Lee County Roadwatch update – 10/9/23
1. Road Work/Maintenance/Improvement
US 41/Cleveland Avenue from Winkler Avenue to SR 82/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard: Crews will be installing and relocating utilities and constructing.
• Expect Victoria Avenue to be closed on the west 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 summer 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. 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 closure along Crystal Drive between 12255 S Cleveland Avenue and 2378 Crystal Drive:
Beginning 7:00 AM TO 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 8, 2023 through Saturday, October 14, 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 TO 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 8, 2023 through Saturday, October 14, 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 TO 5:00 PM, Sunday, October 8, 2023 through Saturday, October 14, 2023, crews will close sidewalks for water main crossing.
Roadway closures on Brantley Road between Pine Grove and Brantley Pines: Beginning 7:00 PM through 6:00 AM, October 8, 2023 through October 13, 2023, crews will close the driveway into Pine Grove Community and Westbound Lane on Brantley Rd between Pine Grove and Brantley Pines for asphalt restoration.
– Roadways will be re-open each morning before 6:00 AM
– Flaggers will direct motorists.
Driveway closures at 12499 S Cleveland Avenue: Beginning 8:30 PM through 6:00 AM, October 8, 2023 through October 13, 2023, crews will close the driveway into 12499 S Cleveland Avenue for asphalt restoration.
– Roadways will be re-open each morning before 6:00 AM
Roadway closures on Crystal Drive intersection at US-41: Beginning 7:00 PM through 6:00 AM, October 8, 2023 through October 13, 2023, crews will close Eastbound Lane at Crystal Drive East of US-41 intersection for asphalt restoration.
– Roadways will be re-open each morning before 6:00 AM
– Motorist will be redirected to adjacent streets.
Roadway closures on Beacon Street intersection at Crystal Drive: Beginning 7:00 PM through 6:00 AM, October 8, 2023 through October 13, 2023, crews will close Beacon Street at Crystal Drive for asphalt restoration.
– Roadways will be re-open each morning before 6:00 AM
– Motorist will be redirected to adjacent streets.
– Flaggers will direct motorists.
Roadway closures on Chatham Street intersection at Crystal Drive: Beginning 7:00 PM through 6:00 AM, October 9 , 2023 through October 13, 2023, crews will close Chatham Street at Crystal Drive for asphalt restoration.
– Roadways will be re-open each morning before 6:00 AM
– Motorist will be redirected to adjacent streets.
– Flaggers will direct motorists.
Lane closures on Crystal Drive near Wooddale intersection: Beginning 7:00 PM through 6:00 AM, October 9 , 2023 through October 13, 2023, crews will close one lane on Crystal Drive with flagging operation to direct motorist for asphalt restoration.
– Roadways will be re-open each morning before 6:00 AM
– Flaggers will direct motorists.
Roadway closures on Dartmouth Street intersection at Crystal Drive: Beginning 7:00 PM through 6:00 AM, October 10, 2023 through October 13, 2023, crews will close Dartmouth Street at Crystal Drive for asphalt restoration.
– Roadways will be re-open each morning before 6:00 AM
– Motorist will be redirected to adjacent streets.
– Flaggers will direct motorists.
Right-turn Lane closures on Crystal Drive at 2500 Crystal Drive: Beginning 7:00 PM through 6:00 AM, October 10, 2023 through October 13, 2023, crews will close the Eastbound right-turn lane on Crystal Drive for during sidewalk restoration.
– Roadways will be re-open each morning before 6:00 AM.
Roadway closures on Crystal Commerce Loop intersection at Crystal Drive: Beginning 7:30 PM through 6:00 AM, October 10, 2023 through October 13, 2023, crews will close Crystal Commerce Loop at Crystal Drive for asphalt restoration.
– Roadways will be re-open each morning before 6:00 AM.
– Motorist will be redirected to adjacent streets.
– Flaggers will direct motorists.
Lane closure on Plantation Road south of Crystal Dr intersection: Beginning 7:00 PM through 6:00 AM, October 10, 2023 through October 13, 2023, crews will close the Southbound lane on Plantation Road with flagging operation to direct motorists for asphalt restoration.
– Roadways will be re-open each morning before 6:00 AM.
– Flaggers will direct motorists.
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.
• During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, October 8 through Tuesday, October 10, motorists should expect lane closures at the intersection of Corkscrew Road and Stoneybrook Golf Drive for crews to remove old signal poles.
