Last up-date 02/04/2010

February 4, through February 10, 2010

Bonita Beach Road - Road Widening Project East of Bonita Grade Drive -The week of February 2, 2009, construction activities began on the widening of Bonita Beach Road east of Bonita Grande Drive. Construction activities are expected to last until March 2010. Proposed work includes the widening of approximately two miles of Bonita Beach Road from two lanes to four lanes. Work will also include rebuilding portions of the existing two lanes, installation of drainage and relocation of a forcemain. Two travel lanes will be maintained in order not to disrupt the flow of traffic in the area.
If you have any questions, please contact Eyra Cash at 533-8562

Buckingham Road – Paved Shoulders from SR82 to Neal Road -Work will begin February 8, 2010 to add 4’ wide paved shoulders on Buckingham Rd. This work will require one lane to be closed during much of the work effort. Lane closures will be limited to off peak hours, after 9 a.m. and before 3 p.m.; however an alternate route is suggested. Work is expected to be complete by April 1, 2010.

Colonial Blvd (CR 884) Six Laning from I-75 to State Rd 82 (approx. 2.7 miles in length)
Construction activities began on Monday, August 3, 2009. Proposed work consists of widening an existing four lane highway facility, to a six lane urbanized divided highway. This will include the installation of street lighting, signalization, bridge widening and utility modifications. Two 8 foot wide asphalt multi-use sidewalks along the north and south sides of the road will be added.  The tentative completion date is April, 2011.

Colonial Blvd - Utility work will be ongoing around Treeline Avenue on both the north and south side of Colonial Blvd. for the next several weeks for relocation of utilities. Work will be ongoing under the I-75 Bridges along Colonial Blvd. Construction Traffic is heavy, so please drive through the area with caution.
If you have any questions,  please contact Eyra Cash at (239) 533-8562

Florence Ave & State Rte 80 Shandler’s Community Park Entrance at SR 80 (Palm Beach Blvd.) and Florence Ave. – On February 2, 2010, construction activities anticipated to take 2 weeks will begin. The proposed work will remove the SR 80/Florence Ave. entrance. Access to the park can be obtained from Royal Palm Park Rd.
If you have any questions,  please contact Eyra Cash at (239) 533-8562

Gladiolus Drive Widening from Pine Ridge Road to Winkler Road – Construction activities are continuing on Gladiolus Drive and on Bass Road to widen Gladiolus Drive from 2 lanes to 6 lanes from Winker Road to Bass Road and to 4 lanes from Bass Road to Pine Ridge Road and to widen Bass Road from 2 lanes to 4 lanes from Health Park to Gladiolus Drive.  Motorists are advised that a lane reduction is in place on the westbound approach of Gladiolus Drive to Winker Road. Construction activities are currently occurring through out the corridor. Gladiolus Dr. -Lane closures may occur and will typically be at night time between 7:00 pm and 6:00 am with some work occurring off the roadway during the day. The tentative completion date is Fall, 2010.
If you have any questions, please contact Robert Phelan at (239) 533-8594.

Beginning at 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 3nd and Thursday, February 4th construction crews will pave the intersection at Gladiolus Drive and Winkler Road. Law enforcement will be present to direct traffic during intermittent lane closures. The work is expected to be complete by 6 a.m.

On Thursday, February 4th and Friday, February 5th from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. construction crews anticipate placing the final lift of asphalt on Bass Road south of Gladiolus Drive to Health Park. Expect intermittent lane closures. The work is expected to be complete by 6 a.m. However, if delayed due to weather or additional work is required; crews will complete the paving on Sunday, February 7th, between 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Flagmen will be on site to direct traffic.

The Contractor is anticipating activation of the signal at A&W Bulb Road and Gladiolus Drive the week of February 15th, the signal will operate in flash mode prior being placed into full operation. In the event of delays the activation of the signal may be postponed until the week of February 22nd.

Construction on Gunnery Road from SR 82 to Lee Blvd began February 27^th and will last 16 months.  This project will cause traffic delays.  Please use an alternate route.
If you have any questions, please contact Randy Cerchie at (239) 533-8580.

Lee Blvd/ Sunshine Blvd. -Intersection of Lee Boulevard/Sunshine Boulevard – On February 20, 2010, construction activities anticipated to take 5 months to complete will begin. The proposed work will extend along Sunshine Boulevard approximately 1000’ each direction from Lee Boulevard; and includes the addition of a left turn lane and traffic signal modifications.
If you have any questions,  please contact Eyra Cash at (239) 533-8562

Sanibel Toll Plaza Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements - Work will begin February 8, 2010 to add paved shoulders/construct a bike path through the toll booth area. McGregor Blvd. will be resurfaced through the limits of the work area and additional boat trailer parking will be added for the boat ramp. All through travel lanes will remain open during day light hours; activities requiring lane closures (resurfacing) will be done at night. Work is expected to be complete by April 30, 2010.

Summerlin Rd. from Cypress Lake Dr. to Boyscout Rd. – work continues on widening the
Southbound roadway from north of college to Cypress Lake and on the northbound roadway near Boy Scout Rd. Work on the retaining wall on the south side has been suspended due to the presence of asbestos and will resume once a determination of the amount and disposable method has been approved. Work on the retaining wall on the north side of the intersection will begin the week of Jan. 11th. The dual left turn lanes on College Pkwy. completion date is summer of 2010.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Clarke at (239) 533-8718.  

Buckingham - Lee County DOT Operations will be managing the overlay project for Bridge # 124026 on Orange River BLVD. This project is scheduled to be completed on Thursday, May 8th.There will be lane closures.
If you have any questions, please contact Ehab Guirguis at (239) 533-9400.

Del Prado Blvd. – We will be performing bridge maintenance on the bridge north of Coronado Pkwy. on Del Prado Blvd.. This will be night work starting Oct. 29th until the end of January, 2010 . on Thursday nights, with lane closures starting at 7:00 pm until 3:30 am.
If you have any questions please contact Doug Busbee at 533-9429.

Moody Road Bridge- Lee County DOT Operations will be managing the overlay project for Bridge # 124103 on Moody Road. This project is scheduled to be completed by September 6th. There will be lane closures.
If you have any questions, please contact Ehab Guirguis at (239) 533-9400.

Summerlin Road – Landscaping – Lee County DOT Operations will be managing the installation of irrigation and landscaping along Summerlin Road, between Sanibel Island and Gladiolus Drive. This project is scheduled to be completed in late March 2010. Lane closures and traffic impacts may occur.
If you have any questions please contact Bob DeBrock at (239) 533-9425.

Traffic Signal repairs will be done at the following intersections from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm:
2/9/10 - Cape Coral Pkwy & Vincennes
2/10/10 - Cape Coral Pkwy & Nicholas
2/11/10 - Cultural Club & Nicholas
Cape Coral Police Department will be onsite all 3 days to direct traffic