Homestead Road from south of Sunrise Boulevard to north of Alabama Road: Construction Project: This project consists of widening Homestead Road to four lanes. This work will also improve drainage and install new underground utilities. A six-foot sidewalk will be constructed on both sides of the roadway. Motorists should expect lane closures during daytime hours. Project cost is $14.4 million. The contractor is Stevens and Layton, Inc. The project is expected to be complete by early 2020. · Motorists should expect traffic shifts on Leeland Heights at Homestead Road through Friday, June 28. · Motorists should expect traffic shifts on Sunrise Boulevard at Homestead Road through Friday, June 28. For further questions, contact Lisa Macias, Cella Molnar & Associates at 239-337-1071.
Lehigh Acres Resurfacing Project: A Lee County DOT contractor will be resurfacing the roads in the South East section of Lehigh Acres South of Leeland Heights/Joel Boulevard and East of Homestead starting Sunday, June 2, 2019 through October 2, 2019. Motorists should use caution, as there may be lane closures in the work zone from approximately 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For further questions, please call Dirk Danley at 239-533-9305. Palomino Lane: Lee County DOT will be constructing a bike path along Palomino Lane. Work will begin Wednesday, January 23, 2019; the project is expected to be completed October 2019. There will be intermittent daytime lane closures between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you have any questions, contact Lee Werst at 239-533-8591.
SR 82 from Shawnee Road to Alabama Road: Construction project: Crews are widening SR 82 to six lanes from Shawnee Road to Alabama Road.
· Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures on SR 82 during daytime and nighttime/overnight hours, Monday through Friday throughout the duration of the project, weather permitting.
· Motorists should expect side road closures throughout the project limits.
Additional work includes construction of a median separating three 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, bike lanes, a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side and a 10-foot shared-use path on the south side. The project will also add a grass median and LED lighting throughout this segment. The expected completion date is late fall 2020. The Contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC.
SR 82 from Lee Boulevard/Colonial Boulevard to Shawnee Road: Construction project: Crews are widening SR 82 to six lanes from east of Lee Boulevard to Shawnee Road.
· Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures on SR 82 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday throughout the duration of the project, weather permitting.
· Meadow Road at Gunnery Road is PERMANENTLY closed.
· A temporary traffic signal has been installed at the intersection of Ray Avenue South and Griffin Drive. Motorists should use caution while driving in this area.
Additional work includes construction of a median separating three 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, 6.5-foot inside paved shoulders, bike lanes, a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side and a 10-foot shared-use path on the south side. The project will also add a grass median and LED lighting throughout this segment. The project also includes constructing Florida’s first Continuous Flow Intersection (CFI) at the intersection of SR 82 at Daniels Parkway/Gunnery Road. The CFI will ease traffic congestion at the intersection and include multiple signals to reduce turning delays. The expected completion date is end of summer of 2019. The Contractor is Ajax Paving Industries of Florida, LLC.
SR 82 from Alabama Road to the Lee/Hendry County line: Construction project: Crews will be widening SR 82 to four lanes from Alabama Road to the Lee/Hendry County line.
· Motorists should expect intermittent eastbound and westbound lane closures on SR 82 during nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., Monday through Friday throughout the duration of the project, weather permitting.
· Motorists should expect traffic shifts throughout the duration of the project.
· Motorists should expect Grant Boulevard closed through Friday, July 12.
· Motorists should expect Kalamar Drive closed through September 2019.
Additional work includes construction of a median separating two 12-foot travel lanes in each direction, 6.5-foot inside paved shoulders, bike lanes, a 5-foot sidewalk on the north side and a 10-foot shared-use path on the south side. The project will also add a grass median and LED lighting throughout this segment. The expected completion date is end of 2020. The Contractor is Sacyr Construction.
SR 82/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from Rockfill Road to Ortiz Avenue: Construction project: Crews will be milling and resurfacing SR 82/Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and constructing curb and shoulder during daytime and nighttime hours. Work occurs during daytime and nighttime hours. Motorists should expect intermittent lane closures through the duration of the project during daytime and nighttime/overnight hours. Drivers should use caution traveling in this area. Estimated completion is fall 2019. The contractor is Community Asphalt Corporation.