I-75 at Daniels Parkway (exit 131) Interchange Improvements: FDOT is reconstructing the I-75 at Daniels Parkway interchange. The interchange improvements include reconstruction of the Daniels Parkway Interchange (Exit 131) converting it to a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) design, reconstruction of the I-75 ramps, construction of pedestrian and bicycle accommodations through the interchange, installation of new signals at the ramps, and resurfacing of Daniels Parkway through the project area. 

The following activities are subject to change based on weather conditions and unforeseen underground conditions. 

• Crews will be working on earthwork and erosion control throughout the project area, and temporary pavement near the northbound on-ramp.  

• Pedestrian access has been shifted to the south side of Daniels Parkway. Please follow signs and proceed with caution in the work zone. 

• Motorists should expect trucks and equipment to be moving materials throughout the project.   

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. The expected completion date is summer 2028. For more information please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/446296-2.  

SR 865 (Six Mile Cypress Parkway) from east of U.S. 41 to west of Metro Parkway: Construction Project: The improvements under this project will include milling and resurfacing of the roadway, sidewalk, and pavement markings on SR 865 from east of US 41 to west of Metro Parkway in Lee County.

• Motorists should expect nighttime/overnight lane closures between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone.

SR 80 (Palm Beach Boulevard) from Veronica S Shoemaker Boulevard to Kingston Drive: Construction Project: The improvements under this Contract consist of pedestrian and safety upgrades to include milling, resurfacing, signing and pavement markings, lighting, signalization, and other incidental construction for intersection improvements along SR 80 from Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard to Kingston Drive.

• Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures on the inside and outside, eastbound and westbound lanes throughout the duration of the project. Closures will take place between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

-WORK BY OTHERS:-

SR 80 (Palm Beach Boulevard) at Marion Street to Terry Avenue: Permit Project:

• Motorists should expect a closure beginning Sunday, November 2, 2025. A detour will be set in place to facilitate a road closure on Marion Street, set in place by the city of Fort Myers utilities. Detour signs are to be set in place on the City of Fort Myers and FDOT right-of-way.

SR 82 from Ford Street to Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard: The improvements under this contract consist of pedestrian and safety upgrades to include milling, resurfacing, signing and pavement markings, lighting, signalization, and other incidental construction for intersection improvements along SR 82 from Ford Street to Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard.

• Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures on the inside and outside, eastbound and westbound lanes throughout the duration of the project. Closures will take place between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Road Watch Update:

• Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone.
• Pedestrian access to the bridge is not allowed during construction, which includes fishing and all other recreational uses.
• Motorists are reminded not to block driveways or entrances and to follow all posted signage throughout the construction zone.
• Noise from construction equipment in the area is to be expected.
• Since the start of construction of the Little Pine Island Bridge, boaters are asked to be aware of construction equipment and erosion control measures that are in place.

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.

• Nighttime lane closures and detours are scheduled to install new overhead signs along the Collector Distributor Roads South and North, scheduled for the weeks of January 12 and 19.
• This will also include ramp closures on the on-and-off ramps of Alico Road.
• Detoured traffic will be routed to Corkscrew Rd and Daniels Parkway to utilize Three Oaks Parkway and Treeline Avenue/Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to direct traffic back to Alico Road and the Terminal Access Road.
• Anticipated lane closures on the SB Collector Distributor Road and SB off ramp at Alico Rd are anticipated for the nights of January 12 and 13.
• Anticipated lane closures on the northbound Collector Distributor Road, northbound off and on ramps at Alico Road, and detoured for Terminal Access Road are anticipated for January 14, 15, 18, and 19.

Daytime activities will include:

• Continued installation of signs and I.T.S. items and Wrong Way Detection features.
• Overhead sign panel replacements from shoulders.
• Shoulder treatment and sod placement at various locations from Alico Road to the Lee/Collier County line.

 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: 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. Proposed improvements also consist of milling and resurfacing of the roadway, two pedestrian hybrid beacons, upgrading the traffic signal at Pondella Road, ADA upgrades, lighting, signing and pavement markings, and drainage improvements.

**​​​​​​​UPDATE TO TURN LANE CLOSURE TIME**

• Beginning Monday, January 12, through January 16, the eastbound, outside turn lane from Pondella Road to southbound Business 41 (S.R. 739) will be closed during the daytime hours, beginning at approximately 10 a.m. 
•  On Tuesday, January 20, the eastbound, outside turn lane from Pondella Road to southbound Business 41 (S.R. 739) will be closed during the daytime hours, beginning at approximately 10 a.m.
•  On Wednesday night, September 17, 2025, the left (inside) lanes on northbound and southbound S.R. 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 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.

•   Motorists should expect a westbound outside lane closure from Hickey Creek Bridge to Buckingham Road.