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Roadwatch update | Lee County | Jan. 22

By Staff | Jan 22, 2024

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.

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

• The contractor continues to complete concrete work including curb and gravity wall. Motorists should expect concrete trucks entering and exiting the roadway.

• Construction of the wildlife crossing/bridge structure is complete.

• Crews will be sodding the median and shoulders over the next week beginning near Bella Terra and working their way west. Motorists should be aware of construction equipment and vehicles operating close to the roadway.

• Left turn lanes from Corkscrew Road are unavailable into Wild Blue Boulevard, Cypress Shadows Boulevard (The Preserve at Corkscrew), Midnight Blue Boulevard, and Bella Terra Boulevard. Left turns are still permitted, however they will be made from the travel lane. Where possible, barrels and other devices have been shifted to allow for as much room as possible for vehicles.

• 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. 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.

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.

• 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.

• Upcoming work: Beginning early February, motorists traveling eastbound from Sanibel should expect one lane of travel to continue from the toll plaza to Port Comfort Road to allow the contractor to perform shoulder work. Significant traffic delays are not expected during this operation. The lane closure is expected to last for 90 days while crews work to install underground devices to reinforce the shoreline. During this work, beach access from McGregor Boulevard will be unavailable.

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 January 18, 2023, to January 24, 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 January 18, 2023, to January 24, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weather permitting) on the following roadways:

Summerlin Road

New York Drive

Colonial Boulevard

Underwood Drive

Cape Coral Parkway

Alameda Avenue

Del Prado Boulevard

Corkscrew Road (Excludes Ben Hill Griffin Parkway – Alico Road)

Winkler Road

Gladiolus Drive

Lehigh Acres (various locations)

Night Work Scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2024: LCDOT will be refreshing the pavement markings at various locations along Gladiolus Dr between the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. (weather permitting). Motorists are advised to use cation as intermittent lane closures and delays are expected.

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.

Gateway Boulevard at Griffin Drive/Fairway Lakes Drive: Lee County is constructing a roundabout at Gateway Boulevard and Griffin Drive/Fairway Lakes Drive. Work continues to install utilities and construct the roundabout. Motorists should expect traffic shifts and lane closures through the duration of the project. Motorists should expect the following conditions at the intersection of Gateway Boulevard and Griffin Drive/Fairway Lakes Drive:

• Gateway Boulevard will remain reconfigured to have one northbound and one southbound lane in each direction.

• The current configuration at Griffin Drive will remain as right turn only. Motorists who want to travel southbound on Gateway Boulevard from Griffin Drive, will need to turn right heading northbound and U-turn to head southbound.

• There will be no left turn from Gateway Boulevard to Griffin Drive. Motorists who want to travel eastbound on Griffin Drive, will need to travel southbound through the intersection and make a U-turn at Timber Ridge Drive.

• Fairway Lakes Drive will remain closed at the intersection.

• The posted speed limit has been reduced to 25MPH through the work zone. The existing posted speed limit of 35MPH will remain the same outside of the work zone.

Expect large construction vehicles in the area and watch for contractors in the field. The contractors will use Variable Message Boards (VMB) to notify the public about any traffic pattern changes during construction. The contractor is Wright Construction Group. The project is expected to be complete in one year. Work is estimated to be complete spring of 2024. Work is expected to occur Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM; however, some night and weekend work may be necessary. If you would like to receive updated or have questions about the project, please visit the website www.GatewayRoundabouts.com. or contact: Kris Cella, Cella Molnar & Associates, Inc., public outreach consultant at 239-337-1071 or email: KCella@cella.cc.

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.

• 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.

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

• Crews will continue clearing vegetation and performing earthwork throughout the project area.

• Motorists should expect reduced speeds throughout the project area. Please follow the posted speed limit signs and plan for slowed traffic in the project area. Draw bridge will remain in operation during construction and motorists should be prepared to stop.

• 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. Estimated completion is summer 2026. Project cost is approximately $90.8 M. The contractor is Superior Construction. For further questions, please visit the project website at https://bigcarlosbridgeproject.com/ or contact Jennifer Dorning by email at Jennifer.Dorning@atkinsrealis.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723.

Lee Boulevard from Sixth Court to Edwinstone Boulevard (ROW2022-01150): Pike Electric will be working on the overhead power lines. The projected start date is November 27, 2023. The Westbound far right lane, 500 feet at a time, will be subject to a lane shift from 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The projected end date is February 8, 2024. Area Wide Protective will be providing MOT services. For further information, please contact Brian Williams with Pike at 239-225-8037 bwilliams@pike.com. For further information on MOT, related inquiries please contact Sam Bell at 239-240-9410, sambell@awptraffic.com.

