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The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will hold a public hearing in late October 2026 to present proposed capacity and safety improvements along Interstate 75 serving Collier and Lee counties, directly impacting commuters in and around the Estero community.

Part of the statewide Moving Florida Forward Infrastructure Initiative, the proposed project spans I-75 from Golden Gate Parkway to Alico Road. The state aims to tackle mounting traffic congestion, improve driver safety, and support ongoing regional growth by adding new auxiliary and express lanes in both directions.

How to Submit Official Public Comments

All submitted feedback carries equal weight in the official project record. While general project inquiries are welcomed on an ongoing basis, formal public comments must be postmarked or submitted electronically by Tuesday, November 10, 2026, to be included in the official hearing transcript.

Comments and questions may be submitted using any of the following channels:

• Project Webpage: SWFL Roads Project Portal (FPID: 452544-1)

• Email: Melody.Joyner@dot.state.fl.us

• Direct Mail:

  Melody Joyner, CPM
  Corridors Program Development Manager
  Florida Department of Transportation – District One
  465 E. Main Street, Mail Station 1-41
  Bartow, FL 33830

Option 2: Virtual Public Hearing

• Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

• Platform: Microsoft Teams

• Time: 6:00 p.m. (Formal presentation and public comment period)

• Registration: Advance registration is required via the FDOT Event Registration Link.

How Estero Residents Can Participate

Local residents and stakeholders can participate in the hearing process either in person or virtually. Both options feature a formal project presentation followed by an open public comment period.