Lee County Department of Transportation 1500 Monroe Street Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239) 533-8580 (239) 485-8520 Fax
Roadwatch Update November 5 – November 11, 2020
Sanibel Causeway, Center Island U-turn Lane, Sanibel (ROW2019-00792): DBE Utility Services will be performing subaqueous boring for underground utilities construction work. The work will be done on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists and pedestrians should use caution, as the center island northbound u-turn lane will be closed. Please be aware of signage in this area. For further information, please contact Ryan Goltzene at 863-484-0343 or Shawn Larche at 561-293-6620.
SR 865/Gladiolus Drive at Parker Promenade: Construction project: Crews are improving drainage on Gladiolus Drive near Parker Promenade. This week, crews will be working on the roadway striping. • On Wednesday, November 4, 2020, crews will begin lining the drainage pipe underneath Gladiolus Drive and will temporarily close: o US 41 northbound inner left turn lane o Gladiolus Drive westbound inside lane Expected completion is early November 2020, weather permitting. The contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC. For further information, please contact Brian Bollas, FDOT, at 813.262.8549.
Homestead Rd at Pinewood Blvd (ROW2020-00743) 44 Homestead Road S, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936: T.W. Nelson, Inc. will be constructing multiple drive entrances, and sidewalk & curb improvements. Work will start Monday, November 16, 2020 and continue to Sunday, January 24, 2021. There will be periodic right lane closures on Homestead Rd S from Pinewood Blvd to Marble Brook Blvd, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. There will be occasional flagging operations on Marble Brook Blvd. to direct traffic.
The westside southbound sidewalk on Homestead Road will be closed from the crosswalk at Arthur Ave to Marble Brook Blvd.; and both crosswalks at the entrance to Veterans Park will
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
Motorists - Please use caution when traveling in work zone areas be closed during this time. T.W. Nelson, Inc will be handling traffic control. For further information, please contact Dustin Cash at 239-478-1688 or [email protected]
Memoli Lane at Cypress Lakes Manor, Fort Myers (ROW2020-00483): Homewood Holdings LLC will be performing parking lot improvements beginning Monday, November 9, 2020 and continuing through Friday, November 13, 2020 at 1490 Memoli Lane. Crews will be installing concrete during the daytime hours of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be no lane closures. For further information, please contact John Blum at 239-900-6331 or Jennifer Keese at 239-574-7477 or email [email protected].
Nalle Grade Road, Nalle Road, Durrance Road, Slater Road, North Fort Myers (ROW2020- 00311): Tierra Inc. will be performing soil borings in the rights-of way on the following roads: • Nalle Grade Road from Haskins Road to Nalle Road • Nalle Road from Nalle Grade Road to Sedgefield Road • Durrance Road from Deal Road to Rambo Lane • Slater Road from Rich Road to Nalle Grade Road Work will begin on Monday, November 9, 2020 and continue through Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Motorists are urged to use caution, as there will be lane closures and flagmen directing traffic in the work areas from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bob’s Barricades and Tierra Inc. will provide maintenance of traffic services. For further information, please call Tom Musgrave and Susan Fries at 813-989-1354.
Plantation Road, Fort Myers (ROW2020-00469): Mitchell & Stark Inc. will be performing landscaping, irrigation main installation, directional boring, and paving on Plantation Road in the northbound inside lane, between Idlewild Street and Bonavie Cove Drive, for a future left-turn lane at the entrance to The Carlton of Fort Myers. Work will begin on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 and continue through Saturday, November 21, 2020. Motorists should use caution, as there will be intermittent lane closures in the work area from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mitchell & Stark will provide maintenance of traffic services. For further information, please call Chris Anderson at 239-250-9789 or email [email protected].
Sanibel Causeway Bridge: On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, Lee County will inspect the Sanibel Causeway Bridge Structure A over San Carlos Bay. All the work will be performed over the bridge on a snooper truck. During this period, Lee County will do several "Lane Shifts" to accommodate the Snooper Truck and the bridge's inspection equipment on the required locations. Traffic will be slowed down. For further information, please contact Avelino Cancel at 239-533-9400.
