Lee County Department of Transportation 1500 Monroe Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239) 533-8580 (239) 485-8520 Fax ROAD WATCH UPDATE August 17 August 23, 2017 Traffic Maintenance: Signal Maintenance Bonita Springs: Lee County DOT will perform traffic signal maintenance at U.S. 41 and Woods Edge Parkway on August 23, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and then move on to U.S. 41 and Bernwood Parkway. The Lee County Sheriff s Office will direct traffic at these locations as the signals will be off. During the week of August 21 to August 25, 2017, minor signal maintenance will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following intersections with periodic lane closures: Bayshore Rd. & Arcadia Rd. / SR 31 Cypress Lake Dr. & Overlook Dr. Cypress Lake Dr. & Winkler Rd. Cypress Lake Dr. & Panther Lane Cypress Lake Dr. & Reflections Pkwy. / Lake Breeze Dr. US 41 & Grace Avenue Traffic Loop installation will occur on Monday, August 21, at the intersection of Pondella Road and Orange Grove Boulevard in the eastbound direction with periodic lane closures. On Tuesday, August 22, the contractor will install loops at Nicholas Parkway and Academy Boulevard in the westbound lanes with periodic lane closures. Motorists should use caution when traveling near the above intersections. For further questions relating to the above traffic projects, contact Mike Padgett or John Miller at 239-533-9500.
College Parkway & Cape Coral Bridge: Lee County DOT will be doing street light maintenance on College Parkway and the Cape Coral Bridge from U.S. 41 to Del Prado Boulevard on August 16 and 17. Motorists should use caution, as there will be periodic lane closures in the east and west bound lanes between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. For further questions, contact Mike Padgett at 239-533-9500. Tice Street - Box Culvert #NS301 Maintenance: Lee County DOT will perform culvert maintenance on Tice Street starting August 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The project will be completed the same day, weather permitting. For further information, contact Carlos Hernandez at 239-533-9400. Road Maintenance This Week: Striping Maintenance: Lee County DOT will be performing a moving operation with traffic delays on 8-17-17 through 8-23-17 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting) on the following roadways: Boyscout Drive Cape Coral Parkway Colonial Boulevard (Midpoint Bridge S. Cleveland) Del Prado Boulevard Fowler Street Gateway Boulevard Intersection Markings: Intermittent lane closures and delays are possible on 8-17-17 through 8-23-17 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting) on the following roadways: Buttonwood Drive @ San Carlos Boulevard Christiana Way College Parkway Del Prado Boulevard Night work scheduled for Thursday, August 17, 2017: Lee County DOT will be refreshing roadway markings at various locations between 7 p.m. to 4 a.m. (weather permitting). Lane closures and possible delays are expected. Estero Boulevard @ Crescent Street Winkler Road Veterans Parkway
1. Road Work/Maintenance/Improvements: Burnt Store Road from Diplomat Parkway to Van Buren Parkway: Construction Project: This project consists of the initial widening of Burnt Store Road to four lanes (ultimately the future design is for six lanes with a two-lane frontage road). The project also includes installation of conduits under the road for the City of Cape Coral. Motorists should expect intermittent southbound lane closures during nighttime/overnight hours, weather permitting. Motorists should follow detour signs. The speed limit is reduced to 45 miles per hour. Motorists should use caution as construction vehicles enter and exit the roadway. Motorists should expect northbound and southbound nighttime/overnight lane closures along Burnt Store Road from Wednesday, June 21 through Saturday, July 22 as crews construct turn lanes, shoulders, and sidewalk. Van Buren Parkway at the intersection of Burnt Store Road: Northbound and southbound Burnt Store Road motorists must use the new connecting ramp just north of Van Buren Parkway to access Van Buren Parkway. Westbound Van Buren Parkway motorists must also use this ramp to access Burnt Store Road. Motorists should follow detour signs and use extreme caution while driving in this area. Diplomat Parkway at the intersection of Burnt Store Road: Northbound and southbound Burnt Store Road motorists must use the new connecting ramp at NW 12th Terrace to access Diplomat Parkway. Westbound Diplomat Parkway motorists must also use this ramp to access Burnt Store Road. Motorists should follow detour signs and use extreme caution while driving in this area. NW 12th Terrace at the intersection of Burnt Store Road: This intersection will close TEMPORARILY. This road closure will remain in effect for the duration of the project. Motorists should access NW 31st Place via NW 9TH Terrace. Local area residents will have access at all times during construction. NW 14th Terrace at the intersection of Burnt Store Road: This intersection will CLOSE PERMANENTLY. Motorists should access NW 14th Terrace via NW 16th Street. Local area residents will have access at all times during construction.
