State Road (S.R.) 739 (North Tamiami Trail) from north of the Caloosahatchee River to S.R. 78 (Bayshore Road) Update

LEE COUNTY, Fla. – To our valued community, we are pleased to share regular updates on the ongoing construction of S.R. 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to S.R. 78. We are committed to delivering these safety improvements as quickly as possible while ensuring quality and safety remain top priorities.

Recent Work

Crews worked towards completion of the new Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon located near West North Shore Avenue. Crews worked on new Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), which include vehicle detection and traffic monitoring. In addition, crews also continued to install the new signalization wire and traffic signals onto the new mast arms in preparation for completion of the upgraded signalization at the Pondella Road intersection.

Upcoming Work

New roadway lighting, with the removal of the old lighting, is anticipated to be completed next week. Concrete sidewalk remediation is expected to be completed immediately following completion of the roadway lighting. Looking ahead, crews will pave the final riding surface of the roadway, allowing for the reopening of the northbound and southbound outside lanes. The Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons will become fully operational following final paving and striping.

Estimated completion of the project has been adjusted due to project resequencing in response to addressing community concerns. Estimated completion is Spring 2026.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to finish this roadway improvement project. Stay tuned for future updates as we make progress on this critical project.

Sign Up for Updates

To sign up for updates and access the weekly Road Watch, please visit the project website at 446293-1 SR 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78 (Bayshore Road).

For real-time traffic updates, visit FL511.com.

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