shoulders of the road on Corkscrew Road and Alico Road, within the project limits. Please be aware that trucks may be entering and leaving the roadway.
• Crews will be installing utility conduits, light pole bases and light poles on the south side of Corkscrew Road from Wayside Lane to Alico Road.
• Sidewalks are closed in areas throughout the project as the contractor performs underground work.
The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule.
Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Due to additional work required by Lee County Utilities, as well as delays in utility relocations by FPL and Lumen, the project completion is expected end of 2026. Project cost is approximately $27 M. The contractor is Bergeron Land Development, Inc. For further questions, please visit the project website at https://corkscrewroadwidening.com or contact Jennifer Dorning by email at
Jennifer.Dorning@atkinsrealis.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723.
Village of Estero Corkscrew Road Shared Use Path Project: This Village of Estero project constructs a 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway on the north side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Palermo Lake Court (eastern entrance of Grandezza), and 6-foot wide concrete sidewalk from east of Palermo Lake Court that connects to the sidewalk that runs to Midnight Blue Court (Wild Blue Vista) built by Lee County’s previous widening project. The 10-foot-wide asphalt pathway will also be constructed on the south side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard. Roadway and pathway lighting similar to those on Estero Parkway will be installed to complement the new facilities, along with a substantial amount of landscaping and irrigation which will add to the beautification of the Corkscrew Road corridor.
The sidewalk and pathway are active work zones and remain closed to pedestrians and bicyclists from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Midnight Blue Court/Bella Terra Boulevard.
• The contractor continues work to prepare for sod on the south side of the road and install irrigation in the median. Lane closures are not scheduled for this work.
• WORK BY UTILITY COMPANIES: Various utilities are relocating utilities throughout the project. This work may require daytime lane closures within the project area.
The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions
and weather may affect this schedule.
Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Estimated completion is Fall 2026. Project cost is approximately $23 million, including $4.6 million for landscaping and irrigation and $4 million for lighting. For further questions, please contact Jennifer Dorning by email at Jennifer.Dorning@atkinsrealis.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723.
Big Carlos Pass Bridge Project – Construction Project: The project builds a new bridge over Big Carlos Pass, from Estrellita Drive on Fort Myers Beach to the Lovers Key State Park bayside entrance on Lovers Key. The new bridge will replace the existing moveable bridge over Big Carlos Pass with a fixed span bridge that will provide a vertical navigation clearance of 60 feet. The new bridge will be constructed on the Gulf side of the existing bridge, and will include one travel lane in each direction, bicycle lanes, a 6-foot-wide sidewalk along the north side of Estero Boulevard, and a 10-foot-wide shared use path along the south side of Estero Boulevard. A parking area with access to the Lovers Key State Park will be included on the southeast side of the bridge. The project also includes relocation of existing infrastructure for Lee County Utilities and Bonita Springs Utilities.
Boaters are reminded to avoid the construction equipment and the temporary trestle that is in the water.
Mariners are now using the navigational channel under the new bridge.
A temporary clearance gauge is available.
FISHING IS NOT PERMITTED FROM THE BIG CARLOS PASS BRIDGE
• Vehicles are now using the newly constructed, fixed-span bridge. LeeTran trolley stops on the east side of the bridge are open for service. Pedestrian and bicyclist access is limited until the completion of span 1 (closest to Fort Myers Beach).
• Motorists should continue to expect intermittent daytime lane closures with flagging for crews to perform utility and bridge work.
• Crews continue construction on the west side of the new bridge. Due to this work, the east entrance of Islands End (south side) is closed. Access will be maintained at the west entrance. Islands End driveway (north side) is shifted slightly to the west.
• The contractor is dismantling the old bridge, as well as removing the temporary trestle from the water.
• The contractor is performing concrete work throughout the job including installing curb, pedestrian railing, and sidewalk. Delivery is occurring during times that are favorable for successful pours and within permit requirements.
• Pedestrians should follow signs to use the sidewalk on the south side of the bridge.
• Crews will continue performing earthwork and drainage work throughout the project.
TRESPASSING INTO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE IS DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL.
THIS INCLUDES THE BEACH AREA UNDER THE BRIDGE.
Pedestrians and boaters are reminded to please stay out of the work zone.
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone as workers and construction vehicles are entering and leaving the roadway. Motorists should expect reduced speeds throughout the project area. Draw bridge will remain in operation
during construction and motorists should be prepared to stop. Fishing is not permitted from the Big Carlos Pass Bridge.
