Lee County DOT issues Roadwatch Update
The Lee County Department of Transportation has issued the following “Roadwatch Update” for May 5-11
I. Road & Bridge Projects
Update 4/14/2011
Colonial Blvd (CR 884) Six Laning from I-75 to State Rd 82 (approx. 2.7 miles in length)
Construction activities began on Monday, Aug. 10, 2009. Proposed work consists of widening
an existing four-lane highway facility, to a six-lane urbanized divided highway. This will include
the installation of street lighting, signalization, bridge widening and utility modifications. Two 8-
foot wide asphalt multi-use sidewalks along the north and south sides of the road will be added.
The tentative completion date is August, 2011. If you have any questions they should be directed
to Randy Cerchie, 239-533-8573.
Update 3/10/2011
Daniels Parkway Six Laning – Chamberlin Parkway to Gateway Boulevard
Lee County is widening Daniels Parkway from four to six lanes from Chamberlin Parkway to
Gateway Boulevard. This project includes reconstructing the Daniels Parkway and Chamberlin
Parkway intersection to create a four way signalized intersection. Chamberlin Parkway is
temporarily closed between Daniels Parkway and Air Cargo Lane until the intersection
construction is completed. Chamberlin Parkway traffic is detoured to Paul J. Doherty Parkway
for access to Chamberlin Parkway and Skyplex Commercial Center while this work is underway.
Variable message boards and detour signs are posted to direct traffic.
The majority of the widening along Daniels Parkway will take place within the median along
with some minor shoulder widening and turn lane construction occurring along the outside lanes.
Motorists should expect eastbound and westbound lane closures on Daniels Parkway
between Chamberlin Parkway and Gateway Boulevard during nighttime/overnight work
from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. (excluding Friday night/overnight, Saturday night/overnight and
Sunday night/overnight). Landscaping within the median will be installed as part of the
project. In addition, this project will mill and resurface Daniels Parkway from Treeline Avenue
to Fuel Farm Road. The roadway work is expected to be complete in February 2012. The
contractor is Better Roads, Inc. If you have any questions please contact Cella Molnar and
Associates 239-337-1071 or Lee County Department of Transportation, Rob Phelan, P.E. at
239-533-8594
Update 3/24/2011
Matlacha Bridge – The replacement of the Matlacha Bridge began Oct. 11, 2010. Traffic will remain on the
existing bridge with reduced lane widths; the sidewalk on the south side of the bridge will be
closed. Two-way traffic will be maintained during daylight hours. The project will take
approximately two years. Additional information is available on the project website at
matlachabridge.info. If you have any questions, contact Sarah Clarke at 239-533-8718.
Update 4/28/2011
Midpoint Memorial Toll Plaza Demolition/Reconstruction-
Construction on the toll plaza continues. Lane 1 will be closed for reconstruction. The bike path
behind the toll plaza is closed. Bicyclists must use Lane 2, the furthest lane open on the right, and
stop at the toll booth. Beginning the night of May 8 and continuing until the morning of May 13
there will be intermittent nighttime lane closures for final paving on the westbound lanes through the
plaza work zone.
Emergency access is available for authorized vehicles on the east end of the toll plaza via the parking
lot.
For updates on all lanes closures, traffic shifts and construction progress, please visit the project web
site at www.LeeBridgeConstruction.com. The project is expected to be complete by Spring 2011.
Contact Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc. at 239-337-1071 or Randy Cerchie at 239-533-8573 with
any questions.
Six Mile Cypress Parkway Four Laning Daniels Parkway to south of Winkler Road –
Southbound Six Mile Cypress Parkway traffic is shifted to the east just south of Heritage
Palms Boulevard. PLEASE DRIVE WITH CARE and be aware of heavy equipment
entering/exiting the roadway. This project will widen the two-lane section of Six Mile Cypress
to a four-lane divided highway. This work will include the installation of a signalized
intersection at Penzance Boulevard and the addition of a paved path along the west side of the
roadway from Heritage Palms to Daniels Parkway. The tentative completion date is December
2011. If you have any questions, please contact Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc. at (239) 337-
1071 or Rob Phelan at (239) 5338594.
Update 3/24/2011
Summerlin Rd. – from Cypress Lake Dr. to Boy Scout Rd. Work is under way to complete
the bridge deck over the Summerlin/College intersection . Project completion is May, 2011.
Please contact Sarah Clarke at 533-8718 with any questions.
II. Road/Bridge Maintenance
New 4/28/2011
Ben Hill Griffin -Installation of underground fiber conduits will begin at Ben Hill Griffin/FGCU
Lake Parkway West and end at Ben Hill Griffin and Miromar Outlet/Grande Oaks. Men and
equipment will be working in close proximity to travel lanes. Please use caution when traveling
in the construction area as noted. The timeframe for this project is 4/26/2011 through 6/24/2011.
There are no anticipated lane closures during this project. If you have any questions please
contact Mike Padgett at 707-9402 or Mike Say at 707-7693.
Update 3/3/2011
Big Carlos Bridge #120028, on Bonita Beach Rd. over Big Carlos Pass – Lee County DOT
Operations will be managing the concrete repairs and overlay project for Big Carlos Bridge. The
job is scheduled to start May 2 and finish July weather permitting. There will be
single lane closures from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Variable message boards will be placed to alert
drivers to bridge closures. If you have any questions, please contact Ehab Guirguis at 533-9400.
3/3/2011:
Cape Coral Bridge #124044, on College Parkway westbound over Caloosahatchee – Lee County
DOT Operations will be managing the concrete repairs and overlay project for Cape Coral
Bridge. The job is scheduled to start March 21, 2011 and finish July, 2011, weather permitting.
There will be single lane closures from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Variable message boards will be
placed to alert drivers to bridge closures. If you have any questions, please contact Ehab
Guirguis at 533-9400.
New 5/5/2011
Imperial Parkway -Lee County DOT Operations will be managing the Wagon trail Box
Culvert repairs project on Imperial Parkway over New Canal. The project will last for 14 days
starting Monday May 9, 2011. If you have any questions, please contact Ehab Guirguis at 239-
533-9400.
New 5/5/2011
Woodland Blvd Woodland Blvd between Chatham St and Crest Ln will be closed on Tuesday
May 10 and Thursday May 11. The traffic will be detoured onto Ivy, between Chatham St and
Crest Ln. The hours of road closure will be between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm. If you have any
questions please contact Joe Frantz @ 533-9400.
New 4/21/2011
48th St SW – between Connie Avenue, S., and Dora Avenue, S., will be closed for pipe replacement
starting 4/25/2011. The detour would be 52nd Street. This project will last approx. two weeks. Any
questions please contact Joe Frantz at 533-9400.
III. Landscaping
IV. County-Wide Road Resurfacing
Resurfacing continues on various streets countywide.
We will be paving in Lehigh and South Fort Myers next week.
V. County-Wide Sidewalk Construction
VI. Signal Work
New 5/5/2011
Daniels & Brynwood – Signal work will be occurring at Daniels & Brynwood on Thursday, May 5,
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lee County Sheriff’s Office will be onsite to direct traffic.