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FDOT provides update for Pine Island Road work

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BARTOW, Fla. – This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida. Below are the work schedule and lane closure locations for major state road projects.

Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge Permanent Repairs

Construction project: As part of the Emergency Restoration of the Pine Island Road Causeway and Bridge, crews will be working in the project boundaries along CR 78 Pine Island Road from west of Little Pine Island Bridge (Bridge No. 120111) to West of Shoreview Drive.

Motorists can expect traffic shifts and flagging operations as crews continue installing utilities throughout the causeway.

Please be alerted to construction equipment in the construction zone. To maintain safety, motorists should find alternate parking areas.

Motorists can expect occasional delays due to flagging operations for delivery/removal of materials, transfer of equipment. ­

Crews are maintaining two-lane traffic on causeway.

– Pedestrians and bicyclists are not permitted within the construction zone.

– Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway.

– Noise from construction equipment in the area is to be expected.

– Please be patient and plan for additional travel time as it may be slower than usual in the area.

For additional information, please visit the FDOT project web page at https://www.swflroads.com/project/451937-2 or email Shana Overhulser at shana.overhulser@dot.state.fl.us.

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