Sunday, November 24th to Saturday, November 30th:

Nighttime southbound bridge closures will begin Sunday night, November 24 and continue through Wednesday night, November 27 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Southbound Loop Ramp: As of November 11, the southbound loop ramp is open for motorists

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

Nighttime southbound bridge closures will begin Tuesday night, November 19 and continue through Friday night, November 22 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Southbound Loop Ramp: As of November 11, the southbound loop ramp is open for motorists.

Lane Closures: No nighttime lane closures planned for this week. 

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.

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

Lane Closures: No nighttime lane closures planned for this week. 

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.

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.  

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

East of the Toll Plaza: 

• Both directions of McGregor Boulevard traffic are shifted to the south side of the road from approximately ½ mile from Shell Point Boulevard to west of Port Comfort Road.  Westbound traffic headed to Port Comfort Road may continue straight to turn right to Port Comfort Road.  This shift is necessary for the contractor to reconstruct the underground pipe crossing under the north side of the road.  McGregor Boulevard is scheduled to remain REDUCED TO ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTON through early 2025. 

• Crews are scheduled to pave the eastbound (south/beach side) shoulder on McGregor Boulevard before the Thanksgiving holiday.  The outside lane and shoulder remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS.  Crews have completed work to reinforce the shoreline and are scheduled to finalize shoulder work by late November 2024.   

• Motorists should expect temporary daytime lane closures on McGregor Boulevard, both eastbound and westbound from Shell Point Boulevard to Punta Rassa Road for crews to move equipment and materials as necessary. 

West of the Toll Plaza: 

• Lee County is installing a post & rope system to temporarily delineate pedestrian traffic on the causeway islands during the upcoming recreational facility reconstruction.  

• Motorists should expect traffic to be intermittently stopped at the staging area entrance as equipment crosses the road with materials for work on the south side of McGregor Boulevard and on the south side of the toll plaza. 

• Crews are scheduled to drive sheet pile on the south side of the road by the toll plaza late next week. Crews are currently placing armor stone in this area.  

• Crews are scheduled to begin installing sod for roadway stabilization and pond construction in the coming weeks.  Earthwork (grading) and debris removal continues 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.   

• Crews continue work in the area of the off-island U-turn under Span A.  

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 THROUGHOUT THE WORK ZONE.   

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.  

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

East of the Toll Plaza: 

• Both directions of McGregor Boulevard traffic are shifted to the south side of the road from approximately ½ mile from Shell Point Boulevard to west of Port Comfort Road.  Westbound traffic headed to Port Comfort Road may continue straight to turn right to Port Comfort Road.  This shift is necessary for the contractor to reconstruct the underground pipe crossing under the north side of the road.  McGregor Boulevard is scheduled to remain REDUCED TO ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTON through early 2025. 

• The eastbound (south/beach side) shoulder on McGregor Boulevard remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS.  Crews have installed underground devices (marine mattresses) to reinforce the shoreline and are scheduled to finalize shoulder work by late November 2024.   

• Motorists should expect temporary daytime lane closures on McGregor Boulevard, both eastbound and westbound from Shell Point Boulevard to Punta Rassa Road for crews to move equipment and materials as necessary. 

West of the Toll Plaza: 

• Lee County is installing a post & rope system to temporarily delineate pedestrian traffic on the causeway islands during the upcoming recreational facility reconstruction.  

• Motorists should expect traffic to be intermittently stopped at the staging area entrance as equipment crosses the road with materials for work on the south side of McGregor Boulevard and on the south side of the toll plaza. 

• Crews are scheduled to drive sheet pile on the south side of the road by the toll plaza late next week. Crews are currently placing armor stone in this area.  

• Crews are scheduled to begin installing sod for roadway stabilization and pond construction in the coming weeks.  Earthwork (grading) and debris removal continues 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.   

• Crews continue work in the area of the off-island U-turn under Span A.  

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 THROUGHOUT THE WORK ZONE. 

This project is estimated to start in early 2025.

SR 78 (Pine Island Road) from west of Chiquita Boulevard to west of Santa Barbara Boulevard: 

• Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures.
• Anticipated completion is Summer 2025

SR 78 (Bayshore Road) from Evalena Lane to New Post Road: Construction Project:

This project consists of access management improvements along S.R. 78 with the intent of enhancing traffic flow and reducing crashes.