Estimated completion is summer 2026. Project cost is approximately $90.8 M. The contractor is Superior Construction. For further questions, please visit the project website at https://bigcarlosbridgeproject.com/ or contact Jennifer Dorning by email at Jennifer.Dorning@atkinsrealis.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723. For more information regarding the future parking area on the southeast side of the bridge, visit www.leegov.com/parks and click on the parks project info tool for updates.
Littleton Road Widening Project from Corbett Road to US 41: The project widens Littleton Road from the Corbett Road roundabout east to U.S. 41. The new road segment will include an 11-foot-wide travel lane in each direction and a 12-foot-wide center turn lane with landscaped planting islands. The project began in January 2024 with estimated completion in winter 2025. Project cost is approximately $20 million. The contractor is Wright Construction Group, Inc.
• Crews are completing final punch list items. Crews may be working close to the roadway. Motorists are asked to drive with caution.
• Motorists are advised that traffic may be heavy on weekdays from 8 AM to 9:30 AM and from 2:30 PM to 4 PM due to Littleton Elementary School traffic. Expect delays. Please choose an alternative route if possible. Do not pass illegally or drive into oncoming traffic under any circumstances.
The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule.
Drivers should also be aware of construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. For further questions, please visit www.LittletonRoadWidening.com or contact Michaela Zawodny by email at
Michaela.Zawodny@atkinsrealis.com or by phone at 239-410-8174.
Ortiz Avenue Widening from SR 884 (Colonial Boulevard) to SR 82 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard): This project consists of widening of Ortiz Avenue from two lanes to four lanes and constructs a 6-foot sidewalk on the east side of the road and a 10-foot paved trail on the west side of the road. An on-road bike lane on both sides of the road will also be included. New street lighting will be installed, and a grass median will separate traffic. No improvements will be made at the roundabout intersection with Hanson Street. The contractor will reconstruct the roadway with drainage improvements and
stormwater management facilities. Work also includes installation of new water main and installation of new reclaimed water and sewer facilities for Lee County and the City of Fort Myers.
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.
• From Thursday, Jan. 22 to Saturday, Jan. 24, the Fort Myers Work Camp entrance will be intermittently closed during asphalt paving operations. Motorists should proceed with caution and follow the directions of flaggers.
• The Contractor will be performing utility work north and south of the roundabout.
• Crews are working on the new sidewalk and roadway on the east side of Ortiz Avenue. Pedestrians are advised that this area is an active construction zone and will remain closed until work has been completed.
• The existing pedestrian path between SR 82/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and the Vistas Apartments will be closed until late January for utility installations. Pedestrians are advised to follow detour signs directing them to the alternative route that utilizes Alessio Drive.
• Motorists should expect heavy truck traffic entering and exiting the project area north of the roundabout.
• The contractor is identifying existing utility locations throughout the project.
The contractor is scheduled to survey the project during daytime hours.
• LeeTran riders are advised of the following bus stop changes:
o The southbound stop just north of the Vistas at Eastwood Apartments entrance is being temporarily relocated to about 100 feet south of the entrance.
o LeeTran has installed a temporary northbound bus stop just south of the Lee County Jail driveway.
o The northbound AND southbound stops just north of the Lee County Jail driveway and the northbound stop near RaceTrac are temporarily out of service.
The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule.
Motorists are asked to drive with caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the work zone. Estimated completion is Late 2026. Project cost is approximately $31 M. The contractor is OHLA USA. For further questions, please visit www.ortizavewidening.com or contact Jennifer Dorning by email at Jennifer.Dorning@atkinsrealis.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723.
Able Canal Pathway Project: The project constructs a new 12-foot-wide, 6-mile shared use pathway along the north side of Able Canal starting at the Harns Marsh access point next to 35th Street West
and the Sailfish Canal and extending east to Joel Boulevard in Lehigh Acres. The purpose of the project is to facilitate accessible, non-motorized travel options for commuters and recreational users in the Able Canal corridor and within the Lehigh Acres community. Work includes an asphalt path with a pedestrian bridge, pavilions, landscaping and other amenities.
TRESPASSING INTO THE CONSTRUCTION SITE IS DANGEROUS AND ILLEGAL.
Please be aware that the Lee County Sheriff’s Office
is authorized to charge trespassers if found in the work zone.
• Crews are beginning to construct retaining walls near 19th Street West.