North Lee County Wellfield Expansion Phase IIIA Project – Fort Myers (ROW2022-00030): Nalle Grade Road between Slater Road 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 February 29, 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 February 29, 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.

o Homestead Rd N & Beth Stacey Boulevard: On Thursday, January 18, 2024, there will be outside lane closures from 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM as crews remove the old mast arm and foundation.

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 January 17, 2024 through February 19, 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.

Village Lakes Boulevard at Lehigh Acres Park Expansion – Lehigh Acres (ROW2023-00615): Chris-tel Construction will be performing roadway improvements beginning Monday, November 27, 2023, and should be completed by January 26, 2024. Asphalt pavement, concrete curbing, and drainage improvements will be performed. Periodic lane closures will occur between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM on weekdays, but one lane of travel will always be available. Maintenance of traffic and potential for flaggers will exist. For further information, please contact Will McCusker at (239) 896-7313 or wmccusker@christelconstruction.com.

Page Park Neighborhood Sidewalk Repairs: Lee County DOT and their contractor, Pavement Maintenance Inc., will be repairing existing sidewalks in the specified neighborhood starting Monday, December 11, 2023, through the end of January 2024. 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.

Pavement Maintenance will be conducting paving operations in Lehigh Acres starting December 13, 2023, through January 31, 2024. Work will be conducted during the day, between the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Cora Cir E from Coral Bells St E to Lownde Ave S

Napper Ave S from Randletree St E Randolph St E

Larose Ave from Calumet St E to Cahn St E

Coral Bells St E from Genoa Ave S to Lownde Ave S

Larua Ave S from Calumet St E to Cahn St E

Cairo St from Larua Ave S to Larose Ave S

Theodore Vail St E from Empire Ave S to Bell Blvd S

Empire Ave S from Manhattan St E to Theodore Vail St E

Jasper Keller St E from Cable Ave S to Hawthorne Ave S

Lone Star Ln from Theodore Vail St E to Hawthorne Ave S

Starting December 13, 2023, through January 31, 2024, Pavement Maintenance will be completing the milling and overlay on followings streets:

Amherst St E from Columbus Blvd to Ensley Ave S

Navarra Ave S from Rachel St E to Ravenswood St E

Estate St E from Mary Ave S to Manresa Ave S

David Laird Ln from Long Lines Ln to Milwaukee Blvd

Martha Ave S from Estate St E to Ermine St E

Marie Ave S from Estate St E to Ermine St E

Mildred Ave S from Estate St E to Ermine St E

For further information, please contact Jonathan Wurtenberg, Pavement Maintenance, LLC at (239) 334-6760.

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 December 26, 2023, and continuing through February 16, 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.

San Carlos Boulevard – Fort Myers (ROW2022-00627): Irby Construction Company will be replacing (9) wooden poles along the south side of San Carlos Boulevard from Oriole Road to Winter Haven Road for maintenance purposes. San Carlos Boulevard could be subject to intermittent lane closures in the eastbound lane. This work is to begin on January 8, 2024, and will be completed on January 26, 2024, during the hours of 9:00 AM through 3:30 PM. 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.

Forum Boulevard (from MLK Boulevard to Colonial Boulevard): The City of Fort Myers, along with Ajax Paving Industries of Florida (contractor), will be milling and resurfacing Forum Boulevard from MLK Boulevard to Colonial Boulevard. Miscellaneous side streets, turn lanes, and turnouts will also be getting resurfaced. Starting January 4th, 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. Work shall be completed by mid-February. Stay alert and please no texting in the work zone! For more information, please call Ajax Paving at 239-936-9444.

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 begins January 2024 with estimated completion in summer 2025. Project cost is approximately $20 million. The contractor is Wright Construction Group, Inc.

• Crews have begun to install drainage structures within the project limits.

• Crews are clearing and grubbing, installing erosion control and traffic control devices.

• Motorists should expect to see traffic control devices adjacent to the roadway.

• Lane closures are not anticipated at this time.

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.

49th Street W. – Lehigh Acres (ROW2023-01538) – Physical Address: 3517 49th Street W. – Irby Construction Company will be replacing (1) wooden pole along the south side of 49th Street W. to provide electric service to a new home located at 3517 49th Street W. 49th Street W. could be subject to a lane closure in the eastbound lane. This work is to begin at 9:00 AM on January 22, 2024, and will be completed by 3:30 PM the same day. 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.

Beacon Manor Neighborhood Sidewalk Repairs: Lee County DOT and their contractor, Pavement Maintenance Inc., will be repairing existing sidewalks in the specified neighborhood starting Monday, January 15, 2023, through the end of February. 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.

