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...
Transportation Articles
The State of Development: GECR Quarter 3, 2023
September 2023 Greater Estero Community Report Our 3rd GECR provides an essential update on the various building...
The Village of Estero is Planning to Conduct a Comprehensive Traffic Study
The Village of Estero is Planning to Conduct a Comprehensive Traffic StudyEngage Estero is pleased to inform you that...
How you can impact development in greater Estero
How You Can Impact the Future of Greater Estero Development | Traffic | PlanningEngage Estero, an all-volunteer,...
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...
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. ...
Feature: Community Call for Safer Biking and Walking Routes in the Village of Estero
(Printable PDF) Latest News on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Inspired by Estero residents and other stakeholders, a steering committee convened last October to begin the preparation of the very first Village of Estero Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...