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
Motorists - Please use caution when traveling in work zone areas
Street Lighting Maintenance: Michael G. Rippe Parkway Overpass: On Saturday, November 14, 2020, Lee County DOT Traffic will be performing street lighting maintenance on Michael G. Rippe Parkway overpass. Motorists should use caution, as there will be lane closures in the outside lanes from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Three Oaks Parkway: On Saturday, November 21, 2020, Lee County DOT Traffic will be performing street lighting maintenance on Three Oaks Pkwy from Winged Foot Dr. to Three Oaks Middle School. Motorists should use caution, as there will be a lane closure in the inside southbound lane from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
For further information, please contact Ryan Kirsch at 239- 896-8074 or [email protected]
Striping Maintenance: Lee County DOT will be performing a moving operation with traffic delays on 11-5-20 through 11-11-20 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting) on the following roadways:
American Colony Blvd Intercom Dr Commerce Lakes Dr Jetport Commerce Pkwy Daniels 9300 Jetport Loop Danport Blvd Kings Crossing Rd Eagle Ridge Dr Lee Blvd Fiddlesticks Blvd Penzance Blvd Gateway Blvd Saddle Rd Griffin Dr Twin Eagle Lane Intersection Markings: Intermittent lane closures and delays are possible on 11-5-20 through 11-11-20 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting) on the following roadways:
Cypress Lake Dr Six Mile Cypress
For further information, please call Randy Hart at 239-533-9500.
Three Oaks Pkwy – Fort Myers (ROW2019-00205): Haskins, Inc. will be installing a turn lane beginning on Monday, October 12th, 2020 and continuing through Monday, October 26th, 2020. Milling and overlay will be performed on Friday, November 6, 2020. Motorists are urged to use caution, as there will be intermittent lane closures while crews work during
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
Motorists - Please use caution when traveling in work zone areas the day from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For further information, please call Ben Elwell at 239-289- 3629. Acme Barricades will provide MOT (maintenance of traffic).
Lee County local roads paving project: A contractor will be paving various local roads in Lee County beginning Monday, November 2, 2020 through May 2, 2020 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Motorists should use caution, as there will be lane closures and uneven pavement in this area. Please be aware of signage in this area. Weather may affect start times and dates. For further information, please call Dirk Danley or Jeremy Norvell at 239-533-9305 or 533-9300, or email [email protected]. # StreetName From To 1 Huber Rd Marmaduke Ln Nalle Grade Rd 2 Everhart Dr Tucker Ln Payne 3 Wooley Dr Payne Ln Tucker Ln 4 Sevigny Dr Tucker Ln Payne 5 Nault Dr Tucker Ln Case Ln 6 Payne Ln Breeze Dr Hart DR 7 Payne Ln Tolles Dr McDaniel Dr 8 Tolles Dr Payne Ln Gish Ln 9 Heck Dr Case ln N EOP 10 Everhart Dr Case ln Gish Ln 11 Case Ln Hart Dr McDaniel Dr 12 Case Ln Breeze Dr Nault Dr 13 Cantor Ln Breeze Dr McDaniel Dr 14 Bahia Ln McDaniel Dr Hart DR 15 Suncoast Dr Bahia Ln S EOP 16 N Second St Laurel Dr Pine Drop Ln 17 Shadow Pine Rd Wolf Run Ln Horizon Rd 18 Mirror Lake Dr Wolf Run Ln Willow Stream Ln 19 Wolf Run Ln Willow Stream Ln E EOP 20 Gardenia Cir E Donald Rd Gardenia Cir W 21 Foxlake Dr New Post Rd Crstal Lake Dr 22 Glick Dr Bayshore Rd Chalmer Dr 23 Chalmer Dr Glick Dr Bayshore Rd 24 Donna Ln Glick Dr S EOP 25 Lane St Sadler Rd W EOP
