1. Road Work/Maintenance/Improvement

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.

The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.:

• Motorists should expect lane shifts and lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours of 9:00 PM to 6:00 AM on Sunday, March 31 as crews stripe the roadway at several locations along Corkscrew Road.

• Motorists should expect isolated flagging operations with periodic lane closures as the contractor works through the final project punch list.

• Crews are installing signage, sod, and fencing throughout the project.

• The contractor continues to complete concrete work including curb and sidewalk. Motorists should expect construction vehicles 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 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 the RiverCreek Community site across from Wild Blue Boulevard. Motorists should expect delays and use caution as construction vehicles enter/exit the roadway.

• 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. FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE ACTIVE WORK ZONE.

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Estimated completion is early 2024. 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.

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 underground water main along Corkscrew Road from Wayside Lane to the western limits of the project. Wayside Lane will be reduced to one lane and flaggers will be on site to help guide traffic around the work zone. The work on Wayside Lane will begin Monday, April 1, and is expected to take 2-3 days.

• Crews are installing a force main on the north side of Corkscrew Road.

• FPL will be mobilizing to site to begin power pole installation throughout the project.

• The contractor is scheduled to be clearing vegetation and performing earthwork during daytime hours.

• Crews are scheduled to install fencing on the east end of the project.

• Crews are installing erosion control and traffic control devices throughout the project.

• The contractor is identifying existing utility locations throughout the project. Crews may be working close to the roadway. Motorists are asked to drive with caution.

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Estimated completion is spring 2026. Project cost is approximately $27 M. The contractor is Bergeron Land Development, Inc. 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: Crews have moved traffic to the permanent lanes on the Sanibel Causeway. 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 expect one lane of eastbound travel to continue from the toll plaza to Port Comfort Road on the south (beach) side of McGregor Boulevard. The shoulder (south/beach side) remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS. This closure is necessary for crew to install underground devices (marine mattresses) to reinforce the shoreline. Work activities include clearing vegetation and earthwork. This closure is expected to be in place through April 2024. The contractor may intermittently use this lane for materials delivery.

• Motorists traveling westbound on McGregor Boulevard may experience short delays for FHP to stop vehicles to allow materials deliveries to access the staging area at Punta Rassa.

• Crews continue earthwork and debris removal along the causeway islands. Please expect construction equipment periodically entering/leaving the travel lanes when necessary. The contractor is limiting this interruption during peak hours.

• The westbound merge location is now west of the toll plaza. Motorists are urged to use caution and obey the 20 MPH speed limit. Construction vehicles and equipment continue to enter/exit the staging area near this location.

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.

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 March 28, 2024, to April 3, 2024, 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 March 28, 2024, to April 3, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weather permitting) on the following roadways:

Stringfellow Road

Tipton Drive

Barrancas Avenue

Avenue D

Bokeelia Road

Avenue E

Pineland Road

York Rd

Harbor Drive

Hancock Bridge Parkway

Orange Grove Boulevard

Gladiolus Drive

College Parkway

Lehigh Acres (various local & collector street locations)

Joel Boulevard (excluding Bell Blvd Intersection)

Pavement Maintenance will be conducting paving operations on Pine Island starting April 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024. Work will be conducted during the day, between the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. On April 1, 2024, we will start with the milling followed with an overlay of new asphalt:

