Lee DOT projects in Matlacha
* Pine Island Road between the Matlacha Bridge and the Little Pine Island Bridge:
The work includes milling and paving the asphalt surface. Paving is expected to take place in the overnight hours from 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, to 6 a.m., Thursday, May 14. If necessary, work may also occur overnight 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, to 6 a.m., Friday, May 15. During paving operations, one lane will remain open with flagging personnel on site to direct motorists.
The Pine Island Road project in Mat-lacha will complete Lee County DOT’s recent efforts for Pine Island Road, with the road resurfaced essentially from the four-way stop on the main island to the east through Matlacha. This complements the work FDOT has done on Pine Island Road in Matlacha as part of the Hurricane Ian repairs.
* Matlacha Drawbridge
Work on the Matlacha Mechanical and Electrical Repair project commenced on Aug. 25, 2025, and will be ongoing until late June 2026. Workers will be intermittently present on the site but may not be seen for extended periods of time as work is required inside the tender house.
While on site, motorists can expect to encounter construction workers and vehicles on the roadway, as well as deliveries and the removal of old equipment from the bridge. Please be aware that this is an active work zone, and drivers are asked to exercise caution when driving through the site.
For further information, please contact Avelino Cancel at (239) 533-9400 or email acancel@leegov.com.