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

  •  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.
  • On Monday, April 15, during daytime hours, motorists should expect the right turn lane from Grande Oak Shoppes to Ben Hill Griffin Parkway closed.  Drivers will still be able to turn right from the through lane into the shopping center and turn north onto Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.
  • Crews continue installing signage, sod, and fencing throughout the project.
  • 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 along Corkscrew Road just west of Wayside Lane and the eastern boundary of Corkscrew Shores.  The sidewalk in this area is closed.
  • Crews are installing a force main on the north side of Corkscrew Road.
  • 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.

 Upcoming work by FPL:

  •  From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday from April 10 – April 24 motorists should expect lane closure for FPL crews to install new overhead primary power lines and power poles from Wayside Lane west to Alico Road.  Flaggers will be onsite to assist motorist.  Please use caution as crews work close to the roadway.

 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.