A new type of intersection may be on its way to Lehigh Acres. It’ll be the first of its kind in the state.
Leaders with the Florida Department of Transportation are considering a new proposal to ease traffic at one of the busiest Lehigh Acres intersections.
There’s a proposal to complete a major face-lift at State Road 82 at Daniels Parkway where it turns into Gunnery Road.
Here’s how it goes. Crews will take away the current left turning lanes directly at the intersection. Drivers will be forced to make a left turn farther back. A traffic light will guide drivers safely to a side street leading to the intersection where they can then make a left without having to cross in front of oncoming traffic. This way drivers going straight won’t have to wait for folks who are turning.
This is called the Continuous Flow Intersection. States like Louisiana, Utah, and Missouri have them.
Are you confused yet? Well don’t worry. Here’s a YouTube link to show you how it works.
Construction on the intersection may start in two years. It’ll carry a $56 million price tag. This will be a part of the $183 million plan to widen State Road 82 in Lee County.