The Alico Road Extension is an important component of Lee County’s commitment to road infrastructure that provides for safe and efficient travel throughout the county.

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On May 6, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners approved a modification to the construction phasing of the Alico Road Extension project.  The decision advances construction of Phase 2 of the project, which connects existing Alico Road to SR 82/Sunshine Boulevard.  This rephasing is projected to save nearly $2 million dollars of the final construction cost, and approximately 9 months off of the full project schedule, demonstrating better use of available public funds, as well as providing traffic relief to the area sooner.

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Expected Phasing Sequence (subject to change):

Phase 1A: includes improvements to existing Alico Road necessary to accommodate the future connection, reconstruction of the existing Alico and Green Meadow intersection with a new traffic signal, two wildlife crossings and associated wildlife fencing, habitat restoration within Wild Turkey Strand, various drainage improvements.

Phase 2:  includes construction of northbound lanes connecting Alico Road and SR 82.  Two-way traffic will utilize these lanes while construction continues to complete four lanes. Also provides a temporary traffic signal at the Alico Road/SR 82/Sunshine Boulevard intersection.

Phase 1B: includes existing Alico Road widening to Green Meadow Road

Phase 3:  includes widening Sunshine Boulevard from SR 82 to 23rd St. SW and construction of the continuous flow intersection (CFI) at Alico Road/SR 82/Sunshine Boulevard.

The shared-use path remains a part of the plan and is being completed in phases.