Transportation Articles

Bonita Estero Rail Trail: Momentum Builds Toward Construction

Bonita Estero Rail Trail: Momentum Builds Toward ConstructionThe Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) continues to gain traction as our community edges closer to turning the former Seminole Gulf Railway corridor into a 14.9-mile recreational trail linking Bonita Springs...
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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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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