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Project Details
| Work Type: | Bridge Construction |
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| Phase: | Construction |
| Limits: | Project limits are County Road 78 (Pine Island Road) from west of Little Pine Island Bridge (Bridge No. 120111) to west of Shoreview Drive |
| Length: | 1.3 miles |
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Project Description:
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, in coordination with Lee County, is reconstructing the Little Pine Island Bridge in Matlacha, Florida. The limits of the Project are County Road 78 (Pine Island Road) from west of Little Pine Island Bridge (Bridge No. 120111) to west of Shoreview Drive. This project was originally planned for 2027, but due to the extent of Hurricane Ian repairs, the timeline was escalated, and the project was procured as an emergency contract pursuant to the State of Florida Governor’s Executive Order No. 22-218, as amended by Executive Order No. 22-219.
The full replacement of the bridge will be accomplished in three phases, bringing enhancements to drainage, utilities, and safety. Additional benefits include reinforcing the bridge structure, improving its resilience against future weather conditions. Upon completion, the bridge will be widened from 35 feet to 53 feet, but will maintain two 11-foot-wide lanes.
What to Expect:
- Phase I: The bridge will be reduced to one lane as crews rebuild the westbound lane of the bridge.
- Phase II: Two lanes will be open to motorists while work is performed to complete the second half of the bridge.
- Phase III: Two lanes will be open to motorists while work is being performed on the barrier walls.
Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone. The construction schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.
Oversized Loads: With the transition to Phase 2, oversized loads can cross the Little Pine Island Bridge with a permit. Barrels that separate westbound traffic from the work zone may be moved for deliveries but must be moved back. All oversized loads will still require a permit from Lee County and must be coordinated with the project team beforehand.
Please send an email to pineislandinfo@exp.com for the permit application and further instruction.
Public Involvement
For additional information, please see Frequently Asked Questions below in the document section.
Contact Information
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FDOT Pine Island Community Outreach
239-800-6391
PineIslandInfo@exp.com
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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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Road Watch Update:
- Motorists are reminded not to block driveways or entrances and to follow all posted signage throughout the construction zone.
- Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway.
- Noise from construction equipment in the area is to be expected.
- Since the start of construction with the Little Pine Island Bridge, boaters are asked to be aware of construction equipment and erosion control measures that are in place.
- Pedestrians and bicyclists are not permitted within the construction zone.
