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Northbound lanes on Santa Barbara Boulevard open Feb. 10

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On Tuesday, Feb. 10, motorists should be on alert as two northbound travel lanes on the east side of Santa Barbara Boulevard between Southeast 12th Street and Southeast 24th Street will open to traffic. The previous traffic shift was necessary for crews to widen the east side of Santa Barbara Boulevard between Southeast 12th Street and Southeast 24th Street

In addition, the previously closed side streets at Southeast 12th Terrace, Southeast 16th Street and Southeast 20th Street are now open to northbound traffic. Northbound and southbound motorist wanting access onto side streets in this section roadway may do so by making a proper u-turn at each signalized intersection.

Advance warning signs, electronic message boards and barricades will be used to assist motorists traveling through the area. Construction on this section of roadway is scheduled to take place Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The posted speed limit is 35 mph while traveling through the work zone. Motorists are urged to use caution and to seek alternative routes whenever possible. Weather and unforeseen circumstances could cause delays.

For more information about the city of Cape Coral Roadway Improvement projects, contact Maricelle Venegas, Public Information Specialist at 239-707-9050 or visit us at www.capecoraltransportation.com