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.    

• Motorists should expect daytime lane closures at the intersection of Punta Rassa Road and McGregor Boulevard for Lee County to repair and install temporary traffic signals.  On island (westbound) lane closures are not anticipated before 10 a.m. and off island (eastbound) lane closures are not anticipated after 3 p.m.  Flagging operations may be required.  The work will last approximately 2 weeks.  Drivers should be aware of overhead work and construction crews within the median and near the travel lanes. 

• Motorists should expect one lane of eastbound travel to continue from the toll plaza to Shell Point Road on the south (beach) side of McGregor Boulevard.  The shoulder (south/beach side) remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS.  This closure is necessary for crews to excavate and install underground devices (marine mattresses) to reinforce the shoreline. This closure is expected to be in place through May 2024.  The contractor may intermittently use this lane for materials delivery. 

• Motorists traveling westbound on McGregor Boulevard may experience short delays for FHP to stop vehicles to allow materials deliveries to access the staging area at Punta Rassa. 

• Crews are installing underground devices (marine mattresses) to reinforce the shoreline, sea wall, and retaining wall along the Causeway.   

• Crews continue earthwork and debris removal along the causeway islands.  Please expect construction equipment periodically entering/leaving the travel lanes when necessary.  The contractor is limiting this interruption during peak hours.   

• The westbound merge location is now west of the toll plaza.  Motorists are urged to use caution and obey the 20 MPH speed limit. Construction vehicles and equipment continue to enter/exit the staging area near this location.   

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.   

Road Watch Update:

FDOT crews will be providing roadway median improvements from Cypress Lake Drive to Edinburgh Drive to enhance safety for drivers when traveling on SR 867.

Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the duration of the project.

Please proceed with caution as crews work on the roadway.