NW 17th Lane at the intersection of Burnt Store Road: This intersection will CLOSE PERMANENTLY. Motorists should now use NW 16th Street to access the neighborhood. Local area residents will have access at all times during construction. NW 19th Terrace from Burnt Store Road to NW 31st Place will CLOSE PERMANENTLY. Motorists should now use NW 18th Terrace to access the neighborhood. Local area residents will have access at all times during construction. This north segment from Diplomat Parkway to Van Buren Parkway costs $15.3 million and the City of Cape Coral s utility conduits are $550,000. The contractor is Quality Enterprises, USA, Inc. The project is expected to be complete fall 2017. For further questions, please contact Kris Cella or Lisa Macias at 239-337-1071. Corkscrew Road & Alico Road: Lee County DOT will be doing asphalt repairs on Corkscrew Road east of the intersection of Corkscrew and Alico Roads starting August 14 through August 25, 2017. Motorists should use caution, as crews will be working in the east and west bound lanes. Corkscrew Road will be shut down to one lane from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For questions relating to this project, contact Gary Slusar at 239-533-9400. Daniels / Gateway Merge Lane: Lee County DOT will be extending the eastbound merge lane on Daniels Parkway east of Gateway Boulevard. This work will include daytime lane closures until 3 p.m. and will impact both east and westbound traffic. Motorists should use caution in this area. The project is expected to be completed by October 1, 2017. For further questions, call DJ Padgett at 239-826-6342. Lee County RWA Week of August 21, 2017 Estero Boulevard Construction refresh Estero Boulevard/Waterlines Crescent Street to Dakota Avenue Contractors for Fort Myers Beach and Lee County are installing new water main, and sanitary sewer force main, storm drainage, sidewalk and rebuilding roadway on Estero Boulevard from Crescent Street to Madera Road. Motorists may experience daytime and nighttime intermittent one-lane traffic on Estero Boulevard. Flaggers will alternate traffic frequently, but motorists should expect delays. Crews are expected to work Monday through Friday and most Saturdays.
Segment 1 - Crescent Street to Lovers Lane: Two travel lanes will remain open the majority of the time; however, intermittent lane closures may be necessary while crews work on restoration and punch list items. Segment 2 - Lovers Lane to Madera Road: Red Coconut to Mandalay Road Southbound traffic is shifted to the center lane while crews work on the beach side of Estero Boulevard. Gulfview Avenue to Strandview Avenue Northbound traffic is shifted to the center lane while crews work on the bay side of Estero Boulevard. Segment 3 Strandview Avenue to Dakota Avenue: Contractors for Lee County are installing new sanitary sewer force main. Strandview Avenue to Dakota Avenue Northbound traffic is shifted to the center lane while crews install sanitary sewer force main on the bay side of Estero Blvd. For further questions, please contact Cella Molnar & Associates at 239-337-1071. Homestead Road from south of Sunrise Boulevard to north of Alabama Road: Construction Project: This project consists of widening Homestead Road to four lanes. This work will also improve drainage and install new underground utilities. A six-foot sidewalk will be constructed on both sides of the roadway. Motorists should expect lane closures during daytime hours. Project cost is $14.4 million. The contractor is Stevens and Layton, Inc. The project is expected to be complete by the end of 2019. For further questions, contact Lisa Macias, Cella Molnar & Associates at 239-337-1071. Intersection of Homestead Road and Sunrise Boulevard: Crews will install a water main and drainage pipes at the intersection of Homestead Road and Sunrise Boulevard from Monday, August 7 through Friday, August 18 during daylight hours between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Motorists should expect detours, delays, and lane shifts on Sunrise Boulevard. Two lanes on Sunrise Boulevard will be kept open for eastbound/westbound traffic and flaggers will be on site to direct motorists. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to use caution as they travel through the area.