• Beginning Monday, October 9, crews will be reconstructing the entrance of the RiverCreek Community at Corkscrew Road. During this time, one half of the driveway will remain open to two-way traffic, for both entering and exiting the community. Motorists should expect an uneven surface when the driveway is re-opened. The work is expected to be completed in approximately two weeks. Please watch for trucks entering and leaving the roadway.
• Crews continue reconstructing the intersection of Midnight Blue Boulevard at Corkscrew Road. Motorists should expect an uneven surface until paving which is scheduled in early November. Please watch for trucks entering and leaving the roadway.
• The sidewalk on the south side of the road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Stoneybrook Golf Drive has been opened to pedestrians. Please be aware that some areas are a temporary surface. The Village of Estero is constructing the shared use path.
• The contractor continues installing drainage, performing concrete work and earthwork, clearing & grubbing, and prepping for/installing sod. Motorists should expect construction vehicles and concrete trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
• Crews continue to construct the wildlife crossing/bridge. Crews are working on the bridge deck foundation. This work will of be outside of the travel lanes.
• 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@atkinsrealis.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, including from the water.
• Motorists should be aware that through October and November, portions of the travel lanes near the bridges on the Causeway will be narrowed to 10 feet with a one-foot shoulder and barrier wall on each side. Oversized loads will only be permitted during the nighttime/overnight hours with this restriction.
• During the overnight/nighttime hours on Sunday, October 1, crews will shift the travel lanes on the first causeway island to the temporary roadway. Motorists should expect delays during the overnight hours. This shift is necessary for crews to raise the elevation of the existing/permanent road approximately 2 feet.
• During the hours of 6:30 – 11:00 AM, motorists leaving Sanibel should expect eastbound McGregor Boulevard to be reduced to one lane from just east of the toll plaza to Port Comfort Road. This closed lane will be used as a dedicated lane for concrete delivery trucks arriving to the project. Concrete trucks will be escorted by FHP when using this lane. During this time, motorists traveling to Sanibel should expect FHP to intermittently stop traffic to allow concrete trucks to cross westbound travel lanes to reach the staging area.
• Motorists should expect isolated flagging operations on the Causeway. Crews anticipate opening all lanes between the hours of 7:00 – 9:00 AM and 3:00 – 5:00 PM.
• Motorists should expect uneven road surface on the causeway through the end of the year. The contractor continuously monitors road conditions and is prepared to make repairs as needed.
• Crews are relocating utilities along McGregor Boulevard. Motorists are asked to use caution as work activities may be close to the roadway.
• Crews continue driving sheet pile on the causeway islands.
• Motorists should expect numerous dump trucks entering and exiting Punta Rassa. They are delivering armor stone to be used throughout the project.
• Motorists should expect periodic daytime delays for delivery/removal of materials, transfer of equipment, and for crews to remove trash from the roadway.
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. Bicyclists are encouraged to utilize another mode of transportation to travel the causeway and pedestrians are not permitted on the Sanibel Causeway. 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.
Striping Maintenance: Lee County DOT will be performing a moving operation with traffic delays on October 5, 2023 to October 11, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weather permitting) on the following roadways:
Intersection Markings: Intermittent Lane closures and delays are possible on October 5, 2023 to October 11, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weather permitting) on the following roadways:
Gasparilla Road
Lakewood Boulevard
Park Avenue
FSW Lane
4th Street W
Overlook Drive
Gulf Boulevard
Panther Lane
Brantley Road
South Pointe Boulevard
Presidential Court
Learning Court
Corporate Court
Camelot Drive
Whiskey Creek Drive
Island Circle
Tanglewood Parkway
Riverside Drive
Manchester Boulevard
Magnolia Pointe
McGregor Boulevard Frontage Road (McGregor Boulevard – Travers Avenue)
Summerlin Road
Winkler Road
Cypress Lake Drive
Corkscrew Road (Excludes Ben Hill Griffin Parkway – Alico Road)
Night Work Scheduled for Thursday October 5, 2023: Lee County DOT Traffic will be refreshing the pavement markings on Alico Road at various locations which will include around the RxR crossings on October 5, 2023 between the hours of 8:00 P.M. to 4:00 AM (weather permitting). Motorists are urged to use cation while traveling through the area as intermittent lane closures are expected and workers will be present on the roadway.
