Work along Pine Island Road continues
BARTOW, Fla. – This weekly report is prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation to inform the public about upcoming road work in Southwest Florida.
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.
– UPCOMING: Motorists can expect occasional lane closures shifting work to the opposite side of the road so crews can begin permanent underground utilities on south side.
– Motorists can expect a new traffic pattern. Varia-ble message signs will be in place to alert drivers.
– Please be alerted to construction equipment in the construction zone. To maintain safety, motorists should find alternate parking areas.
— 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 more information, please visit the FDOT project web page at https://www.swflroads.com/project/451937-2