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

  •  Motorists should expect lane shifts and lane closures during the nighttime/overnight hours on Wednesday, March 13 and Thursday March 14 for the contactor to continue work 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 17 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.  The contractor is bringing in two crews to accelerate 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.

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 Corkscrew Woods Parkway and the eastern boundary of Corkscrew Shores.  The sidewalk in this area is closed.
  • The contractor is scheduled to be clearing vegetation and performing earthwork during daytime hours.
  • Crews are scheduled to install fencing on the east end of the project.
  • 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.