In a move to improve the notorious traffic on Estero Island, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) joined forces with Lee County to bring improvements to the busiest intersection on the island, located between 5th and Crescent Street.
The project aims to introduce a new traffic light to streamline the flow of vehicles and enhance the efficiency and safety of the intersection.
The town of Fort Myers Beach has recently hired an LCSO traffic controller as a short-term fix. Howeverthe FDOT project represents a long-term solution designed to address the core issues of the traffic buildup, particularly around the bustling Times Square area.
Chris Speese, the Project Manager for FDOT, detailed the plan to connect the intelligent transportation system network onto the island.
“This upgrade will enable signals to better communicate with each other, significantly improving the efficiency of the Fifth Street and the San Carlos Boulevard intersection,” Speese explained.
The project’s scope also includes the expansion of the pedestrian path across the Matanzas Pass Bridge and the opening of a second lane currently designated for buses only.