Ann Arbor Dr from EOP to Oakland Dr

Meadowlark Ln from Wausau Ave to EOP

Linden Ln from Oakland Dr to Stringfellow Rd

Church St from Pine Island Rd NW to Wood Smoke St

Wood Smoke St from Sunset Ln to Church St

Short St from Sunset Ln to Wood Smoke St

Sunset Ln from Trotwood Av to Sunset Ln

Trotwood Ave from Sunset Ln to Church St

Frankie Lane Dr from EOP to Pine Island Rd NW

Pine Island Rd NW from EOP to Stringfellow Rd

Habitat Trl from Pine Island Rd NW to Habitat Cir

Habitat Cir from Habitat Trl to Habitat Trl

Curlew Dr – Parking area N side of Curlew Dr

Stringfellow Rd from Oleander St to York Dr

Oleander St from EOP to Stringfellow Rd

1st Ave from Oleander St to EOP

6th Ave from Bamboo St to Oleander St

7th Ave from Bamboo St to Oleander St

Sanibel Blvd from Bayview Ave to Stringfellow Rd

York Rd from EOP to Stringfellow Rd

If you have any questions, please contact Paving@leegov.com

Bonita Beach Road East of Interstate 75 East to Radio Tower Road Bonita Springs – Fort Myers (B220294DWJ) – Countywide Sidewalk Repair Project): Scott Commercial Contracting LLC will be performing sidewalk repair improvements beginning Monday, December 4, 2023, and continuing through March 31, 2024 (except for on holidays). Removal of and repair of damaged concrete sidewalk will be performed under county contract B220294DWJ on both the south and north side of Bonita Beach Road East of I-75 to Radio Tower Road in Bonita Springs as directed by Lee County personnel. The outside (right) lane of westbound traffic and east bound traffic on Bonita Beach Road just East of Interstate 75 will be the areas subject to lane closures utilizing FDOT indexes 102-615 & 102-613. Also, the sidewalk on the north and south sides 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 to 3:00 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.

Winkler Road South of Cypress Lake Drive to Summerlin Road Fort Myers (B220294DWJ) – Countywide Sidewalk Repair Project: Scott Commercial Contracting LLC will be performing sidewalk repair improvements beginning Monday, February 12, 2024, and continuing through March 31, 2024 (excluding Holidays). Removal of and repair of damaged concrete sidewalk will be performed under county contract B220294DWJ on both the west and east sides of Winkler Road South of Cypress Lake Drive to Summerlin Road in Fort Myers. The outside lanes of both southbound & northbound traffic on Winkler Road just south of Cypress Lake Drive will be the first area subject to lane closures utilizing FDOT indexes 102-602 & 102-613. Also, the sidewalks in both directions will be closed separately at different times and detoured as needed per Index FDOT 102-660. Periodic lane closures for southbound and northbound lanes of Winkler Rd will occur between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM on weekdays as needed when equipment cannot avoid blocking the travel lanes.

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 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.

TRESSPASSING 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.

• Motorists are advised that on Monday, April 1, and Tuesday, April 2, flagging operations will be in place to allow for paving on the east side of the bridge, on the north side of Estero Boulevard.

• Traffic will shift to the temporary road on the north side of Estero Boulevard on Monday, April 8.

• Crews continue driving and installing 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 duration of the project.

• Crews will continue performing earthwork throughout the project area.

• Trolley stops are available at the south entrance to Black Island (Lovers Key Resort) for those traveling to Fort Myers Beach and across the street from Black Island (Lovers Key Resort) for those traveling to Lovers Key and Bonita Springs. Travelers are asked to wait behind the concrete barrier until ready to board the trolley.

• Pedestrians will be directed to use sidewalk on one side of the roadway through the construction area.

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 from the Big Carlos Pass Bridge is restricted due to construction activities.

North Lee County Wellfield Expansion Phase IIIA Project – Fort Myers (ROW2022-00030): Nalle Grade Road between Nalle Grade Park to Nalle Road – RPU will be completing the Raw Water Main tie-ins via open cut and testing of the Raw Water Main from January 15, through March 30, 2024. 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 9:00 AM to 4:00 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 Nalle Grade Road to Sedgefield Road – RPU will be commencing the Raw Water Main tie-ins via open cut and testing of the Raw Water Main from January 22, through April 30, 2024. Work will be performed along Nalle Road from Nalle Grade Road to Sedgefield heading south towards Sedgefield Road. Southbound lane along Nalle Road from Nalle Grade Road to Sedgefield Road will be subject to temporary daily lane closures. Traffic will be maintained with flagmen and opened up daily. Working hours shall be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Any questions, please contact Victor Menocal at vmenocal@rpucorp.com; or (305) 776-8181.

