Sunday, May 4th to Saturday, May 10th:

Lane Closure: Beginning Sunday, May 4, through Thursday, May 8, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. motorists should expect single lane closures along San Carlos Boulevard throughout the project limits as crews install signal loops.

During construction, motorists should expect intermittent nighttime/overnight lane closures.

Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone.

Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration: Crews are completing final items west of the toll plaza.  Work continues east of the toll plaza.  

 
The following work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. 

West of the Toll Plaza: 

• Motorists should use caution as crews complete final work activities along the shoulder of the Causeway. 

• Motorists and bicyclists are urged to be courteous and pay attention as bicyclists share the road on the Causeway. 

• The Causeway Islands Park is now open to the public.  Motorists and beachgoers should be aware of vehicles slowing and entering and exiting at near beach entrances.  Please check www.leegov.com/parks for updated information. 

• Work by others: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation is monitoring Least Tern nesting on the causeway islands.  For more information visit:  www.sccf.org. 

East of the Toll Plaza: 

• Motorists should expect off-island traffic to be shifted to the outside toll plaza lane and Punta Rassa Road traffic entering McGregor Boulevard eastbound to be shifted to the south side of the traffic separator (normal configuration) by Friday, May 2.   

• Motorists should be aware of a slow-moving water truck on McGregor Boulevard irrigating the newly installed sod. 

• Final paving of McGregor Boulevard is scheduled for later this month.  More details will be released as they become available. 

• Work by others: Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation continues work on the north side of McGregor Boulevard for mangrove restoration.  For more information visit:  www.sccf.org. 

Many oversized vehicles are crossing the causeway to assist with recovery efforts on the island.  Please be patient as travel may be slower than usual. Pedestrians are not permitted on the Sanibel Causeway.  MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED TO OBEY THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MPH THROUGHOUT THE WORK ZONE. 

Upcoming Lane Closures:

Starting April 28, 2025, Saw Palmetto Parkway's westbound lanes will be temporarily closed from Amethyst Boulevard at the entrance to TerraWalk to Babcock Ranch Road/SR 31. Westbound lane closures are anticipated to last until May 7, 2025. The eastbound lanes will be utilized to maintain both directions of travel while the westbound lanes are closed. 

Road Watch Update:

• Motorists are reminded not to block driveways or entrances and to follow all posted signage throughout the construction zone.
• Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway.
• Noise from construction equipment in the area is to be expected.
• Since the start of construction with the Little Pine Island Bridge, boaters are asked to be aware of construction equipment and erosion control measures that are in place. 
• Pedestrians and bicyclists are not permitted within the construction zone. 

I-75 From South of Bonita Beach Road to North of Alico: Construction Project: Nighttime Lane closure operations will Continue Sunday Nights through Thursday Nights for resurfacing operations for the next few months.

• Paving operations are scheduled to resume Sunday night, April 27, 2025, due to the holiday weekend.

• Daytime activities will include installation of sign bases and conduit installation for I.T.S. items.

• New guardrail installation in the medians and overpasses. This work will be performed during the daytime from inside the right-of-way away from the travel lanes or behind shoulder closures as needed.

• The current work schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

SR 865 (San Carlos Boulevard) from Linda Loma Drive to Kelly Road: Construction Project: The purpose of this project is to provide improvements along SR 865 with the intent of enhancing safety along the corridor.

• Motorists should expect several left and right turn lanes to be closed along the project limits.
• During construction, motorists should expect daytime and nighttime/overnight lane closures.

• Motorists should expect a traffic shift on SR 865 northbound between Linda Loma Drive and Kelly Road for crews to facilitate concrete placement.

  Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone.

Motorists are asked to exercise caution and reduce their speed while driving through the work zone.