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446291-1 SR 78 (Pine Island Rd) from west of Chiquita Boulevard to west of Santa Barbara Boulevard
Roadwatch UpdateProject Details
| Work Type: | Construction Work |
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| Phase: | Construction |
| Length: | 2.208 miles |
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| Construction Cost: | $10.09 Million |
About
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One will be making roadway improvements including milling and resurfacing, widening, turn-lane construction, and median modifications. Other features of this project include signalization, lighting and signing, and pavement markings along State Road (S.R.) 78 from Chiquita Boulevard to Santa Barbara Boulevard in Lee County.
FAQs
What is the purpose of this project?
The purpose of this project is to improve safety and efficiency along the corridor. This will include milling and resurfacing to increase the roadway's longevity and improve the motorists' overall drive. A few areas of the roadway will be widened, and new turn lanes will be constructed.
What can we expect from this project?
Plans for this project will include updated signalization. Skyline Boulevard, Nicholas Parkway, and Hancock Bridge Parkway will have the span wire removed and be replaced with new mast arms. Chiquita Boulevard will remain a span-wire system. Skyline Boulevard was not previously a signalized intersection but will become one as a result of this project.
There will be new additions and upgrades to the street lighting and signage along the project limits to assist motorists. Additionally, there will be new pavement markings to help guide both pedestrians and motorists.
When will the project be completed?
The project began in August of 2024 and remains on schedule for an estimated completion of Summer 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 78 (Pine Island Road) from west of Chiquita Boulevard to west of Santa Barbara Boulevard: Construction Project: During construction, motorists should expect daytime and nighttime work with intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures.
- Motorists should expect nighttime/overnight lane closures as crews begin paving operations on the mainline and the new traffic signals are hung at Nicholas Parkway, Chiquita Boulevard, and the Hancock Bridge Parkway intersection.
- Motorists traveling eastbound on Pine Island Road will not be able to access the left (northbound) turn lane onto Southwest 10th Place. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route.
- Motorists traveling eastbound SR 78 attempting to access Southwest 10th Place are encouraged to continue eastbound until they reach Nicholas Parkway and U-turn at the intersection. They can then continue westbound until they reach Southwest 10th Place.
- Motorists traveling westbound on Pine Island Road will not be able to access the left (southbound) turn lane onto Skyline Boulevard. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route.
- Motorists traveling westbound SR 78 attempting to access Skyline Boulevard are encouraged to continue westbound until they reach Chiquita Boulevard and U-turn at the intersection. They can then continue eastbound until they reach Skyline Boulevard.
· The current work schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