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
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26 Ollie St Dora Dr E EOP 27 Dora Dr Bayshore Rd Bayline Dr 28 Shanle Dr Dora Dr Temple Ter 29 Beachwood Dr E Marianna Ave Becker Dr 30 Woodward Ave San Jose St Santa Cruz St 31 Santa Cruz St Woodward Ave E EOP 32 Riverside Ave Capital ST 60' South 33 Pineapple Ln Herron Rd N Cleveand Ave 34 Brown Rd Evergreen Rd N EOP 35 Marillo Ln Piney Rd W EOP 36 Maranatha Dr Oakley Ave N EOP 37 Oakley Ave Piney Rd Evergreen Rd 38 Gail St Evergreen Rd S EOP 39 Lamar Rd Pondella Rd Bobby Ct 40 Harbor Dr Lavin Ln E EOP 41 East North Shore Ave Lavin Ln N Tamiami Trl 42 West North Shore Ave Standish Cir N Tamiami Trl 43 Third Way Oak St Cabana Ave 44 Fourth Way Oak St Cabana Ave 45 Sixth Way Oak St S EOP 46 Eight Way Oak St S EOP 47 Cross St Moody Rd E EOP 48 Iris Dr April Ln E EOP 49 April Ln Iris Dr S EOP 50 Pine Lake DR Pondella Rd Brynmar Dr 51 Biscayne Brynmar Dr Pondella Rd 52 Brynmar Dr PIneLake Dr Biscayne 53 Brynmar Dr Westwood Dr Pinelake Rd 54 Westwood Dr Pondella Rd Brynmar Dr 55 River Forest Dr River Forest Dr E EOP 56 Bahama Ave Seventh St Eighth St 57 Upcohall Ave Fourth St Fifth St 58 First St Upcohall Ave E Cypress Ave 59 River Rd Mackaboy Ct Oak Hammock Ln
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60 Higginbotham Rd Peace Rd Orange River Blvd 61 Luckett Rd Staley Farms Rd Luckett Rd Ext 62 Michigan Heiman Ave Apollo Dr 63 Mars St Ortiz Ave Golden Lake Rd 64 Dean St Ortiz Ave E EOP 65 Alta Vista Ave Palm Beach Rd S EOP 66 Arlington Ave E Riverside Dr Cypress Ln 67 Fountain Ave Tropical Dr McGregor Blvd 68 Tropical Dr S Grove Ave Rose Ln 69 Ione Dr Winkler Rd W EOP 70 2nd St Danley Dr S EOP 71 1st St Danley Dr S EOP 72 Corporate Ct College Pkwy N EOP 74 Kenwood Ln College Pkwy S Cleveland Ave 75 North Town & River Dr W EOP McGregor Blvd 76 Brevity Ln N Waterway Dr N Town & River Dr 77 North Waterway Dr E EOP E Town & River Rd 78 East Town & River Rd N Waterway Dr N Town & River Rd 79 Old McGregor Blvd McGregor Blvd Tulane Dr 80 Jetport Loop S End of Co Maint Treeline Ave S 81 Jetport Loop W Jetport Loop W Jetport Loop 82 Jetport Loop W Jetport Loop N End of Co Maint. 83 Old US 41 Alico Rd Thomas Rd 84 Azure Rd Coral Dr Buena Vista Rd 85 Cypress Point Rd Sea Island Dr E EOP 86 Bocilla Ln Silver Tarpon Ct E EOP 87 Raintree Dr Bokeelia Rd Grande Pine Rd 88 Caloosa Dr Clubhouse Dr Pacosin Ct 89 Valeria Rd Stringfellow Rd Valeria Rd 90 Bonita Rd Marlin Rd Dolphin Rd 91 Alcorn St Harry St Stringfellow Rd 92 Flint Ln Flint Ln Flint Ln 93 Judith Rd Wausau Ave Judith Rd 94 Tropical Point Dr Sabal Ave Cove St
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
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95 Seventh Ave Oleander St Date St 96 Fourth Ave Palm Ave Rose Ave 97 Egret Ct Eighth Ave S EOP 98 Gull Ct Eighth Ave S EOP 99 Teal CT Eighth Ave N EOP 100 Tern Ct Eighth Ave N EOP
1. Road Work/Maintenance/Improvements:
Alico Road Widening from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to west of Airport Haul Road - Construction Project: This project consists of widening Alico Road to four lanes. The project also includes medians and multi-use paths.
• Lee County Department of Transportation urges bicyclists to avoid Alico Road between Ben Hill Griffin Parkway and Airport Haul Road. This is an active construction site with limited shoulders and should be avoided for safety purposes.
• Expect large vehicles entering and exiting Alico Road. Motorists should use caution in the area.
• Expect intermittent lane closures at the intersection of Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.
