Transportation Articles

Corkscrew Road: What is going on, and when?

Corkscrew Road: What is going on, and when? (Written by Mark Novitski, Consultant to Engage Estero) Updated August 2024 Corkscrew Road UpdatesAn Update on Corkscrew Road and many other roads in the Greater Estero Area has been posted as of November 2024.Corkscrew Road...
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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Estero Parkway Improvement Survey

Estero Parkway Improvement Survey

We Need Your Opinion about How the Village Should Improve Estero Parkway What's at Stake: The Village Council will be deciding on improvements to Estero Parkway in June What you can do: Read the comparative analysis and complete the survey, which the ECCL will present...

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Commissioner Kiker speaks to Corkscrew Shores residents

Commissioner Kiker speaks to Corkscrew Shores residents

On March 26th Commissioner Kiker visited the Corkscrew Shores gated community to speak on plans for Corkscrew Road. Commissioner Kiker acknowledged the concerns residents have for worsening traffic, both cars and trucks on Corkscrew Road. Commissioner Kiker assured...

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County launches Corkscrew Road Improvement Study webpage

County launches Corkscrew Road Improvement Study webpage

Lee County has posted a page on their website that covers information regarding the Corkscrew Road Improvement Study at: https://www.leegov.com/corkscrew It provides a great deal of information, including: Interactive map of the affected area A sign-up for email...

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Is the traffic heavy enough for you yet?

Is the traffic heavy enough for you yet?

What's at Stake: Impact Fee funding for roads and schools How Can I Help: Attend the March 6 County Council Meeting and support the updated costs adoption When: Tuesday, March 6 9:30 am Where: Lee County Council Chambers, Old Lee County Courthouse, 2120 Main St., Fort...

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Estero’s No. 1 Transportation Problem

Estero’s No. 1 Transportation Problem

The Interstate 75 interchange at Corkscrew Road is failing to adequately handle traffic during peak hours of usage. As Estero’s only connection to the interstate highway system, this interchange is a source of continual aggravation as traffic routinely backs up,...

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Roundabouts as an Alternative to Traffic Lights

Roundabouts as an Alternative to Traffic Lights

At the March 23, 2016 Village Council meeting, Don Eslick, Interim Chairman of the Estero Council of Community Leaders, spoke about the use of roundabouts.  He stated the Metropolitan Planning Organization is conducting a study of 18 different intersections to...

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