• Crews are driving pile and beginning to pour concrete for substructures during daytime hours for the new bridge over Charlie Diversion Canal.
• Crews are working on embankment, earthwork and storm drain installation between 35th Street West and Williams Avenue.
• Crews are installing erosion control throughout the project.
• Flagging and staging activity should be expected at Lehigh Acres Park, but there will be no impact to park users during construction.
The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule.
Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. The project began in August 2025 with estimated completion in Fall 2027. Project cost is approximately $10.2 M. The contractor is Pavement Maintenance, LLC. For further questions, please visit https://www.leegov.com/parks or contact Jennifer Dorning by email at Jennifer.Dorning@atkinsrealis.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723.
I-75 at Daniels Parkway (exit 131) Interchange Improvements: FDOT is reconstructing the I-75 at Daniels Parkway interchange. The interchange improvements include reconstruction of the Daniels Parkway Interchange (Exit 131) converting it to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) design, reconstruction of the I-75 ramps, construction of pedestrian and bicycle accommodations through the interchange, installation of new signals at the ramps, and resurfacing of Daniels Parkway through the project area.
The following activities are subject to change based on weather conditions and unforeseen underground conditions:
• Crews will be working on earthwork and erosion control throughout the project area, and temporary pavement near the northbound on-ramp.
• Pedestrian access has been shifted to the south side of Daniels Parkway. Please follow signs and proceed with caution in the work zone.
• Motorists should expect trucks and equipment to be moving materials throughout the project.
• When necessary, motorists should anticipate lane closures on I-75 between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. and on Daniels Parkway between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m., with the exception of three hours before, during and three hours after Spring Training baseball games at Hammond Stadium and Jet Blue Park.
Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. The expected completion date is summer 2028. For further questions, please visit https://www.swflroads.com/project/446296-2 or contact Michaela Zawodny by email at
Michaela.Zawodny@dot.state.fl.us or by phone at (239) 410-8174.
Three Oaks Parkway Extension Project Phase 2 from Indian Paint Lane to Daniels Parkway: This project consists of extending Three Oaks Parkway north in the vicinity of Indian Paint Lane to Daniels Parkway and constructs four lanes with a 5-foot-wide bicycle lane. Phase 2 includes 6-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides of the roadway.
Daniels Parkway:
• Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026 and Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, during the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 PM to 5 AM, the inside eastbound and westbound lanes will be closed for median paving.
• Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 and each night through Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, during the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 PM to 5 AM, mainline paving will require the closure of the two lanes to complete the paving of the outside lane and the middle lane. Once that is complete the outside lane will reopen and the inside lane will be paved. Paving will be completed in one direction at a time.
• Then on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 and Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, during the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 PM to 5 AM, the mainline paving will be completed.
• Traffic lanes are shifted to the outside of Daniels Parkway, once paving is complete travel lanes will be shifted to their ultimate location.
Three Oaks Parkway Extension:
• The contractor is constructing the new roundabout for Fiddlesticks Boulevard.
Motorists are asked to drive with caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the work zone.
Estimated completion is mid-2028. Project cost is approximately $39.7 M. The contractor is ECH Construction. For further questions, please visit www.ThreeOaksExtension.com or contact Kris Cella by email at Kcella@cella.cc or by phone at (239) 337-1071.
Buckingham Road and Gunnery Road Roundabout Project Phase 3: Currently working in the third phase, crews will be working on the construction of the east side of the roundabout and Gunnery Road.
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution
when traveling through the work zone.
• Gunnery Road will be closed from Buckingham Road to Sunset Road.
o Southbound Gunnery Road traffic will be redirected via a detour to Buckingham Road, then turn left at Sunset Road, then right back onto Gunnery Road to continue south.
o Northbound Gunnery Road traffic will be redirected via a detour to turn left onto Sunset Road, then right onto Buckingham Road to continue onto Buckingham Road north.
• Access to and from Gunnery Road Christian Academy and Gunnery Road Baptist Church will be maintained at all times during the project.
• Motorists should expect intermittent flagging operations between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Crews will be removing utilities along the east side of Gunnery Road.
• Additionally, temporary traffic signals have been installed at both the intersections of Buckingham Road and Sunset Road, as well as Gunnery Road and Sunset Road.
• Sidewalks will remain closed during this phase. Third Phase is anticipated to be completed Winter 2026.
• Crews are actively working on roadway construction along Buckingham Road.
