The following information is provided by Cougar Contracting, Inc.:

Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I Construction Project:  

 Corkscrew Road is now in its final configuration from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Bella Terra Boulevard.  Motorists should expect isolated flagging operations with periodic lane closures as the contractor works through the final project punch list.  Motorists should also expect construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway.

  • Crews continue installing signage, sod, and fencing throughout the project.

 WORK PERFORMED BY OTHERS: 

 GL Homes is actively working in the RiverCreek Community site across from Wild Blue Boulevard.  Motorists should expect delays and use caution as construction vehicles enter/exit the roadway.

  • The Village of Estero anticipates beginning construction of their shared use path in fall 2024.  The path is designed to extend to the east property line of Bella Terra on the south side and to east of Grandezza on the north side of Corkscrew Road.

Corkscrew Road Widening Project – 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 bike 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.

  • Crews will be installing conduit for streetlights and fiber communication lines from Wayside Lane to Alico Road on the south side of Corkscrew Road.
  • Crews are installing water main from Wayside Lane to Alico Road.
  • Crews are installing a force main on the north side of Corkscrew Road.
  • During daytime hours, the contractor continues earthwork as a part of the new pond construction east of Corkscrew Shores.
  • Crews are installing erosion control and traffic control devices throughout the project.
  • Crews may be working close to the roadway.  Motorists are asked to drive with caution.  Sidewalks may be closed in areas throughout the project as the contractor performs underground work.

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

 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 Land Development, Inc. 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.