The contractor is Tomahawk Construction. The project cost is $18 million. The project is expected to be completed by late spring 2021. For further questions, please contact Kris Cella at 239-337-1071 or [email protected].
Buckingham Road at SR 82 (ROW2019-00848): Lee Mar Building and Construction Corp. will be installing drainage improvements and adding east and west turn lanes on the northeast corner of Buckingham Road and SR 82. The project will start on Friday, September 18, 2020 and will be completed in November 2020. Motorists are urged to use caution in the work zone, as there will be lane closures and lane shifts from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Bob’s Barricades will provide MOT (maintenance of traffic). For further information, please contact James Thompson, at Lee Mar, 239-481-2613 or [email protected].
Corkscrew Road between Fire House Lane and Wildblue Blvd (ROW2020-00294): FLA SOL will be directional drilling and installing 6-inch conduit for system expansion. MasTec will then be installing concrete splice boxes along the way from Friday, August 21, 2020, through Thursday, November 19, 2020. Motorists should use caution, as there will be temporary lane
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
Motorists - Please use caution when traveling in work zone areas closures in the work zone from approximately 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on the specified dates. For further questions, please call Wayne Roberts from MasTec at 239-345-0614.
Corkscrew Road and Wildblue Blvd (ROW2020-00267): FLA SOL will be directional drilling and installing 6-inch conduit for system expansion. MasTec will then be installing switch cabinets beginning on Monday, August 17, 2020, through Friday, November 13, 2020. Motorists should use caution, as there will be temporary lane closures in the work zone from approximately 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on the specified dates. For further questions, please call Wayne Roberts from MasTec at 239-345-0614.
Corkscrew Road between Wildblue Blvd and Midnight Blue Ct. (ROW2020-00316): FLA SOL will be directional drilling and installing 6-inch conduit for System Expansion. MasTec will then be installing concrete splice boxes along the way from Wednesday, August 19, 2020, through Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Motorists should use caution, as there will be temporary lane closures in the work zone from approximately 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM on the specified dates. For further questions, please call Wayne Roberts from MasTec at 239-345- 0614.
Lee County RWA – November 4, 2020
Estero Boulevard Construction – reFRESH Estero Boulevard/Waterlines – Strandview Avenue to the south end of the island.
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 Strandview Avenue to the south end of the Island. Motorists may experience daytime and nighttime intermittent one-lane traffic on Estero Boulevard. Flaggers will alternate traffic frequently, but motorists should expect delays. Motorists may experience momentary delays while crews move materials for the construction activities. Crews are expected to work Monday through Friday and most Saturdays.
Strandview Avenue to Lazy Way – Motorists may experience intermittent closures while crews work on the center lane drainage system.
Lazy Way to Aberdeen Avenue - Northbound traffic is shifted to the center lane for bay side work.
Aberdeen Avenue to north of Mound Road
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
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• Southbound traffic is currently shifted to the center lane while crews work on the beach side. • Aberdeen Avenue to Lanark Avenue - Friday, November 6 or Monday, November 9, crews are expected to shift Estero Boulevard traffic toward the beach for bay side work. • Lanark Avenue to north of Mound Road - southbound traffic will continue to use the center lane while crews continue work on the beach side.
North of Mound Road to Flamingo Street - The center lane is closed for storm drain installation. • Barrels separate the northbound and southbound lanes. Motorists should expect to make U-turns when accessing properties on the opposite side of the road from the travel lane. Motorists exiting side streets and driveways from north of Aberdeen Avenue to Flamingo Street must make right turns onto Estero Boulevard and then make a U-turn.
Flamingo Street to Albatross Street - North and southbound traffic is shifted to the bay side while crews work on the beach side.
Albatross Street to Redfish Road - North and southbound traffic is shifted to the beach side while crews work on the bay side.
Redfish Road to the south end of the island - North and southbound traffic is shifted to the bay side.
This schedule may be subject to change due to inclement weather and unforeseen underground conditions. For further questions, please contact Cella Molnar & Associates at 239-337-1071.
