Chiquita project focus of open house for public
Residents are encouraged to attend an open house for the Chiquita Corridor Project to hear about the proposed layout, ask questions and share feedback.
“The Chiquita Corridor Project is designed to improve safety and traffic flow along Chiquita Boulevard between Cape Coral Parkway and Veterans Parkway,” Principal Engineer Wendy Williams said. “Proposed improvements include reducing traffic backups, expanding turn-lane capacity and modifying key intersections and connecting side streets. Median areas may also be adjusted to accommodate additional turn lanes and improve vehicle movement through the corridor.”
Residents are invited to attend the open house from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Cape Coral Public Works Operations Center, at 815 Nicholas Parkway E., Cape Coral.
“The city encourages residents and community members to attend, learn more about the proposed improvements and share their feedback on the future of the Chiquita Corridor. Attendees will be able to review the proposed layout for Chiquita Boulevard between Cape Coral Parkway and Veterans Parkway, ask questions, and provide input directly to the project team,” she said.
According to Williams, the project is planned for two phases, with the first phase being Cape Coral Parkway to Southwest 34th Street and the second phase being Southwest 34th Street to Veterans Parkway.
“Construction schedules have not yet been established for either phase,” she said. “Construction will move forward as funding becomes available.”
Williams said the improvements are expected to provide meaningful benefits for those traveling along that section of Chiquita.
“The project is intended to reduce traffic backups, improve operational efficiency and create a safer corridor for all roadway users,” she said.
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