Corkscrew Road Widening

The following work activities are scheduled to occur, weather permitting:

  • This week motorists should continue to expect crews working in the right-of-way at the Wildcat Run entrance.  Please use caution on while crews work in the roadway.
  • On Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22 residents at The Preserve at Corkscrew may experience reduced water pressure as utility crews work on the water system.  Water service is expected to be maintained.
  • During the overnight hours on Tuesday, March 22 residents in Bella Terra may experience a reduction in water pressure as utility crews work on the water system. Water service is expected to be maintained.
  • During the overnight hours on Tuesday, March 22 water service at the clubhouse and guard house at The Preserve at Corkscrew will be temporarily shut-off while crews complete work on the water system.
  • Crews continue work in the median just west of Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.  Drivers are urged to use caution as work occurs near the travel lanes.
  • FPL crews continue to remove and de-energize lines from Cypress Shadows Boulevard to Bella Terra Boulevard.
  • Currently in the area between Wild Blue Boulevard and Cypress Shadows Boulevard (The Preserve at Corkscrew) vehicles are using temporary lanes on the north side of the road to allow crews to work on the south side of Corkscrew Road.
  • Turn lanes are currently unavailable at Midnight Blue Boulevard, Wild Blue Boulevard and Cypress Shadows Boulevard (The Preserve at Corkscrew).

Crews are installing curb, drainage, and sod, as well as performing earthwork, and relocating utilities. MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED TO OBEY THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT. Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Estimated completion is fall 2023. Project cost is approximately $23 M. The contractor is Cougar Contracting, LLC. For further questions, please visit the project website at www.corkscrewroadwidening.com or contact Jennifer Dorning by email at Jennifer.Dorning@atkinsglobal.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723.