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Project Details
| Phase: | Construction |
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| Limits: | From north of Crescent Street to north of Hurricane Pass Bridge |
| Length: | 1 miles |
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| Construction Cost: | $13 million |
| Start of Current Phase: | Mid 2024 |
| Est. Completion of Current Phase: | Early 2026 |
About
Project Description
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is making improvements along San
Carlos Boulevard (State Road (S.R.) 865) from north of Crescent Street to north of Hurricane Pass
Bridge in Lee County. Improvements include modifying the Matanzas Pass Bridge to accommodate
a shared-use path, converting the existing southbound Bus/Bicycle-Only lane to a general use travel
lane, and converting the existing southbound right-turn-only lane approaching Main Street to a
general use travel lane that will continue across the Matanzas Pass Bridge. Additionally, San Carlos
Boulevard from Main Street to Hurricane Pass Bridge will be restriped to accommodate bicycle lanes
in each direction of travel. Signalization upgrades will be made with a new traffic signal constructed
at Main Street, and the alternating signal at Prescott Street/Buttonwood Drive will be adjusted to
operate as a conventional signal.
The purpose of the project is to provide additional travel options on a congested corridor, especially during the peak tourist season (January - April). The project will enhance mobility and safety for vehicular and non-vehicular transportation and increase accessibility and connections between community points of interest.
What to Expect
During construction, motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures Monday through Friday. Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone. The construction schedule may change due to weather or other unexpected conditions.
FDOT is coordinating with Town of Fort Myers Beach, Lee County and LeeTran throughout the duration of the project.
Public Involvement
Public Meeting - February 27, 2018
Several alternatives were presented at a Public Meeting held February 27, 2018 at the Chapel by the Sea Presbyterian Church, 100 Chapel Street, Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931. The design is proceeding consistent with recommended alternatives Beach Alternative 1 and Island Alternative 2 from the December 2018 Operational Analysis Report.
Public Hearing - February 3, 2022
FDOT held a public hearing for the San Carlos Boulevard (SR 865) PD&E project on February 3, 2022. Materials were also available for review and comment through this website from January 26, 2022.
Contact Information
| Communications Team |
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Katelyn Carmona
239-800-6375
katelyn.carmona@dot.state.fl.us
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| For Media Inquiries Only |
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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Sunday, March 23rd to Saturday, March 29th:
Lane Closure: Nighttime lane closures are scheduled from Sunday night, March 23 through Thursday night, March 27 starting as early as 7 p.m. while crews peform paving operations throughout the project limits. Flaggers will be onsite as needed to maintain both directions of travel.
Traffic Shift: Beginning Sunday night, March 23 at 7 p.m. crews will implement a temporary traffic pattern shift at the base of Matanzas Pass. The temporary traffic pattern will remain until paving operations are complete.
Crews implemented a traffic pattern shift as they work on the demolition of existing barrier wall on the Matanzas Pass Bridge. Additionally, crews have closed northbound Estero Boulevard from Crescent Street to Matanzas Pass Bridge.
During construction, motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures Monday through Friday.
Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone.
