The Florida Department of Transportation District One is running a study with a goal to fix traffic problems and make US 41 safer where it meets Six Mile Cypress Parkway in Lee County. Officials held a meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, for people to attend in person, and they’ll run another one online on Thursday, Oct. 30.
The study examines how many cars the intersection can handle and whether it’s safe enough. This spot acts as a gateway for drivers headed to the beaches. When motorists travel west on Six Mile Cypress, they cross US 41, then the road becomes Gladiolus Drive.
Three plans are being considered: creating a bypass for Old Gladiolus Drive, building an overpass on US 41 that would carry traffic in both directions, and adding a crossover for drivers turning left from the northbound lanes of US 41. If the project moves forward, it could make things safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers while also reconfiguring the intersection so it can handle more vehicles…