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. 

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 the end of January. 

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

• 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. 

• Lee County is installing a post & rope system to temporarily delineate pedestrian 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.  

East of the Toll Plaza: 

• Motorists should expect eastbound and westbound lane closures on McGregor Boulevard from the toll plaza to Shell Point Boulevard for multiple work activities. The contractor expects to maintain at least one lane in each direction. 

• Crews are currently restoring the median between Port Comfort Road and Punta Rassa Road.   This work requires a westbound lane closure. 

• Crews will be restoring guardrail and the asphalt shoulder along eastbound McGregor Boulevard.  This work requires the outside lane to be closed to allow crews to work safety on the south side of the roadway.  The contractor expects to close this lane later this month.    

• The shoulder on McGregor Boulevard remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS from the toll plaza to approximately ¾ miles east. The contractor is scheduled to stabilize the shoulder in March 2025.    

• 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. 

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.   

Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge Permanent Repairs:  

• 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. 

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 continue to expect intermittent daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures

SR 739 (Metro Parkway) from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78 (Bayshore Road): Construction Project: The Contractor will begin setting up the closure on Monday, January 13, 2025, and the closure will continue for at least the next five weeks.

• 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 should use caution as crews work near the roadway. 

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 January 2025.

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.

• Project is in “final configuration’ and motorists should use caution and follow posted signage… “No Turn on Red” 

• Crews will be working adjacent to the roadway to complete sidewalk and final grading operations.

•  Motorists should continue to expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures.