Corkscrew motorists should expect slower than usual traffic when approaching The Preserve as work is occurring in the community’s entrance.
The following work activities are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule.
- During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Sunday, August 14, and Monday, August 15, crews will be installing the signal arms over the roadway at Stoneybrook Golf Drive and Bella Terra Boulevard. Motorists should expect long delays as crews must close movements throughout the intersections during these times. Motorists are urged to use Alico Road during this work.
- This week crews continue concrete work in the Wildcat Run driveway. Access will be maintained.
- Crews continue construction of the bridge/wildlife crossing between Wild Blue Boulevard and The Preserve at Corkscrew that will allow animals to cross under Corkscrew Road, similar to the crossing just east of Alico Road. A 10-foot-high fence will be installed to funnel the wildlife to cross at this location. Currently crews are constructing box culverts near the bridge/crossing that convey water under the roadway, and forming the superstructure of the bridge. Motorists should be aware of vehicles entering/exiting the road in this area.
- Bicyclists should expect the bike lane from Stoneybrook Golf Drive to just east of Wildcat Run to be combined with the travel lane while crews work on the north side of the road.
- Pedestrians must use the temporary walkway on the south side of Corkscrew Road from Ben Hill Griffin Parkway to Stoneybrook Golf Drive.
- 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 Wild Blue Boulevard, Cypress Shadows Boulevard (The Preserve at Corkscrew), Midnight Blue Boulevard, and Bella Terra Boulevard.
- WORK PERFORMED BY OTHERS: GL Homes is currently hauling material to their development site across from Wild Blue Boulevard. Motorists should expect delays and use caution as construction vehicles enter/exit the roadway. On heavy haul days, GL Homes will be providing flaggers to reduce backups on Corkscrew Road.
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 late 2023. 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@atkinsglobal.com or by phone at (239) 338-7723.