FDOT provides update on causeway project
The Florida Department of Transportation reported that crews have moved traffic to the permanent lanes on the Sanibel Causeway. The causeway islands surrounding the temporary roadway are an active work zone and closed to public access, including from the water.
The following work activities above are scheduled to occur. However, unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect the schedule:
EAST FROM TOLL PLAZA
– Motorists should expect a daytime eastbound and westbound lane closure (eastbound after peak morning travel) between Port Comfort Road and Punta Rassa Road for crews to install sod.
– The shoulder on McGregor Boulevard remains fully closed to access from the toll plaza to approximately 3/4 miles east. Work in the area is expected to be complete later this month.
– Motorists can continue to expect intermittent daytime flagging on McGregor, both eastbound and westbound, from Shell Point Boulevard to Punta Rassa for crews to move equipment and materials.
WEST FROM TOLL PLAZA
– During the nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., motorists should expect one lane of travel with a flagging operation for crews to work on the bridge approaches, bridge rail installation and painting the concrete traffic railings approaching all bridge sites.
– Motorists should expect intermittent flagging during daytime hours throughout the causeway for various work activities, including installing signage and lighting. The contractor is working to keep vehicles moving and has shifted work activities based on heavy traffic. Lanes shifts through the toll plaza may be necessary.
– Work continues to prepare the recreational areas of the causeway for future reopening to the public. It includes moving materials from the causeway islands in preparation for handoff to Lee County. The Causeway Islands Park remains closed to public access.
Many oversized vehicles are crossing the causeway to assist with recovery efforts on the island. Please be patient as travel may be slower than usual. Bicyclists are encouraged to utilize another mode of transportation to travel the causeway and pedestrians are not permitted on the causeway. Motorists are reminded to obey the posted speed limit of 20 mph throughout the work zone.
For more information about the project, visit www.swflroads.com/SanibelCauseway.