• Motorists should anticipate intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures and should follow the posted regulatory signs.
• Motorists should use caution as crews work on and near the roadway.

This project is estimated to start construction in Early 2025.

Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge Permanent Repairs: Construction project:  As part of the Emergency Restoration of the Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge, crews will be working in the project boundaries along CR 78 Pine Island Road from west of Little Pine Island Bridge (Bridge No. 120111) to West of Shoreview Drive.

Phase 1 of construction on Little Pine Island Bridge has begun. The bridge is reduced to one-lane as part of the Phase 1 construction plan. The bridge will remain one-lane through the duration of Phase 1. Temporary signals are placed on both ends of the bridge and variable message signs are in place to alert drivers. 

The Little Pine Island bridge has been reduced to a single lane width of 12 feet through the duration of Phase 1.

Motorists can expect occasional lane closures on the causeway for delivery/removal of materials, transfer of equipment as crews perform work on the south side.

Motorists are reminded not to block driveways or entrances and to follow all posted signage throughout the construction zone.

Since the start of construction with the Little Pine Island Bridge, boaters are asked to be aware of construction equipment and erosion control measures that are in place.

Please be alerted to construction equipment in the construction zone. To maintain safety, motorists should find alternate parking areas.

Pedestrians and bicyclists are not permitted within the construction zone.

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway.

Noise from construction equipment in the area is to be expected.

Please be patient and plan for additional travel time as it may be slower than usual in the area.

SR 93 (I-75) From South of Bonita Beach Rd to North of Alico:  Milling and resurfacing of existing lanes.

Nighttime milling and resurfacing operations are scheduled over the next several months, Sunday nights through Thursday nights 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

• Daytime activities will include installation of sign bases and conduit installation for ITS items.
• This work will be performed during the daytime from inside the Right of Way away from the travel lanes or behind shoulder closures as needed.

• During the week of Sunday, November 24 to Wednesday, November 27- Motorists should expect the northbound off-ramp from I-75 to Alico Road (Exit 128) to be closed during the nighttime-overnight hours for the resurfacing of the ramp, and motorists are encouraged to follow posted detours.

  • Motorists can detour to Corkscrew Road (Exit 123) from I-75 northbound and then travel north on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway/Treeline Avenue until they reach Daniels Parkway to access I-75.

• During the week of Sunday, November 24 to Wednesday, November 27- Motorists should expect the northbound on-ramp from Alico road to I-75 to be closed during the nighttime-overnight hours for the resurfacing of the ramp, and motorists are encouraged to follow posted detours.

  • Motorists can detour north to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway/Treeline Avenue from Alico Road until they reach Daniels Parkway to access I-75​​​​​​​

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

• Please note that any changes will be addressed in a media advisory.

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

• Inside and outside lane closures from just West of Joel Boulevard to just east of Bedman Creek Bridge in both eastbound and westbound directions

• Turn-lane closures from east of Buckingham Road to west of River Hall Parkway

SR 884 (Colonial Boulevard) and Fowler Street: Construction project: Crews are constructing turn lanes, drainage upgrades, signalization upgrades and milling and resurfacing at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Fowler Street.

• The right-turn lane on SR 884/Colonial Boulevard onto northbound Fowler Street is now open.
• The right turn lane from southbound Fowler to westbound Colonial is open. Follow posted signage… “No Turn On Red”
• Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews work on signalization and milling and paving of the intersection.
• The expected project completion is mid-late 2024.

Road Watch Update:

US 41 and Crystal Drive Intersection: Project consists of intersection improvements at US 41 and Crystal Drive.

Motorists should anticipate intermittent daytime right turn lane closures and intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the intersection of US 41 and Crystal Drive.

The lanes will be closed for concrete sidewalk demo and re-installation as well as signal work.

Motorists should use caution while crews work near the roadway.

Road Watch Update:

FDOT crews will be providing roadway median improvements from Cypress Lake Drive to Edinburgh Drive to enhance safety for drivers when traveling on SR 867.

• Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the duration of the project.
• Please proceed with caution as crews work on the roadway.