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Wright Construction Group has begun work on the first section of Three Oaks Parkway extension just off Alico Road.
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To deal with growing traffic demand on local infrastructure, a new kind of interchange is coming to the intersection of I-75 and Colonial Boulevard in Fort Myers.The diverging diamond interchange will replace the current intersection, which is organized with traditional cross-traffic left-turn lanes using traffic lights.
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Lee County ranked number one for roadway fatalities and injuries last year, marking the fifth year in a row. Now a group of local organizations are calling for immediate action.
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A public hearing for a Metro Parkway at Daniels Parkway intersection re-evaluation will be held in-person: July 27, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. with an open house from 5-6 p.m. before the formal hearing at 6 p.m. and live online from 6 – 7 p.m. with an overview for how to submit comments at 5:45 p.m.
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During this past March, 1,166,442 passengers traveled through RSW in Fort Myers. The March 2022 numbers at RSW set a passenger single-month record with 1,221,628 passengers.
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The proposed conversion of an unused railbed into a public trail between Bonita Beach and Alico roads has developed into a tug-of-war between trail proponents and homeowners along part of the proposed route.
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As Lee County improves the intersection of Pine Island Road and Burnt Store Road/Veterans Parkway the Department of Transportation urges motorists to use caution.
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RSW is among the top 5 U.S. airports for passenger satisfaction, according to the Travel Lens website.
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Florida ranks the second deadliest state for pedestrians, according to a 2022 report by the National Complete Streets Coalition, a part of Smart Growth America. Throughout 2022 in Lee County, there were 319 crashes in Lee County involving bicyclists, an increase from 2021 where there were 256. Nine crashes resulted in fatalities.