Lehigh Acres Intersection Improvements - Leonard Boulevard and Haviland Avenue: Lee County DOT is currently making improvements to the intersection of Leonard Boulevard and Haviland Avenue. Motorists should use caution when traveling in this area as intermittent lane closures may occur for east and west bound traffic. We anticipate this project to be completed by the end of August 2017. For further questions, contact DJ Padgett at 239-533-9300. Page Park Water Main Improvements: Lee County Utilities Page Park Neighborhood from Danley Drive south to IDD Canal, and from Danley Drive/Airport Road east to 6 th Street. Contractors for Lee County Utilities are replacing water mains throughout Page Park. This project will also replace some fire hydrants. Residents can expect detours during construction. The contractor will be restoring sidewalk and driveway aprons throughout the project. These activities are subject to change due to inclement weather and unforeseen underground conditions. Some driveways will be temporarily closed but businesses and residences will have access throughout the project. Some sidewalks may be closed during the project. Crews are working near the roadway. Drivers and pedestrians should use caution. Project completion is expected early 2018. For more information about this project, contact Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc. at 239-337-1071. Shoulder Repairs: Lee County DOT will begin shoulder repair work on August 17, between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with lane closures at the following locations: Hickory Boulevard from Marimin Drive to McLaughlin Boulevard 8/17 & 8/18 Palomino Lane from Daniels to Penzance Boulevard 8/23 to 8/25 For further questions, contact Jeremy Norvell at 239-533-9423. Traffic - Lee County DOT will be doing traffic signal maintenance on August 14 through August 18, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following intersections: Corkscrew Road & Via Coconut Point, Estero Santa Barbara Boulevard & Trafalgar Parkway, Cape Coral For further questions, contact John Miller at 239-533-9500.
2. Landscaping Improvements: Tree Replacements: Lee County DOT Operations will be managing tree replacements at the various locations listed below with a project completion date of September 15, 2017: Plantation Ext. from Idlewild Drive to Colonial Boulevard Summerlin Road from Gladiolus Drive to Boyscout Drive Palm Beach Blvd. from Prospect Ave. to Orange River Boulevard Hancock Bridge Parkway from SE 24 th Avenue to U.S. 41 Tree Trimming & Removal: Lee County DOT will manage tree trimming along Six Mile Cypress from Metro Parkway northbound to Daniels Parkway. Work is scheduled July 17 to August 28. There will be lane closures that may impact traffic in the area. Lee County DOT will manage tree trimming along the west side of Stringfellow Road from Pineland Road south approximately 3000 feet. Work is scheduled August 21 to August 25, 2017. There will be lane closures that may impact traffic in the area. For further questions, contact Bob DeBrock or Ray Keeling at 239-533-9400. Hannula Landscaping, Inc. will begin tree and shrub planting on U.S. 41 from Sanibel Road to Corkscrew Roads beginning July 24 to September 11, 2017. The inside north and south bound lanes will have intermittent lane closures with MOT (Maintenance of Traffic) set up. During this same timeframe, Hannula Landscaping will also begin tree and shrub planting on Bonita Beach Road from Old 41 to Hickory Boulevard. The inside east and west bound lanes will have intermittent lane closures. Motorists should use caution when traveling in these areas as work hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For further information on this project, contact Ray Keeling at 239-533-9400. McGregor Boulevard & College Parkway Landscaping: Lee County DOT will be doing landscaping maintenance at the following locations: McGregor Boulevard west bound between Kelly Road and John Morris - August 7 to September 1, 2017. Motorists should use caution, as there will be lane closures.
College Parkway off ramp section east bound through Magnolia Point intersection to McGregor off overpass by The Landings August 10 to August 21, 2017. MOT (maintenance of traffic) will be in place with flaggers. For further questions, contact Ray Keeling at 239-533-9400.