FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nicole Maxey, Lee
County Department of Transportation
(941) 479-8580
PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS PLANNED FOR TWO ROAD PROJECTS
FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 13, 2001) – Lee County is inviting residents to attend two informational meetings on upcoming road projects in Lehigh Acres and South Fort Myers.
The meetings are designed to explain the transportation projects for nearby residents and businesses and to receive public input.
The meeting dates are –
Thursday, March 22 (6:30 p.m.) – at Cypress Lake Middle School, 8901 Cypress Lake Drive, to discuss:
Cypress Lake Drive Widening
The road project will widen 0.9 miles of Cypress Lake Drive from four lanes to six lanes. The expansion runs from Summerlin Road to U.S. 41.
Location:
From Summerlin Road to U.S. 41.Cost:
$2.7 millionExpected Start Date:
September 2001Expected Project Duration:
6 monthsThursday, March 29 (6:30 p.m.) – at Lehigh Senior High School, 801 Gunnery Road, to discuss:
Gunnery Road Improvements and Access Management
The road project will widen 2.4 miles of Gunnery Road from two lanes to four lanes with a median. The expansion runs from State Road 82 to Lee Boulevard.
Location:
From S.R. 82 to Lee Blvd.Cost:
$6.9 millionExpected Start Date:
Fiscal Year 2002-03Anyone having an interest in either of these projects is invited to attend.