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

Corkscrew Road Widening Project – Phase I 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.  The project includes adding on-road bike lanes, some sidewalk, installing new drainage, and constructing a wildlife crossing approximately 1000 feet west of the entrance to Cypress Shadows Boulevard.  This crossing will coincide with a regional flow-way that crosses Corkscrew Road at that location. The Village of Estero will be installing shared use paths, lighting, and landscaping as phasing allows.  Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.  Please be aware of shifts in travel lanes and bike lanes, sidewalk detours, miscellaneous turn lane closures, and uneven pavement throughout the project.   

 Please use caution and drive with courtesy and patience throughout the project area.  Residents are entering and exiting communities on both sides of Corkscrew Road.

  •  During the nighttime/overnight hours on Sunday, March 3 the contractor is scheduled to shift 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. 
  •  Motorists should expect lane shifts and lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours of Thursday March 7 for the contactor to finish structural asphalt throughout the project. One lane in each direction will remain open during this work.
  • Motorists should expect lane shifts and lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours starting on Sunday, March 10 for installing the final lift of asphalt throughout the project. This work is expected to last about two weeks.  One lane in each direction will remain open during this work.
  •  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.
  • 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.

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

 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 is constructing the shared use path on the south side of the road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Stoneybrook Golf Drive.  The Village is currently designing the path to extend to the east property line of Bella Terra and on the north side of the road to east of Grandezza.

 MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED TO OBEY THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT.FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE ACTIVE WORK ZONE. 

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. Estimated completion is early 2024. Project cost is approximately $23 M. The contractor is Cougar Contracting, LLC. 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.

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 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.

 Drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists are urged to use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.

  •  Crews are installing underground water main on south side of Corkscrew between Wayside Lane and Corkscrew Woods Parkway.  The sidewalk in this area is closed for this work.
  • 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.
  • The contractor is identifying existing utility locations throughout the project.  Crews may be working close to the roadway.  Motorists are asked to drive with caution.

 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.