Transportation Issues

We all have questions about whom to contact to resolve a transportation issue. It’s essential to understand which government entity is responsible for the specific area related to the issue you want to address. The information below indicates whom you should contact based on the location and the issue.

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)

FDOT  maintains an Enterprise Correspondence Tracking System   https://fdot.justfoia.com/Forms/Launch/02e367f7-96f8-4985-bef5-664a71f9b2ab where information can be requested or an issue reported.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) 

To report a dead animal in Florida, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or your local government.

• Call the Wildlife Alert Hotline at (888) 404-FWCC (888-404-3922), 866-392-4286 for Alligators.
• Text 847411 (Tip411) with the keyword “FWC” and information about the situation
• Submit a tip at https://MyFWC.com/WildlifeAlert

FDOT roads in the greater Estero area include Interstate 75 and US 41.

Lee County Department of Transportation (LC DOT) welcomes concern on the landscape and maintenance of Lee County roadways: Landscape maintenance, trash, construction materials, dump truck spillage, cement truck discharge, pothole repairs, and minor roadway repairs. You can report on their website. https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/7d51036dfd3e4d7aa45e1ab21f915771?hide=field:problem_status,field:notes,navbar  or call 239 533-9400.

The website is very effective in identifying the exact location of the issue. This is important because it helps LC DOT identify the appropriate crew to dispatch to address the problem. You can also attach photos.

Lee County roads in the greater Estero Area include Alico Road, Corkscrew Road, Three Oaks Road, Ben Hill Griffin Parkway, and Estero Parkway, from Three Oaks Road to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. The LC DOT owns a short stretch of Coconut Road at the far west end.

Lee County Domestic Animal Services, 239-533-PETS

Stray Domestic Dogs and injured cats in Unincorporated Lee County, the City of Cape Coral, the City of Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, the City of Bonita Springs, and the Village of Estero

Injured Birds and Injured Wildlife for rehabilitation: Please call ​CROW Wildlife Hospital at 239-472-3644​

​Village of Estero

The Village website provides the capability to submit a request for information https://estero-fl.gov/request-for-action/. Although there are four choices, you would usually click on code enforcement issues https://estero-fl.gov/code-enforcement-forms/) or Public Works (roads, sidewalks, trash, construction debris, drainage, and signs https://estero-fl.gov/public-works-form/. The more specific the information you can provide, will help the Public Works department take the appropriate action and resolve the issue.

Gated Communities

Typically, the Community Development District (CDD) [list of districts can be found at https://www.leegov.com/bocc/specialdistricts ], or your Master Homeowners Association is responsible for the roads, sidewalks, crosswalks, speed humps, curbs, and gutters inside your community.