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.

• Homestead Road N & Plaza Drive; Homestead Road N & Beth Stacey Boulevard:

o Monday, April 01, 2024 – Friday, April 05, 2024, there may be intermittent lane closures from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM as crews will be performing curbing and sidewalk improvements.

The work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen conditions and weather may affect this schedule.

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

Estero Boulevard between Crescent Street and Eucalyptus Court; as well as Aberdeen Avenue and Mound Road – Fort Myers Beach (ROW2023-00705): Blue Streak LLC. will be performing Directional Boring, Handhole placement, Fiber Pulling and restoration continuing from March 20, 2024 through May 6, 2024. Fiber facilities will be placed within the right of way. All work will be completed within the right of way, lane closure sidewalk closures will be required and a moving MOT plan for such closures will be submitted appropriately through our vendor SCOTTS Safety. Working hours will be from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM on weekdays. For further information, please contact Nicholas Novo at (305) 915-9127 or nnovo@bluestreakllc.com.

Leisure Lane to Del Prado Boulevard N along US 41 – North Fort Myers (FDOT Permit #2022-H-192-00135): Accurate Drilling Systems, Inc. will be performing utility improvements beginning Monday, October 30, 2023, and will continue through July 19, 2024. Asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalk, concrete curbing, and utility improvements will be performed. US 41 will not have any lane closures. For further information, please contact Mario Acevedo at (863) 517‐4124 or ace@accuratedrilling.com. Bob’s Barricades will provide maintenance of traffic services 239-656-1183.

Littleton Road Widening Project from Corbett Road to US 41: The project widens Littleton Road from the Corbett Road roundabout east to US 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 summer 2025. Project cost is approximately $20 million. The contractor is Wright Construction Group, Inc.

• Motorists should expect the right turn lane from eastbound Littleton Road to southbound US 41 to be closed during the daytime hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday, April 3 through Friday, April 5 to allow crews to install a new watermain on the south side of Littleton Road.

• Crews continue to install drainage structures within the project limits. Motorists should expect to see flagging operations with minimal delays from 5:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Motorists are advised that traffic has shifted to temporary asphalt on the north side of the existing Littleton Road from Janet Drive to Hutto Road.

MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED THAT LITTLETON ROAD IS AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION ZONE. THE SPEED LIMIT IS 30 MPH THROUGHOUT THE WORK ZONE. SPEEDING FINES ARE DOUBLED WHEN WORKERS ARE PRESENT.

Drivers should also be aware of construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. For further questions, please visit www.LittletonRoadWidening.com or contact Molly Schweers by email at Molly.Schweers@atkinsrealis.com or by phone at 239-271-3418.

Ortiz Avenue Widening from SR 884 (Colonial Boulevard) to SR 82 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard): This project consists of the widening of Ortiz Avenue from 2 lanes to 4 lanes between SR 884 (Colonial Boulevard) and SR 82 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard). The contractor will reconstruct the road with drainage improvements and storm water management facilities. Work also includes installation of new water main and installation of new 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.

• The contractor is scheduled to be surveying the area during daytime hours.

• Crews are installing erosion control and traffic control devices throughout the project.

• The contractor is identifying existing utility locations throughout the project. Crews may be working close to the roadway. Motorists are asked to drive with caution.

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Estimated completion is spring 2026. Project cost is approximately $31 M. The contractor is OHLA USA. For further questions, please visit www.leegov.com or contact Jennifer Dorning by email at Jennifer.Dorning@atkinsrealis.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723.