Lee County RWA – November 4, 2020
Hanson Street Extension, Phase II from Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard to Ortiz Avenue
The City of Fort Myers is building the second phase of the Hanson Street Extension from west of Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard to Ortiz Avenue. The project includes building new roadway, installing new sanitarty sewer force main, and potable and reclaim water mains. The Hanson Street Extension project also includes six-foot sidewalks, seven-foot bike lanes, and two roundabouts. One roundabout will be located at the Hanson Street and Veronica S.
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
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Shoemaker Boulevard intersection and another will be located at the Hanson Street Extension and Ortiz Avenue intersection. The project is anticipated to be completed at the end of 2020.
HANSON STREET AND VERONICA S. SHOEMAKER BOULEVARD FINAL PAVE NIGHTTIME/OVERNIGHT BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. Beginning at 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., Wednesday, November 11 through Monday, November 16 (excluding Friday and Saturday nights) crews are scheduled to mill and final pave the following areas: • Hanson Street from Work Drive to Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard • Veronica S. Shoemaker Boulevard roundabout and just north and south of the roundabout
Motorists at driveways and side streets may experience ingress/egress delays when the paver is at your driveway or side street. Motorists may experience traffic lane reductions during this work and should expect delays.
This schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather and unforeseen underground conditions.
ORTIZ AVENUE • Two lanes of traffic are maintained on the east side of Ortiz Avenue with one lane in each direction from Bruce Herd Lane (Eastwood Golf Course entrance) north one mile.
• The speed limit has been reduced to 20 mph through the Ortiz Avenue future roundabout.
• Beginning Monday, November 9, crews are scheduled to pave the closed Ortiz Avenue lanes.
Motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists should use extreme caution.
For further questions, please contact Cella Molnar & Associates by calling 239-337-1071 or email [email protected].
Lee Blvd at James Ave N, Lehigh Acres (ROW2020-00459): T.W. Nelson, Inc. along with B.J. Enterprises will be installing multiple drive entrances, sidewalk & curb improvements, and directional bore along with sewer and water line tie ins. Work will start on Monday, October 26, 2020 and continue to January 24, 2021.
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
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Motorists are urged to use caution in the work areas, as there will be periodic right lane closures Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm, on the following roadways: • Lee Blvd westbound from Irving Ave N to James Ave N • Lee Blvd eastbound from Lee St to Jack Ave N • James Ave N between Lee Blvd and 5th St W with closure of the turn lane on eastbound Lee Blvd turning north onto James Ave N.
T.W. Nelson, Inc will be handling traffic control with a flagging operation. For further information, please contact Dustin Cash at 239-478-1688 or [email protected]
Littleton Road – Kismet Parkway Realignment: Construction Project: The project realigns the Littleton Road/Kismet Parkway intersection at NE 24th Avenue and adds a roundabout at the intersection of Littleton and Corbett Roads. The contractor will also add bike lanes, sidewalks, intersection lighting, and drainage improvements. Old Littleton Road will remain accessible.
• Please be aware of NEW STOP SIGNS ON NE 24th AVENUE at the intersection of Littleton Road/Kismet Parkway. Cross traffic does not stop at Littleton Road/Kismet Parkway.
• Traffic has been shifted to the new segment of Littleton Road, which intersects NE 24th Avenue at Kismet Parkway and continues through the new roundabout at Corbett Road.
• Currently, temporary signals control when vehicles enter the roundabout. These signals allow crews to continue work in the area. The signals will be removed in the coming weeks as work is completed.
Estimated completion is end of 2020. Project cost is approximately $2 million. The contractor is Thompkins Contracting, Inc. For further questions, please visit www.LittletonRoadWidening.com or contact Jennifer Dorning at 239-338-7723.
McGregor Blvd & College Pkwy/Cape Coral Bridge overpass: Lee County D.O.T, along with a contractor, will be adding dual right turn lanes onto southbound McGregor Blvd. We will also be upgrading some sidewalk and crosswalks and signal work in that area. Expect daytime and some nighttime lane closures in that area. Work will begin the week of October 26, 2020 and continue through April 2021. Please contact Lou Serao with LCDOT for any questions, 239-533-9300.
