Transportation Articles

Part 1 Key Questions Addressed

The Engage Estero Public Forum Traffic Congestion in Greater Estero (Written by Allan Bowditch, Engage estero’s Chief Communications Officer) Introduction The building boom in the Estero area started in 1998 when the airport, Florida Gulf Coast University, Miromar...
Off to a Great Start!

Off to a Great Start!

The ECCL support of the “Adopt a Highway” initiative headed by Julie Yellig and her team of volunteers started the cleanup of Hwy 41 over the weekend (October 24).  The ECCL is working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to help clean an approximate...

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The ECCL Has Adopted a Highway

The ECCL Has Adopted a Highway

Help Us Keep Estero Looking Beautiful The ECCL (as the adopting organization) is working with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to recruit and coordinate groups of volunteers to help clean an approximate four-mile section of Tamiami Trail. Including both...

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Traffic on East Corkscrew Rd.

Traffic on East Corkscrew Rd.

Ever wonder why the traffic seems to be getting worse on Corkscrew Rd east of Ben Hill Griffin? The below chart identifies the current homes built and occupied, and the potential homes to be built in the next 5 years. The Phase I expansion/widening of Corkscrew Rd...

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Transportation Planning Acronyms You Should Know

Transportation Planning Acronyms You Should Know

MPO, TIP, TMA, & CIP Introduction Planning for the Village of Estero is one of the municipality’s primary overriding governing functions. It provides the framework for the development of the community and the management of land use and other resources. “Strategic...

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Estero Area Roads Improvement Status

Estero Area Roads Improvement Status

Working with the Village of Estero and Lee County transportation we have composed a rough timeline of road project start and completion dates. This is our best information known at this time.  We will do our best to update on a quarterly basis. If you want to help the...

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I-75 at Corkscrew Road Interchange Improvements Begin

I-75 at Corkscrew Road Interchange Improvements Begin

Improvements Include Additional left turn lanes in each direction Extending ramp distances New high mast lighting Sidewalk improvements Schedule Start: October 16, 2019 Expected Completion: Spring 2021 Lane closures: Sun - Fri overnight from 7:30 pm to 6 a.m. Workers...

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Troyer Brothers Mine – Action Alert

Troyer Brothers Mine – Action Alert

We need new voices on Aug. 21   The final hearing on the Comprehensive Plan and a new Troyer Brothers mine.Aug. 22:Commissioners voted 4-1 to approve all the changes in favor of the Troyer Brothers mine, with Commission Mann being the only opposing vote. ...

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County adds website to track widening of Corkscrew Road

County adds website to track widening of Corkscrew Road

Lee County has created an entire website for residents to answer questions and track progress of the Corkscrew Road widening project. Currently in the design phase, the project will widen four miles of Corkscrew Road from 2 to 4 lanes from Ben Hill Griffen Parkway to...

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