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 outlined 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 changing out concrete poles and reconductoring a primary double circuit feeder running down Lee Boulevard beginning Thursday, June 1, 2023, and ending around October 6, 2023. We will be intermittently blocking the westbound north lane of travel between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM for approximately 4 months 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 be provided by 1st Response Traffic Control, please contact Lloyd Jones (239) 470 7853 for MOT questions.
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 lane closures of the southeast bound right lane, between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM. The projected end date is October 11, 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
Veterans Parkway (Includes Pine Island Road – Skyline Boulevard & Santa Barbra Boulevard – Del Prado Boulevard) further information on MOT, related inquiries please contact Sam Bell at 239-240-9410,
sambell@awptraffic.com.
Gateway Boulevard at Griffin Drive/Fairway Lakes Drive: Lee County is constructing a roundabout at Gateway Boulevard and Griffin Drive/Fairway Lakes Drive. Work continues to install utilities and construct the roundabout. Motorists should expect traffic shifts and lane closures through the duration of the project. Beginning Sunday, July 30, 2023, motorists should expect the following conditions at the intersection of Gateway Boulevard and Griffin Drive/Fairway Lakes Drive:
• Gateway Boulevard will remain reconfigured to have one northbound and one southbound lane in each direction. Two-lane two-way traffic will be accommodated in the existing northbound lanes to allow work on the west side of the intersection.
• The current configuration at Griffin Drive will remain as 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 remain 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 is estimated to be complete 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 October 11, 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.
Estero Boulevard, Crescent Street traffic signal installation: Horsepower Electric will be constructing a new traffic signal at the intersection of Estero Boulevard and Crescent Street for Lee County DOT in the Town of Fort Myers Beach beginning Monday, June 12, 2023, with completion by Thursday, November 30, 2023. Estero Boulevard will be subject to daytime lane closures while maintaining two-way traffic from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and nighttime lane closures between 7:00 PM and 6:00 AM. For further information, please contact Robert Phelan rphelan@leegov.com. Acme Barricades will be providing all maintenance of traffic service for this project 239-479-5266.
College Parkway between Winkler Road and Southpoint Boulevard (ROW2022-01348): Essian Construction LCC will be performing sidewalk and roadway improvements from June 26, 2023, through October 6, 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 (Mike at mike@backbayconstruction.com). For Further Information please contact Robert Hearn at 239-994-4561 or rhearn@essianconstruction.com.
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 six-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 and a future fishing pier 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. Please use the channel when traveling through Big Carlos Pass. To contact the bridge tender, please call: 239-955-3973.
FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE ACTIVE WORK ZONE.
• Crews continue driving pile and installing sheet pile as a part of the construction of the trestle. The contractor will be building the bridge from this temporary trestle. Pile driving will continue through the majority of the project.
• Crews will continue clearing vegetation and performing earthwork throughout the project area.
• Motorists should expect reduced speeds throughout the project area. Please follow the posted speed limit signs and plan for slowed traffic in the project area. Draw bridge will remain in operation during construction and motorists should be prepared to stop.
• Pedestrians will be directed to use sidewalk on one side of the roadway through the construction area.
• Fishing from the Big Carlos Pass Bridge is restricted due to construction activities.
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. 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.
Lee Boulevard from Sixth Court to Edwinstone Boulevard (ROW2022-01150): Pike Electric will be working on the overhead power lines. The projected start date is July 13, 2023. The Westbound far right lane, 500 feet at a time, will be subject to a lane shift from 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM. The projected end date is October 31, 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.
North Lee County Wellfield Expansion Phase IIIA Project – Fort Myers (ROW2022-00030): Nalle Grade Road between Slater Road to Nalle Road – RPU will be commencing the Raw Water Main tie-ins via open cut and testing of the Raw Water Main from July 17, 2023, through November 30, 2023. Work will be performed along Nalle Grade Road from Slater Road heading east towards Nalle Road. Eastbound lane along Nalle Grade Road from Slater Road to Nalle Road will be subject to temporary daily lane closures. Traffic will be maintained with flagmen and opened up daily. Working hours shall be from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Any questions, please contact Victor Menocal at vmenocal@rpucorp.com; or (305) 776-8181.