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
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McGregor Blvd / Tanglewood Pkwy Force Main Replacement, Fort Myers: Andrew Sitework will be installing a new force main for Lee County BOCC along McGregor Blvd. through the Whiskey Creek Dr. intersection, within the Greenbriar Dr., and Tanglewood Pkwy. intersections. The new force main then continues east along the north side of Tanglewood Pkwy to Tanglewood Riverside Elementary School. Construction will begin on Monday, October 19, 2020 and will continue through June 18, 2021. This work will require periodic lane closures, detours, and the use of Flag Man Operations in order to install the new force main. Motorists and pedestrians should use caution in the work zones as crews are on site. Maintenance of traffic (MOT) will be provided by Bob’s Barricades throughout the site and updated regularly. For further information, please call Shawn Fields at 239-834-3746, or David Matos at 239-264-6231.
SR 867/McGregor Boulevard from Dean Way to River Palm Court: Florida Department of Transportation Construction Project: Crews will be installing new drainage on the east side of SR 867/McGregor Boulevard from Dean Way to River Palm Court and on the east side of Shaddelee Lane W.
• Motorists should expect Shaddelee Lane W. closed though late November 2020. Motorists should follow detour signs and use caution as crews work in the roadway.
Lane closures will occur during nighttime/overnight hours from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Motorists should expect delays and use caution while traveling in this area. Estimated project completion is early spring 2021. The contractor is American Pipeline Construction. For further questions, contact Lisa Macias, Cella Molnar & Associates, at 239-337-1071.
Pine Island Road, Pine Island: Cabana Construction will be installing water line pipe on Pine Island Road between Nikkis Lane and Betsy Parkway. Starting on Thursday, May 28, 2020, there will be intermittent lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cabana Construction will provide maintenance of traffic (MOT) to control traffic and lane closures. Motorists should use caution in the work zone area. Work is expected to be completed by November 28, 2020. For further information, please contact Kenneth Cabana at 239-980-9405.
SR 82 from Alabama Road to the Lee/Hendry County Line: Florida Department of Transportation Construction Project: Crews will be widening SR 82 to four lanes from Alabama Road to the Lee/Hendry County line.
• Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures on SR 82 during daytime and nighttime/overnight hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m.
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to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday throughout the duration of the project, weather permitting.
• Motorists should expect a traffic shift on SR 82 from Grant Boulevard to Jaguar Boulevard. Motorists will be shifted to the north, with one lane of traffic in each direction. Motorists should follow detour signs and use caution as crews work in the roadway.
• Motorists should expect Naples Avenue closed through late November.
• Motorists should expect Genoa Avenue closed through late November.
Additional work includes construction of a median separating two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, 6.5-foot inside paved shoulders, bike lanes, a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side, and a 10-foot shared-use path on the south side. The project will also add a grass median and LED lighting throughout this segment. The expected completion date is end of 2020. The Contractor is Sacyr Construction. For further questions, contact Lisa Macias, Cella Molnar & Associates, at 239-337-1071.
Stringfellow Road, Pine Island (from the four-way stop, south to St. James City Bridge): A contractor for the Lee County Department of Transportation will be starting a sidewalk/bike path repair project along Stringfellow Road in Pine Island on Monday, September 7, 2020. Villa Fuerte Construction will make repairs on 7.25 miles during the next two months. Motorists should use caution, as there will be intermittent lane closures throughout the day. Signs and flaggers will be on-site. For more information, contact Joey Wilson @ 239-533-9400.
Sunshine Blvd. and 8th St. SW, Lehigh: Lee County DOT, along with their contractor Cougar Construction, LLC, will begin reconstruction of the Sunshine Blvd. and 8th St. SW intersection. This project includes roadway construction, drainage, utilities, signing and pavement markings, improved signalization, and lighting. The project is expected to begin on Monday, November 2, 2020 and be completed by August 2021. During construction, motorists should expect delays when work is active. Drivers and pedestrians should use extra caution in this area. For further questions, please call Alex Slaibe at 239-533-8141.
US 41/Cleveland Avenue from Winkler Avenue to SR 82/Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard: Construction Project: Crews will be installing and relocating utilities and constructing medians on US 41/Cleveland Avenue from Winkler Avenue to SR 82.
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
Motorists - Please use caution when traveling in work zone areas
• Motorists should expect Hanson Street closed on the west side of US 41/Cleveland Avenue.
• Motorists should expect Hanson Street as a right-in/right-out only travel pattern on the east side of US 41/Cleveland Avenue.
