2024 Traffic Study Results A Summary of the Results of the Estero Road Traffic Survey Conducted in 2024 (Written by...
Transportation Articles
Comments and Q&A Following the Speakers’ Remarks At the Road Safety and Future Road Developments Meeting on February 26, 2025
Comments and Q&A Following the Speakers’ Remarks At the Road Safety and Future Road Developments Meeting on...
Road Safety in Greater Estero and Future Plans
Road Safety in Greater Estero Introduction. Engage Estero held an important Community Meeting on Wednesday, February...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. Update 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...