• As part of the construction activities for this project, sidewalk closures will be necessary. Pedestrians are encouraged to anticipate detours and make appropriate arrangements to ensure safe and efficient travel through the project site.
The work activities above are scheduled to occur; however, unforeseen underground conditions
and weather may affect this schedule.
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 V & H Construction, Inc. The project is expected to be completed in one year. Work is estimated to be complete spring of 2026. Work is expected to occur Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5:30 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.BuckinghamGunneryRoundabout.com or contact: Mallory Briggs, CMA Outreach Inc., public outreach consultant at 239-337-1071 or email: info@BuckinghamGunneryRoundabout.com.
Please note changes to the road watch are shown above in Orange.
Orange River Boulevard Sidewalk and Utility Improvements Project: The project includes water main replacement, installation of new stormwater drainage systems, addition of a new 6-foot sidewalk and curbs, and upgrading lighting and pedestrian signalization in the surrounding area of Orange River Boulevard from Palm Beach Boulevard (SR 80) to east of Lorraine Drive. These improvements will enhance water reliability and improve pedestrian and traffic safety.
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.
• Muskegon Avenue and Lorraine Drive will be temporarily closed during daytime hours for utility installations. Only one side street will be closed at a time and will be reopened at the end of each shift. Motorists are advised to proceed with caution and follow the detour signs.
• Crews will be working on utilities in the Right of Way (ROW) along the south side of Orange River Blvd. They will start at Lakeside Club Dr. and work eastward.
• The Contractor will temporarily close Boatways Road entrance adjacent to the Starbucks and the entrance south of the Comfort Inn will be closed for Utility work and sidewalk construction. Only one Boatways Road entrance will be closed at a time. Motorists should proceed with caution and follow the detour signs and directions from flaggers.
• The contractor is scheduled to survey the project during daytime hours.
The work activities above are scheduled to occur; however, unforeseen underground conditions
and weather may affect this schedule.
Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Estimated completion is Fall 2026. Project cost is approximately $3 M. The contractor is Thompkins Contracting Inc. Work is expected to occur Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM; however, some night and weekend work may be necessary. For further questions, please contact Mallory Briggs by email info@OrangeRiverBlvdImprovementsProject.com or by phone at (239) 337-1071.
Please note changes to the road watch are shown above in Orange.
Striping Maintenance: Lee County DOT Traffic will be performing a moving operation with traffic delays on Jan. 22, 2026, to Jan. 28, 2026, between the hours of 9 AM to 4 PM (weather permitting) on the following roadways:
Iona Road
Old Gladiolus Drive
Thornton Road
Andrea Lane
Shell Point Boulevard
Independence Circle
Punta Rassa Road
Six Mile Cypress Parkway
McGregor Boulevard
Zander Lane
Intersection Markings Maintenance: Intermittent Lane closures and delays are possible Jan. 22, 2026, to Jan. 28, 2026, between the hours of 9 AM to 4 PM (weather permitting) on the following roadways:
Lee Boulevard
Six Mile Cypress (Metro Parkway – Colonial Boulevard)
Night work scheduled for Thursday Jan. 22, 2026: LCDOT Traffic will be refreshing the pavement markings at various locations along Lee Blvd between the hours of 8 PM to 4 AM (weather permitting). Motorists are advised to use caution while traveling through these areas as workers will be present on the roadway.
For additional information, please contact Randy Hart at DOTMarkings@leegov.com
Colonial Boulevard from Summerlin Road to McGregor Boulevard: Beginning May 12, 2025, and continuing through Feb. 1, 2026, road construction and traffic signal improvements will be continuing along Colonial Boulevard at Summerlin Road and McGregor Boulevard. Construction crews will be replacing the sidewalks and pedestrian access in the areas, and detours will be in place. Expect nighttime lane closures starting Jan. 14, 2026, with lighted work zones between the hours of 7 PM to 5 AM. The weather may affect start times and dates. Please be aware of the advanced warning signs in these areas. Use caution when driving through this area. For further information, please contact paving@leegov.com.
