Welcome!
Welcome to the City of Fort Myers Downtown Utility and Streetscape Improvements Project website. Located in Lee County, at the heart of Southwest Florida, the City of Fort Myers is experiencing an exciting time of redevelopment. Proposed improvements to the downtown area include sidewalk and pedestrian amenities, landscaping, traffic signalization, lighting and utility improvements and upgrades.
While this project will beautify over 50 blocks of downtown Fort Myers, more importantly, this is a utility replacement project. Existing water, sewer and storm drain systems will be replaced throughout the project area. The City's utilities staff has located water main fittings stamped with dates from the early 1900s. There is a lot of work to be done underground before the beautification elements are in place.
On this project website you will find information to keep you informed of the latest project construction. The Project Schedule provides current construction updates by phase and block. Visit our FAQ page to find answers to many questions about the construction project.
News You Need to Know!
For a sneak peak of First Street head to First St. near Jackson and the French Connection!
SCHEDULED OPENING JULY 4TH, 2008!! THE FIRST/HEITMAN INTERSECTION IS SCHEDULED TO OPEN PRIOR TO THE RIVERFEST 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION AT CENTENNIAL PARK. Beginning late evening Tuesday, June 10, 2008, the Heitman/First Street intersection will be under construction as part of the Downtown Utility and Streetscape Improvements Project. Eastbound First Street traffic will be detoured north on Heitman Street to Bay Street to Monroe Street. Westbound First Street traffic will be detoured south to Monroe Street to Main Street. Once work in the First/Heitman Street intersection is complete, First Street will be restored to two-way traffic.
Sidewalks on First Street from Hendry St. to Broadway and sidewalks on Hendry Street from First St. to Bay St. are being constructed. Please be patient as sidewalks may be missing in some areas during this time. A north/south crosswalk is available near Morgan House/Patio de Leon.
Planning a trip downtown? Motorists may use Bay Street or Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (east/west) and Jackson Street, Lee Street or Monroe Street (north/south) to access the downtown area.
The scheduling for several blocks in PHASE K3 has changed in an effort to expedite the project. Please visit the Project Schedule page for more information and to download the updated Phasing Map.
Parking
City of Palms Parking Garage - Please use caution when exiting the City of Palms parking garage as Bay Street is now a two-way street. Remember to look both ways before exiting.
Banking
Edison National Bank - Edison National Bank drive-thru customers must access the drive-thru using southbound Monroe Street.
Florida Gulf Bank - Florida Gulf Bank is currently in the First Street/Hendry Street construction zone. Pedestrians wishing to access the bank from west of Hendry Street must walk north on Hendry Street towards Bay Street around the construction zone and head south on Hendry to the bank entrance. Pedestrians wishing to access the bank from east of Hendry Street must walk on the north side of First Street to the bank entrance.
SunTrust Bank - SunTrust Bank drive-thru customers must access the drive-thru using southbound Monroe Street.
Wachovia Bank - Wachovia Bank customers and employees must access the Heitman Street branch using the temporary entrance on Heitman Street near Main Street.
Entertainment
Florida Repertory Theatre - The Florida Repertory Theatre may be accessed from Bay Street.
Harborside Event Center - Harborside Event Center may be accessed from Monroe Street or Edwards Drive.
U.S. Post Office
USPS Downtown Branch - The U.S. Post Office located at the corner of Monroe Street and Edwards Drive may be accessed from Edwards Drive or Monroe Street.
ADA Guide for Small Businesses
Current Road Closure Maps
Phasing Map
