The following work activities are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule.
The contractor continues underground work in the driveway of The Preserve at Corkscrew (Cypress Shadows Boulevard). Crews are currently working in the exit and the entrance is open to two-way travel. This work on Cypress Shadows Boulevard is expected to continue until late July.
- Crews continue work on the traffic signals at the intersections of Stoneybrook and at Bella Terra Boulevard. During the nighttime/overnight hours on Monday, July 25 and Tuesday, July 26, crews will be installing the mastarms for the traffic signals at Stoneybrook Golf Drive. Flaggers will be onsite to assist motorists.
- Crews are removing and replacing the concrete ribbon curb in the Wildcat Run driveway. The driveway will be fully opened at the end of each work day using road plates to protect motorists and the newly installed ribbon curb. Crews will also be restoring the existing pavers after the concrete installation is completed. Completion of this work is estimated for mid-August.
- Crews continue construction of the bridge/wildlife crossingbetween 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.
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.