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.

• ·       Construction starting on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration:  

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

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

• 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.  

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. 

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 interior eastbound and westbound lanes between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. Crews will be performing clearing and grubbing operations.

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 beginning Sunday night, October 12, on the interior eastbound and westbound lanes between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. Crews will be performing clearing and grubbing operations.

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.

·       Beginning Sunday, October 26, 2025, crews will be testing Wrong Way Detection (WWD) at the Alico Road southbound off-ramp.

• Motorists should utilize the posted detour. Motorists can utilize Terminal Access Road and then Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to access Alico Road.

·       Beginning Monday, October 27, 2025, crews will be testing Wrong Way Detection (WWD) at the Bonita Beach Roach southbound off-ramp.

• Motorists should utilize the posted detour. Motorists can utilize I-75 southbound until they reach Immokalee Road, and then they can travel I-75 northbound until they reach the Bonita Beach Road exit.

·       Beginning Tuesday, October 28, 2025, crews will be testing Wrong Way Detection (WWD) at the Bonita Beach Roach northbound off-ramp.

• Motorists should utilize the posted detour. Motorists can utilize I-75 northbound until they reach Corkscrew Road, and then they can travel I-75 southbound until they reach the Bonita Beach Road exit.

·       Beginning Wednesday, October 29, 2025, crews will be testing Wrong Way Detection (WWD) at the Alico Road northbound off-ramp.

• Motorists should utilize the posted detour. Motorists can utilize I-75 northbound until they reach Daniels Parkway, and then they can travel Treeline Avenue southbound until they reach the Alico Road exit

Paving Operations will resume their normal schedule the week of October 19th.

• 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: 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.

·       Beginning Friday, October 10, 2025, at approximately 8 a.m., the southbound right-turn lane on SR 739 (North Tamiami Trail) onto westbound Pondella Road (78A) was closed.

• • During this time, motorists are asked to use the posted detour. When traveling southbound on SR 739, motorists will turn right onto River Road, located north of Pondella Road, to access westbound Pondella Road.

• • Pedestrians wanting to cross the road at the intersection should follow the posted detour signage.

·       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.