North Lee County Wellfield Expansion Phase IIIA Project – Fort Myers (ROW2022-00030): Nalle Road between Sedgefield Road to Nalle Grade Road – RPU will be commencing the Raw Water Main tie-ins via open cut and testing of the Raw Water Main from October 15, 2023, through November 30, 2023. Work will be performed along Nalle Grade Road from Sedgefield Road heading south towards Sedgefield Road. Northbound lane along Nalle Grade Road from Sedgefield Road to Nalle Road will be subject to temporary daily lane closures. Traffic will be maintained with flagmen and opened up daily. Working hours shall be from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Any questions, please contact Victor Menocal at
vmenocal@rpucorp.com; or (305) 776-8181.
Winkler Road from Cypress Lake Drive to E College Pointe Drive (Permit ROW2022-01283): Pike Electric will be working on the overhead power lines. The projected start date is July 24, 2023. The northbound right lane, 500 feet at a time, will be subject to a lane shift from 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM. The projected end date is October 6, 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.
Winkler Road from Villmoor Lane to Myerlee Country Club Boulevard (Permit ROW2022-01107): Pike Electric will be working on the overhead power lines. The projected start date is July 31, 2023. This section of Winkler Road will be subject to lane closures with flaggers, 300 feet at a time, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The projected end date is November 17, 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.
Pritchett Parkway Turn Lanes (ROW 2023-00468): Mancini will be preforming roadway improvements beginning Monday, August 14, 2023, and continuing through November 22, 2023. Improvements will include new base and sub grade work and storm work in the ROW, with additional Accel/ Decal turn lane with new stripping as needed. Mancini will be using Bob’s Barricade for MOT. Pritchett Parkway will be subject to lanes closure between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Lehigh Acres Mast Arm Replacements & Intersection Improvements Project: Lee County DOT and its contractor American Infrastructure Services (AIS) will begin improvements to three separate intersections in Lehigh Acres, Florida. The Intersections are as follows: 1. Homestead Road N and Beth Stacey Boulevard, 2. Homestead Road N and Plaza Drive, and 3. Joel Boulevard and Bell Boulevard. The improvements include mast arm and signal replacement, asphalt milling and resurfacing, ADA improvements, drainage improvements, sod, and road striping. The project began on Monday, August 14, 2023, and is estimated to be complete in May 2024. 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
Oriole Road & San Carlos Boulevard, Fort Myers (ROW2022-00627 ): Irby Construction will be replacing poles down Oriole Rd and San Carlos Blvd for Florida Power & Light beginning August 14, 2023 through November 3, 2023. The northbound lane of Oriole Road from Matanzas Road to Frank Road and the eastbound lane of San Carlos Boulevard from Oriole Road to Winter Haven Road will be subject to intermittent lanes closures from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. For further information , please contact Cole Bryan at 863-268-3941; Jbryan@irbyconstruction.com. Scotts Safety will be providing all maintenance of traffic services for this project. Call (844)417-2688 with any questions.
Milling and Resurfacing Veterans Parkway from Santa Barbara to Skyline Boulevard: Lee County Department of Transportation along with their Contractor, Preferred Materials, will begin milling and paving operations in the specified location. Paving will start the night of Tuesday, September 19th, and is scheduled to be complete on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Working hours are from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Motorists should use caution as this area will have lane closures and uneven pavement. Please be aware of the advanced warning signs in these areas. Weather may affect start times and dates. For further information contact paving@leegov.com.
Milling and Resurfacing College Parkway from Cleveland Avenue to Summerlin Road: Lee County DOT along with their Contractor, Preferred Materials, will begin milling and paving operations in the specified location. Paving will start the night of Sunday, October 29, 2023, and is scheduled to be complete on Thursday, October 12th. Working hours are from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Motorists should use caution as this area will have lane closures and uneven pavement. Please be aware of the advanced warning signs in these areas. Weather may affect start times and dates. For further information contact paving@leegov.com.
Milling and Resurfacing Plantation Boulevard from 6 Mile Cypress Parkway to Daniels Parkway: Lee County DOT along with their Contractor, Preferred Materials, will begin milling and paving operations in the specified location. Paving will start the night of Tuesday, October 10, 2023 and is scheduled to be complete on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. Working hours are from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Motorists should use caution as this area will have lane closures and uneven pavement. Please be aware of the advanced warning signs in these areas. Weather may affect start times and dates. For further information contact paving@leegov.com.
Miami Boulevard Fort Myers (ROW2022-00410): Irby Construction will be replacing poles down Miami Boulevard for Florida Power & Light beginning August 21, 2023, through October 20, 2023. The southbound lane of Miami Boulevard from San Carlos Boulevard to Tangelo Boulevard will be subject to intermittent lane closures with flagging from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. For further information, please contact Cole Bryan at 863-268-3941; or
Jbryan@irbyconstruction.com. Scotts Safety will be providing all maintenance of traffic services for this project. Call (844)417-2688 with any questions.
