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Signal upgrades close traffic lights at San Marco Road and S. Heathwood

MARCO ISLAND Fla., (WINK) - Motorists at the intersection of San Marco Road and South Heathwood Drive are navigating without an active traffic signal until about 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, because of ongoing traffic signal upgrades. Drivers are advised to treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Every motorist...

Marco Island, FL · 1d

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Crosswalks intersecting cars present danger to safety

Whether walking to class, back to the dorms after a lecture, or just taking a stroll on campus, crosswalks are often used. Meant for safety and ease of transportation without a vehicle, the crosswalks are there to help students arrive at their destination in a timely manner. Recently, however, students...

Fort Myers, FL · 1d

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Southbound Ortiz Avenue traffic in Fort Myers shifts to new lanes Sunday night

FORT MYERS, Fla. — An overnight shift of traffic on Ortiz Avenue in Fort Myers is expected to take place Sunday night, according to the Lee County Department of Transportation. Lee County DOT said in a news release that crews will shift southbound traffic on Ortiz Avenue to the...

Fort Myers, FL · 2d

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FDOT says traffic light needed at Gulf Coast Medical Center

LEE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—Heavy evening traffic near Gulf Coast Medical Center raised concerns about whether drivers could safely get in and out of the hospital. A Lee Health nurse came to WINK Listens concerned the problem was more than an inconvenience and had become a safety issue. Elizabeth Love-Cornell...

Lee County, FL · 4d

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Curb no enthusiasm: Residents unhappy with State Road 776 project

ENGLEWOOD — The ire of Englewood residents is growing as bike lane separators and median modifications — both composed of raised concrete barriers — are installed along State Road 776.

Englewood, FL · 5d

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FDOT: Sumter northbound ramp to close at night

NORTH PORT — Workers rebuilding the Sumter Boulevard ramps to Interstate 75 will close the northbound on-ramp for several nights next week.

North Port, FL · 4d

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Lee County DOT advises motorists to be aware of overnight traffic shift on Ortiz Avenue

Lee County Department of Transportation asks motorists on Ortiz Avenue to use caution starting Sunday night, Nov. 8, into the overnight hours and into Monday morning Nov. 9 as crews shift southbound traffic to the newly constructed lanes just south of S.R. 82 (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard) to just north of Colonial Center Drive. Northbound traffic will not be affected.

Lee County, FL · 4d

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Cape Coral Backs $10M Costco Deal as Drivers Brace for Traffic Crunch

Cape Coral City Council approved a $10 million incentive agreement for the city’s first Costco, planned for 600 Chiquita Boulevard South. The project calls for an approximately 165,000-square-foot warehouse with a gas station; road changes and the effect on nearby traffic remain issues for residents and officials. The vote,...

Cape Coral, FL · 7d

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North Port drivers detoured as Price Boulevard closes from flooding

NORTH PORT, Fla. (WINK)—Price Boulevard is temporarily closed between Cranberry Boulevard and Salford Boulevard because of water on the roadway near the MacCaughey Waterway. The City of North Port said crews are working to resolve the issue and reopen the roadway as quickly as possible. Motorists should use U.S. 41 as a detour and allow extra travel time.

North Port, FL · 8d

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Flooding shuts down part of SR-78 in Glades County

GLADES COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Department of Transportation said in a press release on Sunday that it is closing SR-78 between SR-29 and US-27 in the Ortona region in Glades County due to flooding. FDOT says that the road will remain closed until conditions improve and it's safe...

Glades County, FL · 8d

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Lee County drivers get relief as Three Oaks Parkway extension opens early

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A new stretch of Three Oaks Parkway opened Monday in Lee County, giving drivers another north-south route through Lee and Collier counties. Lee County and FDOT officials gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony after crews finished this phase of the project 18 months ahead of schedule. Officials said the early opening came just in time for season.

