Sunday, August 17th to Saturday, August 23rd:

Lane Closures: Beginning Sunday, August 17, through Thursday, August 21, from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. motorists should expect single lane closures along San Carlos Boulevard throughout the project limits as crews work on bridge joints.

During construction, motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures.

Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone.

Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration: The 35 MPH speed limit has been restored west of the toll plaza.  Reduced speed limits remain enforced east of the toll plaza. Pedestrians are not permitted on the Sanibel Causeway.  

The following work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. 

• The Punta Rassa Boat Ramp is scheduled to open to the public at noon on Thursday, August 21.  It will open with limited amenities, including the ramp, partial docks, parking and restrooms. Work will continue at the site in the coming months.  

• The contractor is installing signage and lighting east of the toll plaza. 

• Work by others: Motorists are advised that when traveling on island, Bay 3 remains closed for Lee County to continue work on toll equipment. 

All users are urged to be courteous and pay attention as bicyclists share the road on the Causeway and vehicles are entering and existing at public beach access points of the Causeway Islands Park. Visitors may check www.leegov.com/parks for updated park and Punta Rassa boat ramp information.   

I-75 From South of Bonita Beach Road to North of Alico: Construction Project: Nighttime Lane closure operations will continue Sunday Nights through Thursday Nights for resurfacing operations for I-75 northbound and southbound.

• No nighttime lane closures anticipated over the next two weeks due to inclement weather.
• Daytime activities will include:
  • Continued installation of signs and I.T.S. items.
  • Shoulder treatment and sod placement at Alico Road and Corkscrew Road interchanges utilizing shoulder closures.
• Asphalt replacement beneath guardrails at Alico Road and Corkscrew Road interchanges utilizing shoulder closures.
• The current work schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

SR 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78 (Bayshore Road): Construction Project:

• Motorists should expect full-time lane closures on the middle double left turn lane on SR 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78.
• Motorists should expect the inside lanes to be closed on both northbound and southbound SR 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78.
• Please use caution in the area, as crews will be working on and near the roadway.
• Please note that the construction schedule may change due to weather or other unexpected conditions.
• For real-time traffic updates, visit FL511.com.

SR 865 (San Carlos Boulevard) from Linda Loma Drive to Kelly Road: Construction Project: The purpose of this project is to provide improvements along SR 865 with the intent of enhancing safety along the corridor.

• During construction, motorists should expect daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures.

• Motorists should expect several left and right-turn lanes to be closed along the project limits.

• Motorists should expect a traffic shift on SR 865 northbound between Linda Loma Drive and Kelly Road for crews to facilitate concrete placement. Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone.

SR 80 from Buckingham Road to Hendry County Line: Construction project: Crews will be milling and resurfacing 9.5 miles of roadway, shoulder widening, turnout construction, guardrail, drainage, signing and pavement markings and installing intelligent transportation systems.

• Temporary closure of Cristobal Drive has been placed into effect.

SR 78 (Pine Island Road) from west of Chiquita Boulevard to west of Santa Barbara Boulevard: Construction Project: During construction, motorists should expect daytime and nighttime work with intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures.

• Motorists traveling eastbound on Pine Island Road will not be able to access the left (northbound) turn lane onto Southwest 10th Place. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route.
  • Motorists traveling eastbound SR 78 attempting to access Southwest 10th Place are encouraged to continue eastbound until they reach Nicholas Parkway and U-turn at the intersection. They can then continue westbound until they reach Southwest 10th Place.
• Motorists traveling westbound on Pine Island Road will not be able to access the left (southbound) turn lane onto Skyline Boulevard. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route.
  • Motorists traveling westbound SR 78 attempting to access Skyline Boulevard are encouraged to continue westbound until they reach Chiquita Boulevard and U-turn at the intersection. They can then continue eastbound until they reach Skyline Boulevard.

The current work schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.