Westlinks Drive at Commerce Lakes Drive, Commerce Lakes Drive at Gateway Boulevard, Westlinks Drive N at Daniels Parkway, Gateway Greens Drive, Devonshire Lakes Drive, Fairway Lakes Drive, Girl Scout Lane – Fort Myers (ROW 2024-00255): L & S Enterprises, contracted through
FPL, will be performing the rest of the electrical work on the existing poles as well as installing new poles beginning May 27, 2025, and continuing through Jan. 26, 2026. New poles installation, removal of old poles, resetting poles, and energize circuits for poles will be performed. Periodic lane closures on Gateway Boulevard, shoulder work/ flagging and sidewalk closures on Westlinks Drive just south of Commerce Lakes Drive, and shoulder work/flagging on Commonwealth Drive across from the elementary school will take place. Periodic lane closures/ flagging, shoulder closures and/or shoulder closures will occur from 7 AM to 6 PM. AWP will be conducting the traffic control services. Please contact Tamera Dolan at (239) 469-2725 with any questions or concerns. The contractor from L & S Enterprises will be conducting the work. If you have any questions, please contact Jake Marshall with L & S Enterprises at (315) 264-2006.
Estero Boulevard from Crescent Street to Big Carlos Pass: Lee County is installing street lighting by all the crosswalks, replacing sidewalks that are damaged, and installing conduit systems to power the streetlights at various locations. Motorists should expect intermittent sidewalk closures and lane closures (Flagging Operation). Work will be during the day from 7 AM to 8 PM for crews to install light bases and conduit/pull boxes.
Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.
Pedestrians should expect intermittent sidewalk closures and should follow detour signs.
Crews will be working in the following areas over the next several weeks:
• Estero Boulevard from Lenell Road to Estrellita Drive
The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule.
Please use caution and watch for crews and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Estimated completion is March 2026. Project cost is approximately $3.1 million. For further questions, please contact Brianna Smith by email at bsmith@cella.cc or by phone at (239) 337-1071.
5019 Lee Boulevard – Lehigh (RES2025-02426 & DRV2025-01926): ONX Lehigh Acres LLC will be performing roadway and sidewalk improvements beginning Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, and continuing through March 20, 2026. Asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalk, concrete curbing, and drainage improvements will be performed. The outside (right) lane of eastbound traffic on Lee Boulevard just after Main Street will be subject to lane closures, as will one of two left turn lanes from
the westbound portion of Main Street turning south onto Lee Boulevard. Periodic lane closures for eastbound and westbound lanes will occur between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM on weekdays. For further information, please contact Arjun Kannan at (407) 520-9846 or arjun.kannan@ONXHomes.com. Traffic Control Products of Florida will provide maintenance of traffic services (239) 334-8888.
Richmond Avenue over Able Canal, Lehigh Acres: Beginning Oct. 1, 2025, Lee County and its contractor, Thomas Marine Construction, will begin reconstruction of the Richmond pedestrian bridge over Able Canal in Lehigh Acres. The project is expected to be completed by early 2026. This project, funded through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, will provide a safer and more reliable connection for the community, particularly for students using
the Lehigh Elementary Sidewalk. Construction activities will take place primarily outside of the roadway; however, pedestrians and motorists are encouraged to exercise caution when traveling in the area. For further information, please get in touch with Avelino Cancel at (239) 533-9400 or email: acancel@leegov.com.
Greenbriar Boulevard – Lehigh Acres: The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) is advising Lehigh Acres motorists to use caution and follow a posted detour on Greenbriar Boulevard. The road is closed from Redmont Avenue to Richmond Avenue due to an impacted culvert under the road. DOT maintains the road; the Lehigh Acres – Municipal Services Improvement District maintains the infrastructure under the road and will conduct the repair. DOT signage and barricades are in place.
Corkscrew Road – Estero, FL (ROW2025-01618): Mitchell & Stark Construction Company will be performing roadway improvements in front of the future Kingston Developments. The scope of work includes drainage installation, road widening, new curb, and turn lane construction. This project will require periodic lane closures and will include both daytime and nighttime operations. For further information, please contact Kody Chapman at (239) 777-3603 or kchapman@mitchellstark.com.
15220 Treeline Avenue S. – Fort Myers (ROW2025-01627): Pavement Maintenance, LLC. will be performing roadway and turn lane improvements beginning Nov. 24, 2025, and continuing through Jan. 30, 2026. Improvements include baserock, asphalt pavement, drainage improvements, concrete sidewalk and concrete curb. Installation of a new northbound and south bound turn lane to access 152200 Treeline Avenue S. Only one turn lane will be worked on at a time.
Only one lane will be close at a time as needed. Based on the calendar days, this work will be performed at night from 7 PM to 6 AM, when we have to close the lanes. For additional information, please contact Juan Gomez at jgomez@pmioffl.com or (239) 464-9767.
