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.:

• During the nighttime/overnight hours on Sunday, March 3rd, the contractor is scheduled to shift traffic. Westbound traffic will be shifted to the north side of the road to allow for work in the median. This will open turn lanes at many of the intersections. Some intersections may have intermittent turn lane closures to finalize work. Left turns are currently permitted travel lanes.

• Motorists should expect lane shifts and lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours of Thursday, March 7th, for the contactor to finish structural asphalt throughout the project. One lane in each direction will remain open during this work.

• Motorists should expect lane shifts and lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours starting on Sunday, March 10th, for installing the final lift of asphalt throughout the project. This work is expected to last about two weeks. One lane in each direction will remain open during this work.

• Crews are installing signage, guardrail, 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 bikes 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 on south side of Corkscrew between Wayside Lane and Corkscrew Woods Parkway. The sidewalk in this area is closed for this work.

• The contractor is scheduled to be clearing vegetation and performing earthwork 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 $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.

• Crews are installing underground devices (marine mattresses) to reinforce the shoreline, sea wall, and retaining wall along the Causeway.

• 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 February 29, 2024, to March 6, 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 February 29, 2024, to March 6, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (weather permitting) on the following roadways:

Gladiolus Drive

Joel Boulevard (excluding Bell Boulevard Intersection)

Lehigh Acres (various local & collector street locations)

Colonial Boulevard

Alameda Avenue

Del Prado Boulevard

Veterans Parkway

New York Drive

Underwood Drive

Night Work Scheduled for Thursday, February 29, 2024: LCDOT will be refreshing the pavement markings at intersections along the following roadways during the hours of 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM (weather permitting). Motorists are advised to use cation as intermittent lane closures and delays are expected.

1) Cypress Lake Drive

2) College Parkway

Night Work Scheduled for Sunday, February 25, 2024, through Thursday, February 29, 2024: LCDOT will be refreshing the pavement markings at intersections along the following roadways during the hours of 8:00 PM to 4:00 AM (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.

Gladiolus Drive

Cypress Lake Drive

College Parkway

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.

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.

• RESCHEDULED: In mid-March, during daytime hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, crews will be installing drainage pipe under the entrance to Black Island. To maintain two-way traffic, flagging crews will direct vehicles to use temporary surface on either side of the existing driveway. This work schedule has shifted due to utility conflicts.

• RESCHEDULED: Crews continue preparing the temporary road on the north side of Estero Boulevard. The contractor anticipates shifting traffic to the temporary road in late March. This work schedule has shifted due to utility conflicts.

• 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.

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.

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.

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

o Thursday, February 29, 2024 – Friday, March 08, 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 February 19, 2024 through March 18, 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 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 begins January 2024 with estimated completion in summer 2025. Project cost is approximately $20 million. The contractor is Wright Construction Group, Inc.

• During the week of March 4, the sidewalk and crosswalk on the south side of Littleton Road located between the Six Lakes Country Club entrance and the Serendipity Mobile Home Park will be closed. Pedestrians will be detoured to the north side of Littleton Road.

• A new sidewalk will be installed on the north side of Littleton Road from Horizon Boulevard to the western boundary of Windmill Village. The existing crosswalk will be relocated north of the Horizon Village entrance.

• During the week of March 11, LeeTran bus stop 595, currently located on the south side of Littleton Road, across from Horizon Boulevard, will be relocated to the east about 380 feet, near the entrance of Six Lakes Country Club.

• 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.

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, 2024, 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.

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.

Lehigh Resurfacing 1 FY24 A: Lee County DOT, along with their contractor Community Asphalt will be paving in locations listed below. Work times will be from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

March 11, 2024:

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Street

From

To

46

Floyd Ave S

33rd St SW

23rd St SW

47

Douglas Ave S

30th St SW

23rd St SW

48

24th St SW

Floyd Ave S

Douglas Ave S

49

28th St SW

WEOP

EEOP

50

30th St SW

Douglas Ave S

EEOP

51

32nd St SW

Floyd Ave S

EEOP

52

33rd St SW

Floyd Ave S

EEOP

Through April 8, 2024 (night work):

#

Street

From

To

53

Leeland Heights Blvd

Arkansas Rd

North Ave

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. For further information, please contact paving@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

