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 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. motorists should expect one lane of travel with a flagging operation for crews to work on bridge approaches, bridge rail installation, and painting the concrete traffic railings approaching all bridge sites. 

• Motorists should expect intermittent flagging during daytime hours throughout the causeway for various work activities including installing signage and lighting.  The contractor is working to keep vehicles moving and has shifted work activities based on heavy traffic. Lane shifts through the toll plaza may be necessary. 

• Work continues to prepare the recreational areas of the Causeway for future reopening to the public.  This includes moving materials from the causeway islands in preparation for handoff to Lee County.  THE CAUSEWAY ISLANDS PARK REMAINS CLOSED TO PUBLIC ACCESS AT THIS TIME.  

East of the Toll Plaza: 

• Motorists should expect a daytime eastbound and westbound lane closure (eastbound after peak morning travel) between Port Comfort Road and Punta Rassa Road for crews to install sod.  

• 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 completed later this month. 

• 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. 

• Work by others: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation continues work on the north side of McGregor Boulevard for mangrove restoration.  For more information visit:  www.sccf.org. 

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, April 13th to Saturday, April 19th:

Lane Closure: Nighttime/overnight lane closure across Matanzas Pass Bridge is anticipated to begin next week. This work will occur between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Flaggers will be present at each end of the bridge to control traffic in a two-way to one lane operation.

Crews implemented a traffic pattern shift along Matanzas Pass Bridge as they work on the widening of the bus bay. 

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.

Upcoming Lane Closures:

Starting April 7, 2025, Saw Palmetto Parkway eastbound lanes will be temporarily closed from Babcock Ranch Road/SR 31 to Amethyst Boulevard at the entrance to TerraWalk. Eastbound lane closures are anticipated to last until April 20, 2025. The westbound lanes will be utilized to maintain both directions of travel while the eastbound lanes are closed. 

Starting April 21, 2025, Saw Palmetto Parkway's westbound lanes will be temporarily closed from Amethyst Boulevard at the entrance to TerraWalk to Babcock Ranch Road/SR 31. Westbound lane closures are anticipated to last until May 4, 2025. The eastbound lanes will be utilized to maintain both directions of travel while the westbound lanes are closed. 

Road Watch Update:

The transition to Phase 2 is tentatively scheduled for Monday, April 7, which will open two lanes of traffic.

Starting Monday, April 7, the eastbound lane on the old bridge will remain open, while a newly constructed westbound lane will be available on the new bridge, allowing two lanes of traffic to flow in both directions.

• 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 for the next few months.

• Nighttime Lane closure operations will Continue Sunday Nights through Thursday Nights for resurfacing operations for the next few months.

• Beginning Sunday night, April 6, motorists should expect the mainline travel lanes from the Lee/Collier County line to south of Corkscrew Road Ramps to be under a shoulder and 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.

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.
• Motorists can expect nighttime/overnight right lane closures on SR 739 southbound and northbound from approximately Pine Island Road to Pondella Road. Work will occur between the hours of 7 p.m. through 7 a.m. Crews will be performing water main relocations.
  • Within the next few weeks motorists traveling on SR 739 will not be able to access Becker Drive and they should follow the posted detour:
    • Motorists should continue on SR 739 until they reach West Mariana Avenue, then turn right (north) into Beachwood Drive, and then right again (east) to access Becker Drive.
    • Motorists wanting to access SR 739 from Becker Drive will still be able to make this movement.
• Motorists should use caution as crews work on and near the roadway.
• Motorists should continue to expect the northbound SR 739 right turn-lane to eastbound SR 78 to be temporarily shifted beginning 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025. During this temporary turn-lane shift, drivers can still access eastbound SR 78 via the eastbound right turn-lane but should expect to share the turn-lane with a work zone.
  • Motorists should expect this temporary eastbound turn-lane shift to last an estimated two weeks.
  • Please use caution in the area, as crews will be working on and near the roadway.
• For real-time traffic updates, visit FL511.com.
• Please note that the construction schedule may change due to weather or other unexpected conditions.

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 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.

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.

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

• 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.

• During the week of Sunday, April 13, through Saturday, April 19, motorists should expect closures on several left turn lanes throughout the project limits while crews begin paving during the nighttime/overnight hours.
  • This will include the following intersections: Chiquita Boulevard, Skyline Boulevard, Nicholas Parkway, and Hancock Bridge Parkway.
• 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.