• Motorists should expect Linhart Avenue closed on the west side of US 41/Cleveland Avenue.
• Motorists should expect Carrell Road closed at US 41/Cleveland Avenue on Monday and Tuesday, November 9 and 10.
• Motorists should expect side road closures from Winkler Avenue to Victoria Avenue throughout the duration of the project.
• Motorists should expect intermittent northbound and southbound lane closures and detours on US 41/Cleveland Avenue during daytime and nighttime/overnight hours Monday through Friday throughout the duration of the project, weather permitting.
Additional work includes installing drainage structures, pedestrian signals, upgrading signals and lighting, and resurfacing existing highway. The project will be constructed in three segments. Each segment will have the majority of construction completed prior to moving to the next segment. Construction will begin on the first segment from Winkler Avenue to Carrell Road. Crews will work on the west side of the road initially and when that work is completed, they will shift to the east side of Cleveland Avenue/US 41. The expected project completion date is the summer, 2022. The Contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC.
For additional information, contact the Public Information Consultant for the project, Kris Cella, at 239-337-1071 or [email protected].
West Mariana Ave., North Fort Myers: Lee County DOT will be making drainage improvements and adding sidewalk on West Mariana Ave. between N. Tamiami Trail and Piney Road. Construction is expected to begin on Monday, August 31, 2020, and be completed by the end of 2020. The project will include intermittent daytime lane closures (9am-4pm) within the referenced area. Motorists, as well as pedestrians, should use extra caution in this area during construction. For additional questions or concerns, please contact DJ Padgett at 239-826-6342.
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
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Winkler Road, Fort Myers (ROW2020-00484): ULCS (Utility Lines Construction Services) will be setting power poles for FP&L in the right-of-way on Winkler Road, between Timber Run Court and Big Mangrove Drive. Work will begin on Monday, October 26, 2020 and continue through Monday, January 11, 2021. Motorists are urged to use caution, as there will be lane closures while crews work during the day from 8 AM to 5 PM. Scott Safety will provide MOT (maintenance of traffic.) For further information, please call Kevin Ritter, ULCS, at 239-257-9402.
Winkler Road Sidewalk Project: Lee County DOT along with Denco Construction will be making improvements on Winkler Road between College Parkway and McGregor Boulevard. Work will include water main replacement, drainage improvements and a new sidewalk along the east side of Winkler. The project is expected to begin on Monday, February 24, 2020 and be completed by December 2020. • After April 12, 2020, daytime lane closures will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This will be a flagging operation in the work zone. Drivers and pedestrians should use extra caution while traveling through this area. For further questions or concerns, please call DJ Padgett, Lee County DOT, at 239-533-9300.
2. Bridge Maintenance
Big Carlos Bridge Maintenance: A contractor for Lee County DOT will be performing maintenance work on the Big Carlos Bridge. The activities are scheduled to start on Monday, September 28, 2020, and should be completed by November 20, 2020. Motorists should use caution, as there will be sporadic lane closures. For further information, please call Avelino Cancel at 239-533-9400.
Matlacha Bridge #124134: Lee County DOT Operations will be performing test draws and emergency procedure training at the Matlacha drawbridge on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Expect 30-minute delays during draw bridge openings. For further information, please contact Carlos Hernandez at 239-533-9429.
3. Landscaping
Island Park Road: Lee County will be trimming trees and performing landscape maintenance in the median on Island Park Road at US 41. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, November 9, 2020 and be completed by November 20, 2020. One of the two eastbound left turn lanes to north 41 will be closed. Use caution as men and equipment will
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
Motorists - Please use caution when traveling in work zone areas be moving in and out of the work zone. For further information, please contact Bob DeBrock at 239-533-9425.
Orange River Boulevard: Lee County will be trimming trees on the east side of Orange River Blvd. from S.R. 80 to approximately ¼ mile south of S.R. 80. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, November 9, 2020 and be completed by November 20, 2020. There will be a lane closure northbound on Orange River Blvd. Use caution as Flaggers will be directing traffic around the work zone and men and equipment will be moving in and out of the work zone. For further information, please contact Bob DeBrock at 239-533-9425.
Roadwatch Report November 5 – November 11 2020
Motorists - Please use caution when traveling in work zone areas