Orange River Boulevard just west of Staley Road (ROW2023-00711): On Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Russ Berner Construction will begin constructing a turn lane at the referenced location. The project will require a daytime flagging operation from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, which will be operated by Scott Contracting (Shaine Green at 239-851-7081). The work is expected to be completed by Friday, October 6, 2023. Motorists should use extra caution in this area and be prepared to stop during the referenced times and dates. For questions and concerns, please contact Doug Padgett (Russ Berner Construction) at 239-222-8964.
Bradford Road/McGregor Boulevard Forcemain Replacement Project (ROW2023-00740): Beginning August 2023, contractors for the City of Fort Myers will replace sanitary sewer forcemain pipe along Bradford Road and connecting to the McGregor Boulevard corridor within the west road right-of-way from San Marcos to Bradford Road. Drivers, pedestrians and bicyclists should use caution and be aware of construction equipment and vehicles entering/exiting streets in the project area. Crews are expected to work 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. This project is expected to be completed in January 2024.
McGregor Boulevard “riverside” sidewalk closure from San Marcos to Bradford Road: Pedestrians should expect crews to close McGregor Boulevard riverside sidewalk from San Marcos to Bradford Road. Pedestrians will be directed to cross McGregor Boulevard at the following crosswalks:
• Royal Palm Square Boulevard south of the closure
• Winkler Avenue north of the closure
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 – Wright Construction Group: Manny Mendez (239) 322-6533; Garnet McCurdy (239) 770-6713.
Three Oaks Parkway and Williams Road – Estero (ROW2023-00937): Bluewater of South Florida, Inc. will be performing road work including sidewalk modifications beginning Monday, October 2, 2023 and continuing through Friday, October 13, 2023. The outside southbound lane may be subjected to periodic lane closures to accommodate the turnlane. This lane closure will only occur between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM on weekdays. For further information please contact Chad McKimm at (239) 877-0500 or chadm@bluewaterunderground.com. We will be responsible for our own M.O.T. which will be comprised of FDOT index 102-601 & 102-602.
Gladiolus Parkway from San Carlos to Pine Ridge Road: Lee County DOT, along with their contractor Community Asphalt, will begin milling and paving roads in the specified location. Paving will start the night of Wednesday, September 20, 2023, and will tentatively go through September 24, 2023. Work times will be from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Motorists should use caution, as this area will have lane closures and uneven pavement. Please be aware of the advanced warning signs in these areas. The weather may affect start times and dates. For further information, please contact Paving@leegov.com.
58th Street W – physical address is 3114 58th Street W – Lehigh Acres (ROW2023-01074): Irby Construction Company will be installing (2) new wooden poles and overhead wire across 58th Street W from the south right of way of 58th Street W to the SE lot corner of 3114 58th Street W, to provide electric service to 3114 58th Street W. 58th Street W could be subject to lane closure in the east bound lane. This work is to begin at 8:00 AM on October 6, 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.
Maybrook Court – physical address is 1860 Maybrook Court – Lehigh Acres (ROW2023-01048): Irby Construction Company will be replacing (1) wooden pole and installing (2) new wooden poles and overhead aluminum wire on the north side of Maybrook Court to the northern lot line of 1860 Maybrook Court to provide electric service to 1860 Maybrook Court. Maybrook Court could be subject to lane closure on the western bound lane. This work is to begin at 9:00 AM on October 10, 2023, and will be completed by 3:30 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.
E Railroad Avenue at 4th Street E – Boca Grande (ROW2023-00865): T. Steele Construction, Inc. will be re-building a cell phone tower at 390 E Railroad Avenue beginning September 7, 2023, and continuing through November 1, 2023. The corner of 4th Street E & E Railroad Avenue will be closed with appropriate detour signs placed and present to safely direct motorists and pedestrians around the said road closure. The indicated road closures will occur between the hours of 12:00 PM (Noon) and 12:00 AM (Midnight), on weekdays/weekends. For further information, please contact Joe Steele at (309) 236-7815 or joe@tsteeleconstruction.com. Traffic Control Products of Florida will provide maintenance of traffic services (239) 555-8888.