DONALD AVE S

1ST ST SW

EOP

DENIS AVE S

1ST ST SW

2ND ST W

COLIN AVE S

1ST ST SW

EOP

BRIAN AVE S

1ST ST SW

EOP

ALAN AVE S

1ST ST SW

EOP

1ST ST SW

West EOP

East EOP

2ND ST SW

CURTIS AV S

BRIAN AV S

3RD ST SW

West EOP

East EOP

4TH ST SW

EOP

BRIAN AV S

5TH ST SW

EOP

CURTIS AV S

6TH ST SW

EOP

CURTIS AV S

7TH ST SW

CURTIS AV S

EOP

6TH ST SW

XELDA AV S

EOP

5TH ST SW

West EOP

East EOP

4TH ST SW

West EOP

East EOP

XELDA AVE S

8TH ST SW

1ST ST SW

1ST ST SW

XELDA AV S

WANDA AVE S

FLOYD AVE S

EOP

8TH ST SW

DOUGLAS AV S

14TH ST SW

8TH ST SW

10TH ST SW

West EOP

East EOP

11TH ST SW

EOP

CURTIS AV S

14TH ST SW

EOP

COLIN AV S

COLIN AVE S

14TH ST SW

EOP

CLYDE AVE S

14TH ST SW

EOP

13TH ST SW

DOUGLAS AV S

EOP

12TH ST SW

DOUGLAS AV S

EOP

9TH ST SW

DOUGLAS AV S

EOP

CURTIS AVE S

8TH ST SW

9TH ST SW

15TH ST SW

FLOYD AV S

FORD AV S

16TH ST SW

GUNNERY RD S

FLOYD AV S

17TH ST SW

FLOYD AV S

EOP

18TH ST SW

FLOYD AV S

EOP

19TH ST SW

FLOYD AV S

EOP

FLOYD AVE S

23RD ST SW

15TH ST SW

20TH ST SW

EOP

DOUGLAS AV S

21ST ST SW

EOP

DOUGLAS AV S

22ND ST SW

EOP

CURTIS AV S

DOUGLAS AV S

23RD ST SW

18TH ST SW

18TH ST SW

DOUGLAS AV S

CURTIS AV S

CURTIS AVE S

23RD ST SW

15TH ST SW

16TH ST SW

CURTIS AV S

CURTIS AV S

15TH ST SW

EOP

CURTIS AV S

17TH ST SW

EOP

YVONNE AV S

19TH ST SW

EOP

YVONNE AV S

BRUCE AVE S

23RD ST SW

16TH ST SW

21ST ST SW

BRUCE AV S

YVONNE AV S

YVONNE AVE S

23RD ST SW

16TH ST SW

18TH ST SW

BRUCE AV S

YVONNE AV S

16TH ST SW

BRUCE AV S

BRUCE AV S

BRUCE AVE S

EOP

15TH ST SW

BRUCE AVE S

14TH ST SW

EOP

14TH ST SW

EOP

YVONNE AV S

13TH ST SW

BRUCE AV S

EOP

11TH ST SW

BRUCE AV S

YVONNE AV S

10TH ST SW

BRUCE AV S

YVONNE AV 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

Colonial Boulevard – Ft. Myers (ROW2023-00513): Bluewater of South Florida, Inc. will be performing utility work including sidewalk modifications beginning Wednesday, February 7, 2024, and continuing through Thursday, February 28, 2024. At the moment, for the utility work next week we do not anticipate any lane closures. The excavation will extend toward the site and not the roadway. We do anticipate closing of the sidewalk with detour to other walkways. This work will only be conducted during the weekdays. For further information please contact Chad McKimm at (239) 877-0500 or chadm@bluewaterunderground.com. We will be responsible for our own M.O.T.

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.

Hemmingway Pointe at 2951 Buckingham Road – Fort Myers (ROW2023-00541): Haskins, Inc. will be doing road construction. Starting at Drawdy Court, the southbound lane will continue to be subjected to nighttime lane closures with flagging operation from 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM until March 1, 2024. For further information, please contact Greg Collier at (239) 300-8818.

