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: 

• Motorists should expect the outside eastbound lane closed from the toll plaza to Shell Point Boulevard for crews to restore guardrail and the asphalt shoulder.  This lane closure is required for crews to work safely on the south side of the roadway. The contractor anticipates shortening the length of the closure as work progresses west. 

• Motorists should expect a daytime westbound lane closure between Port Comfort Road and Punta Rassa Road for crews to install sod.  

• Motorists can continue to expect intermittent daytime flagging on McGregor Boulevard, both eastbound and westbound from Shell Point Boulevard to Punta Rassa Road for crews to move equipment and materials. 

• The shoulder on McGregor Boulevard remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS from the toll plaza to approximately ¾ miles east.  Work in this area is expected to be complete in March 2025. 

West of the Toll Plaza: 

• During the nighttime/overnight hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., motorists should expect one lane of travel with a flagging operation for the contractor to complete final paving of the roadway.  This work is anticipated to be complete by early March.   

• Work continues close to the eastbound travel lane near the toll plaza.  Please drive with caution as crews finalize this area in preparation for final paving. 

• Motorists should expect intermittent flagging during daytime hours throughout the causeway for various work activities.   

• Lee County is installing a post & rope system to delineate traffic on the causeway islands during the upcoming recreational facility reconstruction.  THE CAUSEWAY ISLANDS PARK REMAINS CLOSED TO PUBLIC ACCESS. 

• Motorists are urged to use caution and obey the 20 MPH speed limit. Construction vehicles and equipment continue to enter/exit the travel lanes throughout the project. 

• Crews continue work on 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.   

Sunday, February 16th to Saturday, February 22nd:

Nighttime southbound bridge closure will occur on Sunday night, February 16 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Road Watch Update:

• 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 twelve feet through the duration of Phase 1. 
• 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. 

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, roadway widening, and guardrail reconstruction.

• Nighttime lane closures are scheduled to continue and last for a tentative two to three weeks.
  • Motorists should expect the southbound On-ramp to I-75 from Alico Road to be under shoulder and partial lane closure.
  • There is no detour anticipated at this time.
• Daytime activities will include installation of sign bases and conduit installation for I.T.S. items.
• New guardrail installation in the medians and overpasses.
  • 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.
• 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 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78 (Bayshore Road): Construction Project: The Contractor began setting up the closure on Monday, January 13, 2025. 

• 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.

Motorists can expect these closures to last an estimated five weeks. As crews complete work up the corridor, newly constructed directional medians will be opened back up for motorists to access. Motorists should anticipate additional portions of the median to take up to an estimated three months.

Motorists should use caution as crews work near the roadway. 

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.

• Motorists should expect several left and right turn lanes to be closed along the project limits.
• During construction, motorists should expect daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures.

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. 

• Motorists should expect inside and outside through lane closures from Buckingham Road to Brown Road in both eastbound and westbound directions.

• Motorists should expect inside and outside through lane closures from Herzog Road to Joel Boulevard in both eastbound and westbound directions.

SR 78 (Pine Island Road) from west of Chiquita Boulevard to west of Santa Barbara Boulevard: Construction Project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One will be making roadway improvements including milling and resurfacing, widening, turn-lane construction, and median modifications. Other features of this project include signalization, lighting and signing, and pavement markings along State Road 78 from Chiquita Boulevard to Santa Barbara Boulevard.

• 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.