Pine Manor Neighborhood Sidewalk Repairs: Lee County DOT and their contractor, Pavement Maintenance Inc., will be repairing existing sidewalks in the specified neighborhood starting Wednesday, January 24, 2024, through the end of March. Work times will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Motorists should use caution, as this area will have sporadic lane and sidewalk closures. Please be aware of the signage in this area. The weather may affect start times and dates. For further information, please contact acancel@leegov.com.

Lee County DOT, along with their contractor Preferred Materials Inc. will be paving in locations listed below. Work times will be from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Street

From

To

XELDA AVE S

8TH ST SW

1ST ST SW

FLOYD AVE S

EOP

8TH ST SW

14TH ST SW

EOP

COLIN AVE S

12TH ST SW

DOUGLAS AVE S

EOP

CURTIS AVE S

8TH ST SW

9TH ST SW

15TH ST SW

FLOYD AVE S

FORD AVE S

16TH ST SW

GUNNERY RD S

FLOYD AVE S

17TH ST SW

FLOYD AVE S

EOP

18TH ST SW

FLOYD AVE S

EOP

19TH ST SW

FLOYD AVE S

EOP

FLOYD AVE S

23RD ST SW

15TH ST SW

20TH ST SW

EOP

DOUGLAS AVE S

21ST ST SW

EOP

DOUGLAS AVE S

22ND ST SW

EOP

CURTIS AVE S

DOUGLAS AVE S

23RD ST SW

18TH ST SW

18TH ST SW

DOUGLAS AVE S

CURTIS AVE S

CURTIS AVE S

23RD ST SW

15TH ST SW

16TH ST SW

CURTIS AVE S

CURTIS AVE S

15TH ST SW

EOP

CURTIS AVE S

17TH ST SW

EOP

YVONNE AVE S

19TH ST SW

EOP

YVONNE AVE S

BRUCE AVE S

23RD ST SW

16TH ST SW

21ST ST SW

BRUCE AVE S

YVONNE AVE S

YVONNE AVE S

23RD ST SW

16TH ST SW

18TH ST SW

BRUCE AVE S

YVONNE AVE S

16TH ST SW

BRUCE AVE S

BRUCE AVE S

BRUCE AVE S

EOP

15TH ST SW

11TH ST SW

BRUCE AVE S

YVONNE AVE S

Clipping shoulders will start March 4, 2024, and paving will start March 11, 2024. This work is scheduled to be completed by April 12, 2024. Working hours are from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Motorist should use caution as this area will constructed with 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.

Ben Hill Griffin Parkway Force Main Improvements – Fort Myers (ROW2023-01519): Accurate Drilling Systems, LLC, will commence the installation of a 16-inch force main using the Horizontal Directional Drill method starting Tuesday, February 6, 2024, and continuing through May 28, 2025. Activities including potholing, HDPE pipe fusion, and Horizontal Directional Drilling will be conducted within the right-of-way (ROW). Please note that lane closures will not occur during daytime hours in peak season. Should you require additional information, reach out to Ismael Irigoyen at (863) 517-2838 or via email at ismael@accuratedrilling.com. For traffic maintenance services, Bob’s Barricades can be contacted at (239) 656-1183.

Harlem Heights Neighborhood Sidewalk Repairs: Lee County DOT and their contractor, Pavement Maintenance Inc., will be repairing existing sidewalks in the specified neighborhood starting Monday, February 19, 2024, through the end of March. Work times will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Motorists should use caution, as this area will have sporadic lane and sidewalk closures. Please be aware of the signage in this area. The weather may affect start times and dates. For further information, please contact acancel@leegov.com.

Davis Boulevard & 2nd Street – Fort Myers (ROW2023-00781): ULCS will be installing new OH primary lines and installing/removing 22 power poles to FPL powerlines on the west side of Davis Boulevard, west on De Moya Drive, and north on Isle of Pines Avenue starting February 29, 2024, and continuing through March 29, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Davis Boulevard and Isle of Pines will be subject to lane closures to accommodate the work needed. For any questions, please contact Chad Summeralls at (863) 623-8192. MOT will be provided by AWP. Please contact Sam Bell with any questions regarding the MOT (239) 240-9410.