PMI will be conducting a mill and pave operation on Estero Boulevard from Crescent Boulevard to Fifth Street beginning January 14, 2024 through January 20, 2024 from 8:30 PM – 3:00 AM. For additional information, please contact Jonathan Wurtenberg at (239) 334-6760 (jwurtenberg@pmioffl.com); or Lou Serao at (239) 791-6042 (lserao@leegov.com).

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, 2023, 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.

Orange River Boulevard and Buckingham Road (ROW2023-00525): Irby Construction Company will be installing (2) new concrete poles and (2) new wooden poles on all four corners of the intersection of Orange River Boulevard and Buckingham Road for maintenance purposes. Orange River Boulevard could be subject to intermittent lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes. Buckingham Road could be subject to intermittent lane closures in the northbound and southbound lanes. This work is to begin at 7:00 PM on January 25, 2024 and January 26, 2024, and will be completed by 6:00 AM the following mornings. 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.

Corkscrew Road in front of Verdana Village Ph.3 – Estero (ROW2023-00670): Mitchell & Stark Construction Company will be performing roadway improvements beginning and ending the night of January 21, 2024. Asphalt paving and milling of existing roadway will take place during this time. This is a two-lane road, and we will perform one lane closure at a time, complete the work and reopen that lane and close the other lane to perform the rest of the work. This work will be performed at night between 8:00 PM – 5:00 AM. For further information, please contact Kody Chapman at (239) 777-3603 or kchapman@mitchellstark.com. Bob Barricades will provide MOT services.

2. Bridge Maintenance

Midpoint Memorial Bridge Routine Inspection Announcement – The Florida Department of Transportation, in collaboration with their contractor Tran Systems, is set to conduct routine inspection activities on the Midpoint Memorial Bridge. This inspection starts Monday, January 9, 2024, at 9:00 PM and will continue until Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 4:00 AM. During the inspection, there may be temporary lane closures and personnel and equipment in the roadway. Motorists and pedestrians are strongly advised to exercise extra caution near the Midpoint Memorial Bridge during the specified hours. For additional information or inquiries, please get in touch with Avelino Cancel at (239) 533-9400 or via email at acancel@leegov.com.

Bridge #124019 – Lee County DOT Operations will perform bridge deck maintenance on Hancock Bridge Parkway. The job is scheduled to start on January 18, 2024, and finish on January 19, 2024, weather permitting. There will be a lane shift from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM and lane closures as needed. For additional information or inquiries, please get in touch with Carlos Hernandez at (239) 533-9400 or via email at chernandez@leegov.com.

Bridge #124019 – Lee County DOT Operations will perform bridge deck maintenance on Hancock Bridge Parkway. The job is scheduled to start on January 25, 2024, and finish on January 26, 2024, weather permitting. There will be a lane shift from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM and lane closures as needed. For additional information or inquiries, please get in touch with Carlos Hernandez at (239) 533-9400 or via email at chernandez@leegov.com.

Bridge #124019 – Lee County DOT Operations will perform bridge deck maintenance on Hancock Bridge Parkway. The job is scheduled to start on February 1, 2024, and finish on February 15, 2024, weather permitting. There will be a lane shift from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM and lane closures as needed. For additional information or inquiries, please get in touch with Carlos Hernandez at (239) 533-9400 or via email at chernandez@leegov.com.

4. Landscaping – Tree Trimming

Captiva Drive: Lee County DOT will be trimming trees on Captiva Drive. Flagging operations may occur between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and motorists should use caution as workers, flagmen, and equipment will be present. Work is scheduled to begin January 17, 2024, and should be completed by Friday, January 26, 2024. For further information, please call Bob DeBrock at (239) 533-9425.

5. Traffic Signal Maintenance

Del Prado Boulevard and De Navarra Parkway (Cape Coral): American Infrastructure Services (AIS) will be installing a new traffic signal at Del Prado Boulevard and De Navarra Parkway. This project

includes improved signalization and lighting. The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, July 24, 2023, and is anticipated to be complete in early 2024. To ensure the safety of motorists and construction crews, the speed limit on Del Prado Boulevard approaching the De Navarra Parkway intersection will be reduced from 50 mph to 35 mph. Left turns onto Del Prado Boulevard from De Navarra Parkway will continue to be restricted throughout construction. Motorists should expect delays during these times. For further information, please contact Ryan Kirsch at LCDOTProjects@leegov.com.

US-41 & College Parkway, Fort Myers: Lee County DOT Traffic will be rebuilding the overhead traffic signal at US-41 & College Parkway. The Traffic Signal will be dark and there will be lane closures starting on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 through Thursday, February 1, 2024 from 9:00 PM to 5:30 AM. Motorists and pedestrians are urged to use extra caution in this area. For further information, please contact John Dalton at (239) 898-7853.

Source: Lee County Department of Transportation