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Project
Description
Planning For Future Travel Needs
Travelers
in Southwest Florida are faced with increasing traffic congestion
and delays as the demands of a rapidly growing population put
additional stress on existing roadways. In order to improve
mobility for the traveling public, a regional study has been
initiated. Lee County and Charlotte County are funding a
transportation corridor study from Interstate 75 (I-75) in Lee
County west along Colonial Boulevard and Veterans Parkway, then
north along Burnt Store Road to a connection at I-75 in Charlotte
County. The study route travels through the cities of Fort Myers,
Cape Coral, and Punta Gorda. These communities are also
participating in this preliminary needs study.
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Study
Purpose
The study will identify road improvements to meet the long-term
travel needs on this transportation route. Preliminary estimates of
right-of-way and construction costs will also be developed as part
of this study. At the conclusion of this study in 2005, Lee and
Charlotte Counties will have information to choose feasible
alternatives and develop a schedule for funding these improvements.
Following these decisions, further engineering and design studies
will be conducted before construction plans are
prepared.
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