Estero Boulevard between Eucalyptus Court and Estrellita Drive- Fort Myers Beach (ROW2023-00705): Blue Streak LLC. will be performing Directional Boring, Handhole placement, Fiber Pulling and restoration beginning Monday, September 11, 2023, and continuing through October 20, 2023. Fiber facilities will be placed within the right of way. All work will be completed within the right of way, no lane closure or sidewalk closures will be required. Working hours will be from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM on weekdays. For further information, please contact Nicholas Novo at (305) 915-9127 or nnovo@bluestreakllc.com.
Irby Construction will be working in Fort Myers (ROW2022-01078): They will be replacing poles for the power lines for FPL beginning Thursday, October 12, 2023, and continuing through Friday, October 13, 2023, working between the hours of 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Scotts will be providing the maintenance of traffic services. You can contact them at (844) 417-2688. The work will be performed at the following locations: 1. San Carlos Boulevard will have an intermittent road closure from Three Oaks Parkway to Sandy Cove Drive for a short time with a detour. There will be an intermittent east bound lane closure in this location with flagging. 2. Three Oaks Parkway southbound outside intermittent lane closures from San Carlos Boulevard down to Pine Chase Drive. The supervisor, Jonathan Bryan, can be reached at (863)268-3941 or by email jbryan@irbyconstruction.com.
Lehigh Acres Arterials and Collectors – Joel Boulevard from Palm Beach Boulevard to Edwards Drive: Lee County DOT, along with their contractor Community Asphalt, will be paving roads in the specified location. Paving will start the night of Monday, October 2, 2023, through Thursday night, October 5, 2023. Work times will be from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM. Motorists should use caution, as this area will have lane closures and uneven pavement. Please be aware of the advanced warning signs in these areas. The weather may affect start times and dates. For further information, please contact paving@leegov.com.
Asher Park at 10699 Buckingham Road – Lehigh Acres (ROW2022-01001): Haskins, Inc. will be performing roadway improvements on Friday, October 6, 2023, and will continue through October 20, 2023. Shoulder milling improvements will be performed. Starting at SR-82, the eastbound lane will be subject to lane closures from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. This closure will have flagging operation. For further information, please contact Greg Collier at (239) 300-8818.
Asher Park at 10699 Buckingham RD – Lehigh Acres (ROW2022-01001): Haskins, Inc. will perform shoulder milling improvements. Starting at SR-82, the eastbound lane will be subject to lane closures with flagging operation from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm and will shut down again from 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM on October 23, 2023 and October 24, 2023. For further information, please contact Greg Collier at (239) 300-8818.
Asher Park at 10699 Buckingham RD – Lehigh Acres (ROW2022-01001): Haskins, Inc. will perform shoulder milling improvements. Starting at SR-82, the eastbound lane will be subject to lane closures with flagging operation from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM and will shut down again from 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM on October 23, 2023 and October 24, 2023. For further information, please contact Greg Collier at (239) 300-8818.
Del Prado Boulevard – Lee County Department of Transportation will be doing road work on Del Prado Boulevard between Orchid Boulevard and Beach Parkway. 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. The dates for this project will be October 3rd, 2023, through October 6th, 2023. If you have any questions or concerns with this project, please contact JD Geisler at 239-533-9400.
2. Bridge Maintenance
3. Street Lighting Maintenance
College Parkway/Cape Coral Bridge: Lee County DOT Traffic will be performing street lighting maintenance on College Parkway/Cape Coral Bridge from FSW Parkway/Whiskey Creek Drive to Del Prado Boulevard on Friday, October 6, 2023, through Friday, October 13, 2023. Motorists are urged to use extra caution, as there will be intermittent lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For further information, please contact Ryan Kirsch at (239) 896-8074.
4. Landscaping – Tree Trimming
5. Traffic Signal Maintenance
Del Prado Boulevard and De Navarra Parkway (Cape Coral): American Infrastructure Services (AIS) will be installing a new traffic signal at Del Prado Boulevard and De Navarra Parkway. This project includes improved signalization and lighting. The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 24, 2023, and is anticipated to be complete in early 2024. To ensure the safety of motorists and construction crews, the speed limit on Del Prado Boulevard approaching the De Navarra Parkway intersection will be reduced from 50 mph to 35 mph. Left turns onto Del Prado Boulevard from De Navarra Parkway will continue to be restricted throughout construction. For further information, please contact Ryan Kirsch at LCDOTProjects@leegov.com.
Source: Lee County Department of Transportation