Projects Around Town

The Town of Fort Myers Beach took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022. This storm created catastrophic damage as a category four hurricane. Recovery from this storm has delayed some of the projects that are described on this page. To keep up on project status, watch the Town's Facebook and Twitter pages, council and committee meetings on YouTube, and the news module on the homepage of this website.

Asphalt Project- Tier 1


The Tier One Asphalt Project focuses on repairing, improving, and repaving priority roadways throughout Fort Myers Beach that were impacted by storm damage and long-term wear. This work is designed to improve road safety, drainage, and overall driving conditions while coordinating with necessary utility, structural, and permitting requirements.

Work is continuing across several Tier One roadway locations. Below is a status update on the remaining major areas:

Seminole & Sterling

  • Awaiting structural work and engineering approval for raised utility boxes at the end of Seminole that need to be lowered.

Fairview Isles

  • Waiting on structural work and permits to complete the neighborhood entrance (an added scope for Albatross and Fairview Boulevard).

Estrellita

  • Entrance work has been completed.


Timeline Outlook


  • A very conservative estimate is up to 6 months

  • A more likely timeline is approximately 3 months

  • The Town expects this work to be completed before the start of the rainy season


Additional Tier One Locations


Smaller Tier One asphalt projects are also underway or being scheduled, including:

  • Town Hall

  • Lazy Way

  • Carlos

  • Seaview

  • Other nearby areas

These locations are in various stages of completion.



Island Wide Lighting Project 


The need for lighting on Estero Boulevard took a turn when Hurricane Ian hit on September 28, 2022. In June of 2023, FP&L completed and paid for temporary street lighting on Estero Boulevard that is turtle safe, though darker than many had hoped. 

On February 16, 2021, Town Council approved a $185,000 contract with REDD, Inc., DBA Town Lighting Engineers, to address longstanding safety and wildlife-friendly lighting concerns on Estero Boulevard. FPL representatives also attended that meeting to help Town Councilors understand the level of support that can be expected from FPL for this project.

At the Monday, March 15, 2021,Town Council meeting, Councilors recommended selection of members for a community stakeholder group to provide input for the project. The stakeholders group has met twice, on March 24, 2021, and May 12, 2021, hosted by Redd, Inc.

Crews from Andrews Sitework have begun working on stormwater drains in certain areas of the Island. Below, you will find the list of tier one streets and the dates they will begin work with an estimated finished date. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Town Hall at (239) 765 – 0202 and someone will be available to assist.                                                                                                                        

Street Name

Scope of Work

WILLIAMS DRIVE

Water & Storm

BAHIA VIA

Water & Storm

SEMINOLE WAY

(Priority Street)

Storm Drain

PEPITA STREET

(Priority Street)

Storm Drain

ESTRELLITA DRIVE

Storm Drain

COCONUT DRIVE

Storm Drain

SABAL DRIVE

Storm Drain

HIBISCUS DRIVE

Storm Drain

RANDY LANE

Storm Drain

AVENIDA CARITA

Storm Drain

INDIAN BAYOU DR

Outfall Imp.

WIDGEON TER

Storm Drain

FLAMINGO ST

Storm Drain

CURLEW ST

Storm Drain

EGRET ST

Storm Drain

IBIS ST

Storm Drain

BAYVIEW BLVD

Storm Drain

ANCHORAGE STREET

Storm Drain

ST PETERS DRIVE

Storm Drain

Bay Oaks Park

Bay Oaks Redevelopment Project

The park will include:

  • A multi-use field
  • Four pickleball courts
  • Picnic areas
  • Walking path

To view a draft of the project design, click here!

The second advertisement for design was posted on Tuesday, July 1st, via DemandStar. The advertisements closed on July 31st with the selection committee meeting on August 15, 2025, to select a designer for the project. 

Bay Oaks continues to have conversations about the rebuild of the Fort Myers Beach Community Pool with BORCAB. These discussions can be heard during BORCAB meetings on the Town's YouTube Page. 

Newton Beach Park

The second advertisement for design was posted on Tuesday, July 1st, via DemandStar. The advertisements closed on July 31st with the selection committee meeting on August 15, 2025, to select a designer for the project. 

  • R2P2 conceptual design from resident and staff input - this design is an idea of what the Town would like to see brought to life!

Big Carlos Pass Bridge Project by Lee County 

This project is underway! The Lee County Department of Transportation (DOT) is planned improvements to the Big Carlos Pass Bridge on Estero Boulevard (County Road 865) on the south end of the Town/Estero Island.

Estero Island Shore Protection Project (Beach Renourishment)

April 2023: An emergency berm project was begun to restore sand to the beach that was damaged by Hurricane Ian. It was managed in partnership with FWC, FDEP, and Turtle Time to protect nesting shorebirds and sea turtles. Visit www.fmbgov.com/beach for more information. The beach renourishment project that had been in the works before Ian is set to follow the berm project. 

This project is to restore about six and a half miles along Estero Island of critically eroding Gulf shoreline and provide long-term maintenance and nourishment. It is to be completed in partnership with the Town, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), and the Lee County Tourist Development Council (TDC.). The project is anticipated to be completed in July 2025.

Matanzas Pass Bridge base traffic and landscaping

This project is in progress! Lee County Government is planned improvements to streets, stoplights, traffic flows, and landscaping at the base of the Matanzas Pass Bridge on the north end of Estero Island. Federal Department of Transportation (FDOT) funding is being used for this project. County officials briefed Town Council on a couple occasions in 2020 with preliminary designs in 2021. 

Lynn Hall Memorial Park, Fort Myers Beach Fishing Pier, 

Crescent Beach Family Park, and Bowditch Pointe Park

These four locations on Fort Myers Beach are owned and operated by Lee County. See below for updates on their projects:

For more details on the projects, please visit: Parks and Recreation Projects