Treeline Avenue, south of Daniels Parkway (ROW2025-02269): PMI will be performing road and sidewalk improvements beginning Dec. 3, 2025, and continuing through March 20, 2026. They will be installing a north and southbound turn lane at 14181 & 14051 Treeline Ave. S. Work will also
include asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalk, and concrete curb and drainage improvements. The daytime work hours will be from 7 AM to 4 PM for shoulder work and will not require lane closures (MOT index 102-602). The nighttime hours will be from 7 PM to 6 AM and will include lane closures. For more information, please contact the Project Manager, Juan Gomez, at 239-464-9767 or by email at Jgomez@pmioffl.com.
12500 NE Pine Island Road – Cape Coral (ROW2025-02184): Caloosa Site Development Inc, will be performing improvements beginning Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, through Feb. 1, 2026. Asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalk, concrete curbing, and drainage improvements will be performed. Periodic lane closures for the northbound lane and southbound lane (not simultaneously) will occur between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM on weekdays. For further information, please contact Noe Peña at (239) 258-0751 or Noe@caloosasite.com. Bobs Barricades will be providing the traffic control items while Caloosa Site Development Inc. will be providing the setup and maintenance of traffic services.
7530 Penzance Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33966 (ROW2024-01501): On Jan. 21, 2026 through Feb. 5, 2026, at 7530 Penzance Boulevard, Bradanna Inc & BCU Underground Utilities will be installing a new water main across Penzance Boulevard in front of 7530. The north and south bound lanes will be subject to periodic / alternating single lane closures. The periodic / alternating single lane closures for northbound and southbound lanes will occur between 7 PM and 5 AM. For further information, please contact Dillon Steinmann at (239) 961-3131 or Dillon@bradanna.com. Bobs Barricades will be providing maintenance of traffic services.
Lee Boulevard westbound between Alaska Avenue and Alvin Avenue – Lehigh (ROW 2025-01023): JJB South and 4M Services will be installing new turn lanes, sidewalks, and storm structure improvements off of Lee Boulevard westbound that leads into the 7-11 currently under construction.
Work will begin on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, and continue through Feb. 20, 2026. Asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalk, concrete curbing, and drainage relocation improvements will be performed. We will be performing this work at night per DOT requirements. The far outside westbound lane will require closure during the nighttime work hours and will be reopened each morning. This will take place between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM Monday through Friday. If you require further information, please contact Tim Horne at thorne@jjbsouth.com or (941) 451-9116 Acme Barricades will be providing MOT.
5600 Lee Boulevard Stonewood Crossing Development (ROW2025-02208) – Reliance Builders LLC and its subcontractors will be performing roadway work including overhead utility work on Lee Boulevard between Lehigh Acres western line and eastward to Alvin Avenue. The roadway work will include accel/decel lanes, catch basin/culvert pipe, curb and gutter, multiple drive entrances, sidewalk, turn lanes, waterline, fiber optic and traffic signal work. The improvements will begin (without lane closures) on Dec. 15, 2025, and continue through March 31, 2026. Pedestrian Walkway Detour will be required along with periodic lane closures. Lane closures will be required on both westbound and eastbound outside lanes as well turn lane closures being with inside lane closures at other times. Periodic closures for any lanes will occur only between the hours of 7 PM and 6 AM, Monday through Thurs as required by seasonal requirements. For Further Information please contact Carmen Costa at (239) 425-7770 or Carmencosta.kater@gmail.com. Maintenance of Traffic Services will be provided by Scott Safety, LLC (Alva Florida), additional information can be obtained from Jason King at jason@scottsafety.com or (239) 898-2052.
Daniels Parkway – Fort Myers (ROW2025-00192): N4 Construction Group, LLC will be installing paving a new turning lane beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, and continuing through Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, with work being completed from 10 PM to 6 AM for lane closure, and 9 AM to 4 PM for shoulder closure. The Westbound traffic on Daniels Parkway just after Rickenbacker Parkway will be subject to shoulder and lane closures. The bike path along Daniel’s Parkway Westbound will be closed intermittently from Fenway South Drive (Jet Blue Park) westbound through Chana Court for the duration of work. For further information, please contact Michael Naylor at (407) 948-5629 or Michael@N4constructiongroup.com. WD Wright and AJAX Paving will be providing maintenance of traffic services (352) 817-9516.