Lee County DOT, along with their contractor Russ Berner Construction will be paving in locations listed below. Work times will be from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

#

STREET

TO

FROM

7

DORA CIR

EOP

28TH ST W

13

36TH ST SW

EOP

JOAN AV S

14

32ND ST SW

EOP

CONNIE AVE S

15

DAKOTA WAY

LINCOLN BLVD

HARRISON DR

16

VIRGINIA WAY

LINCOLN BLVD

HARRISON DR

17

PARTRIDGE ST

PLATEAU AVE

PHILBERT AVE

18

RAND ST

RANCH AVE

RAWLINGS AVE

19

E 24TH ST

FITCH AV

FITCH AVE

20

E 25TH ST

FITCH AV

ABBOTT AVE

21

FITCH AVE

E 24TH ST

E 25TH ST

Clipping shoulders will start March 11, 2024, and paving will start March 14, 2024. This work is scheduled to be completed by April 25, 2024. Working hours are from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Motorist should use caution as this area will be constructed with 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.

Leeland Heights Boulevard – Mill and Resurface from Arkansas Road to North Road (Night Work):

Lee County DOT, along with their contractor OHLA-USA will continue paving through April 16, 2024. Work times will be from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM.

• March 27, 2024 – Mill and Pave Richmond Avenue N. at Schoolside Drive to Leeland Heights Boulevard W; and

• March 26, 2024 through April 16, 2024 – Mill and Pave Leeland Heights Boulevard from Arkansas Road to North Avenue

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. The plan is to start from the north and move to the south on Richmond Avenue. For further information, please contact paving@leegov.com.

Lehigh Acres Local Road Resurfacing (Day Work): Lee County DOT, along with their contractor OHLA-USA will continue paving from April 18, 2024, through April 23, 2024. Work times will be from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The following streets will be affected:

Street

From

To

FLOYD AVE S

33RD ST SW

23RD ST SW

DOUGLAS AVE S

30TH ST SW

23RD ST SW

24TH ST SW

FLOYD AVE S

DOUGLAS AVE S

28TH ST SW

WEST END OFF OF DOUGLAS AVE S

EAST END OFF OF DOUGLAS AVE S

30TH ST SW

DOUGLAS AVE S

EAST END OFF OF DOUGLAS AVE S

32ND ST SW

FLOYD AVE S

EAST END OFF OF FLOYD AVE S

33RD ST SW

FLOYD AVE S

EAST END OFF OF FLOYD AVE S

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.

Suncoast Neighborhood Sidewalk Repairs: Lee County DOT and their contractor, Pavement Maintenance Inc., will be repairing existing sidewalks in the specified neighborhood starting Monday, March 11, 2024, through the end of April. Work times will be from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Motorists should use caution, as this area will have sporadic lane and sidewalk closures. Please be aware of the signage in this area. The weather may affect start times and dates. For further information, please contact acancel@leegov.com.

NE Corner of the Intersection of Crystal Drive and Dartmouth Street (ROW2024-00118): Irby Construction Company will be replacing (1) wooden pole on the northeast corner of the intersection of Crystal Drive and Dartmouth Street for maintenance purposes. Crystal Drive. could be subject to intermittent lane closures in the westbound lane. This work is to begin at 9:00 AM on March 22, 2024, and will be completed by 3:30 PM on April 2, 2024. 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.

29th Street SW – Physical Address: 4852 29th Street SW. Lehigh Acres (ROW2023-01528): Irby Construction Company will be replacing (1) new wooden pole on the front left lot corner of 4852 29th Street SW to provide service to new homes. 29th Street SW could be subject to lane closures in the northbound lane. This work is to begin at 9:00 AM on March 25, 2024, and will be completed by 3:30 PM on April 2, 2024. 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.

