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Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration: Crews have moved traffic to the permanent lanes on the Sanibel Causeway. The causeway islands surrounding the temporary roadway are an active work zone and are currently closed for public access, including from the water.
The following work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule.East of the Toll Plaza:
McGregor Boulevard is REDUCED TO ONE LANE IN EACH DIRECTON for approximately ½ mile from Shell Point Boulevard to west of Port Comfort Road. Both directions of travel are using the north side of the roadway. In early November the contractor expects to shift traffic to the south for crews to work on the north. This shift is necessary for the contractor to reconstruct an underground pipe crossing. This shift is necessary for the contractor to reconstruct an underground pipe crossing. The contractor expects to maintain one lane of travel in each direction through early 2025.
Motorists should expect temporary daytime lane closures on McGregor Boulevard, both eastbound and westbound from Shell Point Boulevard to Punta Rassa Road for crews to move equipment and materials as necessary.
Motorists should expect one lane of eastbound travel to continue from the toll plaza to Shell Point Road on the south (beach) side of McGregor Boulevard. The shoulder (south/beach side) remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS. This closure is necessary for crews to excavate and install underground devices (marine mattresses) to reinforce the shoreline. This closure is expected to be in place through early fall 2024.
West of the Toll Plaza:
Motorists should expect traffic to be intermittently stopped at the staging area entrance as equipment crosses the road with materials for work on the south side of McGregor Boulevard and on the south side of the toll plaza.
Crews are scheduled to drive sheet pile on the south side of the road by the toll plaza late next week. Crews are currently placing armor stone in this area.
Crews are scheduled to begin installing sod for roadway stabilization and pond construction in the coming weeks. Earthwork (grading) and debris removal continues along the causeway islands. Please expect construction equipment periodically entering/leaving the travel lanes when necessary. The contractor is limiting this interruption during peak hours.
The westbound merge location is now west of the toll plaza. Motorists are urged to use caution and obey the 20 MPH speed limit. Construction vehicles and equipment continue to enter/exit the staging area near this location.
Crews continue work in the area of the off-island U-turn under Span A.
Many oversized vehicles are crossing the causeway to assist with recovery efforts on the island. Please be patient as travel may be slower than usual. Bicyclists are encouraged to utilize another mode of transportation to travel the causeway and pedestrians are not permitted on the Sanibel Causeway. MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED TO OBEY THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MPH THROUGHOUT THE WORK ZONE.
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Road Watch Update:
FDOT crews will be providing roadway median improvements from Cypress Lake Drive to Edinburgh Drive to enhance safety for drivers when traveling on SR 867.
- Motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the duration of the project.
- Please proceed with caution as crews work on the roadway.