Park Road Estero, Fort Myers (ROW2021-01166): Ferreira will be working on Park Road, from 5160 Park Road to 5620 Park Road, transferring a FPL underground riser to the new poles from March 4, 2024 through March 8, 2024. Work will start at 7:00 PM and be completed by 6:00 AM nightly. All lane closers will be on the south side of Park Road. Scotts Commercial Contracting will be doing the MOT. If you have any questions contact Bobby Skinner, Ferreira Construction at (722) 321-9128 or BSkinner@ferreiraconstruction.com.

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.

Orange River Boulevard (west of Staley Road) (ROW2023-00711): Russ Berner Construction will be milling and paving. The operation is scheduled for Sunday, March 10, 2024 and will start at 5:00 PM. This work operation will be overnight and completed by March 11, 2024 at 5:00 AM. The work will include an overnight flagging operation. Motorists should be prepared for intermittent stops and use additional caution while in the work zone. Questions and concerns should be directed to Doug Padgett at Russ Berner Construction (239) 222-8964.

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 11, 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.

71st Street W. (ROW2023-01420) Physical Address: 3312 71st Street W., Lehigh Acres: Irby Construction Company will be installing (3) new wooden poles on the south and north sides of 71st Street W. to provide service to new homes. 71st Street W. could be subject to intermittent lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes. This work is to begin at 9:00 AM on March 6, 2024 and will be completed by 3:30 PM 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.

Charles Avenue N (ROW2023-01626) Physical Address: 1905 Charles Avenue N, Lehigh Acres: Irby Construction Company will be replacing (1) wooden pole on the NW lot corner of 1905 Charles Avenue N, which is along the south side of 20th Street W. This work is for maintenance purposes and a new service to a home. 20th Stret W could be subject to intermittent lane closures in the eastbound lane. This work is to begin at 9:00 AM on March 7, 2024 and will be completed by 3:30 PM 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.

33rd Street W (ROW2023-01213) Physical Address: 2901 33rd Street W Lehigh Acres: Irby Construction Company will be installing (2) new wooden poles on the north and south sides of 33rd Street W for the purpose of providing new electric service to new homes. 33rd Street W could be subject to intermittent lane closures in the eastbound and westbound lanes. This work is to begin at 9:00 AM on March 12, 2024, and will be completed by 3:30 PM 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.

Marson Street (ROW2023-01667) Physical Address: 1833 Marson Street, Lehigh Acres: Irby Construction Company will be replacing (1) wooden pole and installing (1) new wooden pole on the east and west sides of Marson Street for the purpose of providing new electric service to a new home. Marson Street could be subject to intermittent lane closures in the northbound and southbound lanes. This work is to begin at 9:00 AM on March 13, 2024, and will be completed by 3:30 PM 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.

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.

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STREET

TO

FROM

1

CURTIS AVE N

EOP

9TH ST W

2

CARLSON AVE N

20TH ST W

SUNSET RD

3

24TH ST W

RUTH AV N

EOP

4

ELAINE AVE N

23RD ST W

22ND ST W

5

GENE AVE N

EOP

28TH ST W

6

FLORA AVE N

EOP

28TH ST W

7

DORA CIR

EOP

28TH ST W

8

CONNIE AVE N

EOP

28TH ST W

9

CONNIE AVE N

EOP

32ND ST W

10

ANITA AVE N

EOP

32ND ST W

11

74TH ST W

EOP

UNICE AV N

12

74TH ST W

EOP

UNICE AV N

13

36TH ST SW

EOP

JOAN AV S

14

32ND ST SW

EOP

CONNIE AV S

15

DAKOTA WAY

LINCOLN BLVD

HARRISON DR

16

VIRGINIA WAY

LINCOLN BLVD

HARRISON DR

17

PARTRIDGE ST

PLATEAU AV

PHILBERT AV

18

RAND ST

RANCH AV

RAWLINGS AV

19

E 24TH ST

FITCH AV

FITCH AV

20

E 25TH ST

FITCH AV

ABBOTT AV

21

FITCH AVE

E 24TH ST

E 25TH ST

22

LOMOND ST

STANWIN LOOP

TOBIAS 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.

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.

2. Bridge Maintenance

Bridge #124019 – Lee County DOT Operations will perform bridge deck maintenance on Hancock Bridge Parkway. The job is scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2024, and Thursday, February, 29, 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.

Source: Lee County Department of Transportation