San Carlos Boulevard, Ft. Myers (ROW2022-01078): San Carlos Boulevard will have an intermittent road closure from Three Oaks Parkway to Sandy Cove Drive for a short time with a detour for a crane setup. Once crane has been setup, there will be an intermittent east bound lane closure in the same location with flagging. Also, Three Oaks Parkway southbound outside intermittent lane closures from San Carlos Boulevard down to Pine Chase Drive. All work being performed is for maintenance purposes. The work will be performed on March 28, 2024, from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. For further information, please contact Cole Bryan at (863) 268-3941 or jbryan@irbyconstruction.com. Irby Construction Company will also provide maintenance of traffic services.

Hemmingway Pointe at 2951 Buckingham Road – Fort Myers (ROW2023-00541): Haskins, Inc. will be doing road construction (paving). Starting at Drawdy Court, the north and southbound lane will continue to be subjected to nighttime lane closures with flagging operations from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, April 3rd and 4th, 2024. For further information, please contact Greg Collier at (239) 300-8818.

Three Oaks Parkway from Alico Road to San Carlos Boulevard: Lee County DOT, along with Ajax Paving Industries of FL (contractor), will be milling and resurfacing Three Oaks Parkway from Alico Road to San Carlos Boulevard. Miscellaneous side streets, turn lanes, and turnouts will also be getting resurfaced. The project is tentatively scheduled to start on April 7th, weather permitting, and should be completed by the end of May 2024. There will be intermittent nightly lane closures with traffic pattern changes. Please pay attention to all signage and flaggers. Please note the work hours will be from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday. Stay alert and please no texting in the work zone! For more information, please call Ajax Paving at 239-936-9444.

Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres (ROW 2024-00039) – Irby Construction will begin work on the above referenced permit. There will be multiple pole replacements for maintenance purposes. The work will require an intermittent northbound lane closure with flagging on Gunnery Road, from Ordnance Road to Centennial Boulevard, beginning on April 2, 2024, through April 12, 2024, from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. For further information, please contact Cole Bryan at (863) 268-3941 or jbryan@irbyconstruction.com. Irby Construction Company will also provide maintenance of traffic services.

Ben Hill Griffin Parkway Force Main Improvements – Fort Myers (ROW2023-01519): Accurate Drilling Systems, LLC. will be performing installation of 18″ force main by Horizontal Directional Drill method, beginning on Thursday, April 4th, 2024, and continuing through June 28th, 2024. The outside (right) lane of northbound traffic on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, between Garofalo Way and Corkscrew Road, will be subject to lane closures. The closures will be in sections as we advance with the drilling activities. The closure of the northbound right lane will occur between the hours of 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on weekdays. For further information, please contact Ismael Irigoyen at (863) 517-2838 or ismael@accuratedrilling.com. Bob’s Barricades will provide maintenance of traffic services (239) 656-1183.

2. Bridge Maintenance

John Morris Bridge: Lee County DOT and its contractor, Razorback Construction, will perform maintenance activities on the John Morris Bridge. This project includes repairs to the underside deck and substructure. During the project duration, sporadic lane closures might be necessary. Therefore, motorists and pedestrians are urged to use extra caution in this area. The activities will begin on March 25, 2024, and are estimated to be completed by July 6, 2024. Please contact Avelino Cancel at (239)533-9400 or email acancel@leegov.com for further information.

3. Street Lighting Maintenance

Palm Beach Boulevard (SR-80)/Orange River Bridge: Lee County DOT Traffic will be performing street lighting maintenance on Palm Beach Boulevard/Orange River Bridge on Saturday, April 06, 2024, and on Tuesday, April 09, 2024. Motorists are urged to use extra caution, as the eastbound outside lane will be closed from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For further information, please contact Ryan Kirsch at (239) 896-8074.

Source: Lee County Department of Transportation