Eisenhower Boulevard (between Plantation Road to Milwaukee Boulevard): As part of the ongoing Countywide Resurfacing for 2026, OHLA will begin asphalt milling and replacement paving on this
main roadway and the side road approaches. This night work will commence on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, through Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. Please be aware of advance signage, lane closures, and construction personnel in the area. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use extra caution in this area. For additional information, please contact Robert Peterson at Robert.PetersonJr@ohla-usa.com or 239- 339-7669
LCEC Emergency Repairs – 3551 Gasparilla Road, Boca Grande: DeJonge Excavating Contractors Inc., working for Gasparilla Island Water Association, will be performing repairs to a gravity sewer main. This work will be performed within the right of way near the address 3551 Gasparilla Road, Boca Grande, FL 33921. The repair will include excavation of the damaged sewer main, repair/replacement of the mentioned sewer main where damage has occurred. The shoulder and south bound lane of Gasparilla Road for approximately 300 ft will need to be closed near the address 3551 Gasparilla Road, Boca Grande, FL 33921 for our equipment and safety of our personnel during the hours of 7:00 PM- 5:00 AM, Monday-Wednesday starting Jan. 12, 2026 – Jan. 23, 2026. Access to resident driveways in the area will be left open and flagmen will be stationed at the north and south ends of the lane closure for traffic management. For further information please contact Leigh DeJonge at (941) 485- 7799 or email ldejonge@dejongeexcavating.com. Traffic control will be provided by Road Safe Traffic Systems 1861 Massaro Boulevard, Tampa FL, 33619. Phone: (813) 740-0468.
Hancock Bridge Parkway – North Fort Myers (ROW2025-02761): ITG Communications will be performing a fiber-optic installation beginning Jan. 26, 2026, and continuing for approximately two weeks. The work consists of installing approximately 2,492 LF of 2″ HDPE conduit with fiber-optic cable using directional bore (jack and bore) methods from N Cleveland Avenue to the west on Hancock Bridge Parkway. A single travel lane will be subject to periodic closures during nighttime hours only (7 PM to 6 AM) in accordance with Lee County peak season requirements. Traffic will be maintained per approved Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans. For further information, please contact Rolando Fleites at (786) 562-6849 or Rolando.Gutierrez@itgcomm.com. Safeway will provide maintenance of traffic services.
Jacobs Drive (Island Park): Lee County Department of Transportation will be doing pipe replacement on Jacobs Drive from Park Road to Plumosa Avenue. The pipe replacement will be on the pipe between Jacobs Drive and Plumosa Avenue. We will have MOT set up for the duration of this project. There
will be a temporary signal put in for one lane traffic flow, and it will operate 24 hours a day. The dates for this project will be Jan. 26, 2026 to Feb. 13, 2026. Any questions or concerns about this project please contact JD Geisler at 239-533-9400.
Bonita Beach Road SE – Bonita Springs (CAR28, FPID: 452544-1-22-01 & 452544-1-32-01): Tierra, Inc. will be performing 4 soil test borings along Bonita Beach Road SE under the I-75 Bridge in Bonita Springs. The testing will begin on Monday, Jan. 19, 2025 and continue through Friday, Jan. 30, 2025. Lane closures will be required to perform the work in the Eastbound and Westbound directions. The testing will take place between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. (work will only be performed Monday through Thursday nights; no work will be done on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays). For further information, please contact Tom Musgrave, Tierra Inc. at (813) 989-1354 or tmusgrave@tierraeng.com. ACME Barricades, Inc. will be performing maintenance of traffic operations
(239) 479-5266. Florida Highway Patrol units will be on site.
Plantation Road – Fort Myers (ROW2025-01343): DC cable will be performing directional underground boring crossing Plantation Road, beginning Jan. 22, 2026 and continuing through Jan. 26, 2026, lanes will be subjected to closure, hours of work will be between 7 PM to 6 AM next day, for further information feel free to reach me out at: Rome Lima (813) 998-6644 or rom.dornelas@qusllc.com. MOT will be provided by 1st response traffic control.
Fort Myers Shores neighborhood (between E Cypress Avenue & Matanzas Drive : Scheduled to begin Feb. 2, 2026, and continuing through Feb. 6, 2026. As part of the ongoing Countywide Resurfacing for 2026, OHLA (contractor), will be milling & resurfacing the area south of 5th Street in the Fort Myers Shores neighborhood. There will be intermittent daily lane closures with changes to the traffic pattern. Please pay attention to all signage and flaggers. Please note the work hours will be from 7 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday. Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone. The weather could affect the dates. Stay alert, and please no texting in the work zone! For more information, please contact Paving@leegov.com.
