Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration:

The following work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule.

• The Punta Rassa Boat Ramp is now open to the public with limited amenities, including the ramp, partial docks, parking and restrooms. Lighting installation and landscaping continues at the toll plaza.  Crews must utilize the Punta Rassa parking area, reducing the number of boat parking spaces.  Please use caution as construction vehicles and crews are present.

• The contractor continues installing sod and signage east of the toll plaza. Motorists should expect periodic shoulder closures to perform this work.

All users are urged to be courteous and pay attention as bicyclists share the road on the Causeway and vehicles are entering and existing at public beach access points of the Causeway Islands Park. Pedestrians are not permitted on the causeway.  Visitors may check www.leegov.com/parks for updates on amenities.

I-75 From South of Bonita Beach Road to North of Alico: Construction Project: Nighttime Lane closure operations will continue Sunday Nights through Thursday Nights for resurfacing operations for I-75 northbound and southbound.

• No nighttime lane closures anticipated over the next two weeks due to inclement weather.
• Daytime activities will include:
  • Continued installation of signs and I.T.S. items.
  • Shoulder treatment and sod placement at Alico Road and Corkscrew Road interchanges utilizing shoulder closures.
• Asphalt replacement beneath guardrails at Alico Road and Corkscrew Road interchanges utilizing shoulder closures.
• The current work schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

SR 739 from north of the Caloosahatchee River to SR 78 (Bayshore Road): Construction Project:

•  On Wednesday night, September 17, 2025, the left (inside) lanes on northbound and southbound SR 739 were reopened, and the right (outside) lanes were then closed. This traffic shift marks the beginning of Phase 2 of the project.

• During this time, pedestrians should follow the posted detour to access Pondella Road from Pine Island Road.

• Please use caution in the area, as crews will be working on and near the roadway.

   Please note that the construction schedule may change due to weather or other unexpected conditions.

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

SR 865 (San Carlos Boulevard) from Linda Loma Drive to Kelly Road: Construction Project: The purpose of this project is to provide improvements along SR 865 with the intent of enhancing safety along the corridor.

• During construction, motorists should expect daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures.

• Motorists should expect several left and right-turn lanes to be closed along the project limits.

• Motorists should expect a traffic shift on SR 865 northbound between Linda Loma Drive and Kelly Road for crews to facilitate concrete placement. Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone.

SR 80 from Buckingham Road to Hendry County Line: Construction project: Crews will be milling and resurfacing 9.5 miles of roadway, shoulder widening, turnout construction, guardrail, drainage, signing and pavement markings and installing intelligent transportation systems.

• Temporary closure of Cristobal Drive has been placed into effect.

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.

•  On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the new traffic signal at the intersection of Skyline Boulevard and Pine Island Road (S.R. 78) became fully operational.

• As of Wednesday, September 17, 2025, the additional left turn lane on Chiquita Boulevard is now open.

• The current work schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.