Phase 1 Construction Project: The project widens Corkscrew Road to six lanes from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Fire House Lane, and to four lanes from Fire House Lane to Bella Terra Boulevard.
- New travel lanes for westbound traffic are scheduled to be paved from east of Wildcat Run to west of The Preserve on Friday, February 16. This schedule has shifted due to weather.
- During the nighttime/overnight hours on Sunday, February 25 the contractor will be shifting traffic. Westbound traffic will be shifted to the north side of the road to allow for work in the median. This will open turn lanes at many of the intersections. Some intersections may have intermittent turn lane closures to finalize work. Left turns are currently permitted travel lanes.
- Crews are installing signage, guardrail, sod, and fencing throughout the project.
- The contractor continues to complete concrete work including curb and sidewalk. Motorists should expect construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway.
- Crews will begin painting the bridge/wildlife crossing the week of February 19. This activity will be done in phases and may require traffic shifts.
- The sidewalk on the south side of the road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Stoneybrook Golf Drive has been opened to pedestrians. Please be aware that some areas are a temporary surface. The Village of Estero is constructing the shared use path.
Phase 2 Construction Project: The project constructs four 11-foot-wide travel lanes from Bella Terra Boulevard to just east of Alico Road, and a new traffic signal at the Alico Road intersection. Also included are on-road bikes lanes in each direction, a 10-foot-wide shared use path on the south side of the road, a 6-foot sidewalk on the north side of the road, and street lighting. The 22-foot wide (varies) median includes various hardwood and palm trees as well as shrubs
- The contractor is scheduled to be clearing vegetation and performing earthwork during daytime hours.
- Crews are installing erosion control and traffic control devices throughout the project.
Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Estimated completion is spring 2026. Project cost is approximately $27 M. The contractor is Bergeron Construction Company. For further questions, please visit the project website at http://corkscrewroadwidening.com or contact Jennifer Dorning by email at Jennifer.Dorning@atkinsrealis.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723.