2. Bridge Maintenance
Matlacha Drawbridge: Work on the Matlacha Mechanical and Electrical Repair project commenced on Aug. 25, 2025, and will be ongoing until Spring 2026. Workers will be intermittently present on the site but may not be seen for extended periods of time as work is required inside the tender house. While
on site, motorists can expect to encounter construction workers and vehicles on the roadway, as well as deliveries and the removal of old equipment from the bridge. Please be aware that this is an active work zone, and drivers are asked to exercise caution when driving through the site. For further information, please contact Avelino Cancel at (239) 533-9400 or email: acancel@leegov.com.
Midpoint Bridge over Caloosahatchee River: Lee County DOT and its contractor, Villafuerte Construction, will perform maintenance activities on the Midpoint Bridge. This project includes repairs to the bridge’s underside, substructure, MSE walls, and bridge deck. Starting on Oct. 27, 2025, sporadic lane closures will be necessary. Therefore, motorists and pedestrians are urged to use extra caution in this area. Construction activities are estimated to be completed by Feb. 10, 2026. For further information, please contact Avelino Cancel at (239) 533-9400 or email: acancel@leegov.com.
Bridge #124027 – Lee County DOT Operations will perform bridge deck repairs at Boca Grande on Harbor Drive. The job is scheduled to start on Feb. 9, 2026 through Feb. 19, 2026, weather permitting. Flagmen control single-lane closures from 9 AM to 4 PM.
3. Street Lighting Maintenance
4. Landscaping – Tree Trimming
Slater Road: Lee County DOT will be trimming trees on Slater Road between Bayshore Road and the I-75 overpass. Lane closures may occur between 9 AM and 4 PM. Motorists should use caution as flagmen, workers, and equipment will be present. Work is scheduled to begin Nov. 17, 2025, and should be completed by Jan. 29, 2026. For further information, please call Bob DeBrock at (239) 533-9425.
5. Traffic Signal Maintenance
Buckingham Road and Orange River Boulevard (Buckingham): Lee County DOT and its contractor Traffic Control Devices (TCD) will begin the replacement of mast arms at Buckingham Road & Orange
River Boulevard. The project began Summer 2025, and estimated completion is early 2026. Motorists and Pedestrians are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zones. For further information, please contact Ryan Kirsch at LCDOTProjects@leegov.com.
Lee Boulevard and Joan Avenue North (Lehigh Acres): Lee County DOT and its contractor Horsepower Electric will begin the installation of a new traffic signal and intersection improvements at Lee Boulevard & Joan Avenue N. The improvements include mast arm and signal installation, ADA improvements, asphalt milling and resurfacing, sod, signs and pavement markings, and drainage improvements at Joan Ave N & 4th St W.
• Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 – Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, crews will be working at the intersection of Joan Avenue N & 4th Street W during daytime hours (9 AM – 4 PM)
• Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, there will be Lane/Road Closures from 7 PM – 5 AM as crews will be milling and resurfacing Joan Avenue N & 4th Street W
The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen conditions and weather may affect this schedule.
The project began Monday, Jan. 06, 2025, and estimated completion is February 2026. Motorists and Pedestrians are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zones. For further information, please contact Ryan Kirsch at LCDOTProjects@leegov.com.
Daniels Parkway & Big Pine Way/Brynwood Lane, Fort Myers: Lee County DOT – Traffic and its contractor Slack Electrical will be replacing the traffic signal cabinet at Daniels Parkway & Big Pine Way/Brynwood Lane on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, from 9 PM to 5 AM. The traffic signal will be dark, and Lee County Sheriff’s Office will be directing traffic. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use extra caution in this area. For further information, please contact Ryan Kirsch at (239) 896-8074.
Daniels Parkway & Bell Tower Drive/Sauer Drive, Fort Myers: Lee County DOT – Traffic and its contractor Slack Electrical will be replacing the traffic signal cabinet at Daniels Parkway & Bell Tower Drive/Sauer Drive on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, from 9 PM to 5 AM. The traffic signal will be dark, and Lee County Sheriff’s Office will be directing traffic. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use extra caution in this area. For further information, please contact Ryan Kirsch at (239) 896-8074.
Source | Lee County Department of Transportation