Lee County, FL · 8d

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Ortona update: SR 78 reopens, SR 29 detour continues due to flooding

GLADES COUNTY, Fla. (WINK)—State Road 29 remained closed in Glades County because of flooding from heavy rain, while State Road 78 through Ortona reopened. A designated detour remained in place on State Road 29 to guide drivers around the flooded area. FDOT urged motorists to allow extra travel time, use caution near flooded roads and follow posted detour signs.

Glades County, FL · 6d

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Ortona flooding shuts down State Road 78 in Glades County

ORTONA, Fla. (WINK)— Flooding shut down part of State Road 78 in Ortona as Glades and Henry counties reached peak heavy rainfall under a flood watch. Glades and Henry counties had not seen any severe weather warnings Monday. A flood watch remained in place as the rural counties saw heavy rain.

Glades County, FL · 7d

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NORTH PORT: Price Boulevard flooded, closed

NORTH PORT — Price Boulevard is temporarily closed between Cranberry Boulevard and Salford Boulevard due to water being on the roadway near the MacCaughey Waterway.

North Port, FL · 8d

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Fort Myers drivers face Edison Bridge lane closures Nov. 2-3

FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK)—Drivers on Business U.S. 41 over the Edison Bridge were dealing with a double-lane closure as crews worked on maintenance. The Florida Department of Transportation said crews were working to maintain the bridge joints, with the northbound inside lanes and shoulder closed before the work shifted to the northbound outside lanes and shoulder.

Fort Myers, FL · 7d

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Fatal crash, flooded roads could affect your Florida morning commute

Flooding and a fatal crash are causing problems on Florida interstates and major roads Nov. 2. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash in Volusia County around 5 a.m. In Brevard County, flooding on U.S. 192 has closed all lanes in the area. Flooding and a fatal crash...

Volusia County, FL · 8d

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Lee County to cut ribbon Monday on $80M Three Oaks Parkway extension to Estero

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County officials are preparing for the ribbon-cutting of the Three Oaks Parkway extension project to open new lanes and improve traffic flow for drivers. Tony Kemper, a Lee County resident, expressed his anticipation for the completion of the construction. "I work in sales, so...

Lee County, FL · 10d

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Sanibel beautification project could slow traffic Nov. 7-20

SANIBEL, Fla. (WINK)—The City of Sanibel Public Works Department will begin an island-wide mulching and landscape beautification project on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Work is expected to continue through Friday, Nov. 20, 2026, weather and site conditions permitting. The city said the project is part of its ongoing effort to enhance the island's appearance, improve landscaped areas and maintain Sanibel's natural beauty for residents and visitors.

Sanibel, FL · 11d

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Residents question new I-75 lane expansion plans. What to know

While some parts of a major widening and improvement project for Interstate 75 have been decided, other pieces have not. On Oct. 28, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) held a virtual public meeting on Microsoft Teams to gather input and questions about the proposed addition of auxiliary lanes between Golden Gate Parkway in Collier County and Alico Road in Lee County. The auxiliary lanes are being considered as another way to relieve congestion in Southwest Florida, said Melody Joyner, a corridors program development manager for FDOT. "A portion of these lanes will function as accelerated congestion relief lanes between Immokalee Road and Bonita Beach Road," she said. She explained the purpose of an auxiliary lane in simple terms. "An auxiliary lane allows motorists to travel from an entrance ramp at one interchange to the exit ramp at the next interchange without merging directly into the mainline traffic stream," she said. "This helps separate local traffic from longer-distance travelers, improving overall traffic flow." She offered up an example. "Someone traveling from one interchange to the next can remain in the auxiliary lane, while drivers making longer trips, such as from Sarasota to Miami, can continue in the thru lanes," Joyner

Collier County, FL · 12d

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Englewood drivers continue raising concerns over SR 776 bike lane barriers as petition gains support

ENGLEWOOD, Fla. (WINK) — Concerns over newly installed concrete bike lane barriers along State Road 776 in Englewood continue to grow, with drivers reporting damaged tires, questioning changes to the roadway and calling on the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to reconsider parts of the project. An online petition...

Englewood, FL · 11d