Community Projects

The FL Legislature approved a 4 Billion budget for the “Moving Florida Forward” Project.

This project will construct a new alignment of SR29 as a 4-lane divided roadway

with drainage improvements on the corridor to serve as a loop around downtown

Immokalee area.

Proposed Typical Sections:

The Design from North of the CR 846 intersection to Gopher Ridge Road includes:

• Four-lane divided roadway.
• 45 MPH speed limit.
• 12-ft shared use paths on both sides.
• Emergency/Pedestrian actuated signal for Immokalee Fire Station on Airport Access Road.
• Maintaining airport, emergency, and park access.

The Design from Gopher Ridge Road to just North of New Market Road North includes:

• Four-lane divided roadway.
• 50-55 MPH speed limits.
• 12-ft shared use paths on both sides.
• Signalized intersection at the SR29/SR 29 Bypass intersection 

Project Outline:

• Estimated Completion of PD&E Study: Summer 2024.
• Estimated Substantial Completion Date: 2026
• Estimated cost of $85M

•  6’ Sidewalk on the south and west side of the road.
• Construction costs $1,314,943.50.
• Funded with Safe Routes to School funds .
• Construction to start in FY 24.
• Construction Contract was awarded to Marquee Development on February 27, 2024.