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446293-1 SR 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78 (Bayshore Road)
Roadwatch Update Latest NewsProject Details
| Work Type: | Construction Work |
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| Phase: | Construction |
| Limits: | North of the Caloosahatchee River to State Road 78 |
| Length: | 1.7 miles |
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| Construction Cost: | $11.2 Million |
| Start of Current Phase: | Late 2021 |
About
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is designing improvements to State Road (SR) 739 in Lee County. This project is intended to improve safety, enhance traffic flow, and reduce crashes by constructing a continuous raised median, with bi-directional and full median openings, from the Caloosahatchee River to north of SR 78. Proposed improvements also consist of milling and resurfacing of the roadway. Two pedestrian hybrid beacons will be provided south of Pondella Road and at Mariana Avenue. Additional improvements include upgrading the traffic signal at Pondella Road; providing upgrades in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and lighting, signing and pavement markings, and drainage improvements.
Public Involvement
FDOT held a public meeting (online and in-person) on Thursday, September 15, 2022 to present project information and provide an opportunity for the public to offer feedback. Although the meeting comment period is officially closed, copies of the public meeting materials are available for viewing in the Project Documents section. A copy of the public meeting video presentation is available for viewing in the Project Videos section.
FDOT solicits public participation without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.
FAQs
The estimated completion is Late 2025.
Please note that the construction schedule may change due to weather or other unexpected conditions.
Contact Information
| Communications Team |
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Bryn Parsons
239-985-7864
Bryn.Parsons@dot.state.fl.us
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| For Media Inquiries Only |
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fdot-d1comm@dot.state.fl.us
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RoadWatch
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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.
- Over 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. 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.
