Attention Pedestrians and Drivers: US 41 Bridge Pedestrian Improvements Project in Fort Myers
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is designing improvements to provide a sidewalk along the west side of US 41, from First Street in Fort Myers to North Key Drive in North Fort Myers. This project aims to enhance pedestrian safety by modifying the existing bridges to accommodate a sidewalk on the west side of the southbound bridge.
Project Details:
- Goal: Enhance pedestrian safety by adding a new sidewalk.
- Location: US 41, from First Street in Fort Myers to North Key Drive in North Fort Myers.
- Project Start: Mid-2023
- Estimated Completion: early 2026
Traffic Impacts:
- Expect lane closures during construction, except for the following periods:
- December 16, 2023, to April 7, 2024
- December 14, 2024, to April 27, 2025
- December 13, 2025, to April 12, 2026
- No lane closures will occur between 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM during the aforementioned periods.
- FDOT is collaborating with Lee County and the City of Fort Myers to minimize traffic disruptions by optimizing signal timing and providing alternative routes.
Public Meeting:
- Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Location: Collaboratory, 2031 Jackson Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901
- Details: View displays and meet the project team.
Additional Information:
- For project details, meeting materials, and alternative routes, visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/449015-1
- For questions or special accommodations, contact Cynthia Sykes, FDOT Title VI Coordinator, at (863) 519-2287 or Cynthia.Sykes@dot.state.fl.us.
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