intersection improvements along S.R. 80 from Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard to Kingston Drive.
Motorists should continue to expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures on the inside and outside, eastbound and westbound lanes throughout the duration of the project. Closures will take place between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m.
S.R. 78 (Pine Island Road) from West of Santa Barbara Boulevard to East of Del Prado: Construction project: The proposed improvements include an access modification which will include a median closure at the Lowe's entrance along SR 78, the addition of a second eastbound left turn lane at Pondella Road, the introduction of traffic channelization islands at the Del Prado Boulevard intersection, and the introduction of a directional median island at the Hibiscus Drive intersection. Lighting, signalization, and pedestrian improvements are also included at various locations within the project limits.
Motorists should expect nighttime/overnight lane closures throughout the duration of the project.
For more information about this construction project, please visit: www.swflroads.com/project/450723-1.
S.R. 78 (Bayshore Road) just West of Park 78 Drive: Permit project: Motorists should expect nighttime/overnight lane closures on S.R. 78 westbound beginning Monday, October 5 through Friday, October 30, 2026, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Crews will be conducting paving operations in the median of the roadway.
S.R. 45 (North Tamiami Trail) from Del Prado Boulevard to just North of Westberry Court: Maintenance project: Pedestrians should expect to see crews performing sidewalk work Monday through Friday, starting Monday, September 28 through Friday, October 23, 2026, from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. While motorists should not expect to encounter lane closures, pedestrians should follow all posted detour signs.
S.R. 31 from S.R. 78 (Bayshore Road) to Lake Babcock Drive: Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is making improvements to S.R. 31 from S.R. 78 (Bayshore Road) to Lake Babcock Drive. These interim improvements include building a new four-lane roadway east of the existing S.R. 31 roadway that will tie-in to the existing two-lane roadway. Additional improvements to the project corridor include separated multi-use trail facilities along both sides of S.R. 31, lighting enhancements at all major intersections, and significant enhancements to stormwater facilities. Anticipated completion is spring 2027.