Roundabout Approved for Hickory Boulevard — Construction Details Inside

Bonita Springs, FL · August 2, 2026

Heavy grey clouds are rolling off the Gulf early this morning. Perfect excuse to grab a second cup of coffee before heading out to the Sunday market.

The Lead

The City Council has greenlit plans for a new traffic roundabout on Hickory Boulevard, aiming to streamline coastal traffic and improve safety along one of the area's busiest beachside corridors. Contracted to Green Construction Technologies, the project targets the persistent bottleneck where coastal sightseers, weekend beachgoers, and island residents meet during peak drive times. Beyond smoothing the daily merge, crews will install enhanced pedestrian crosswalks and upgraded stormwater drainage to handle heavy summer downpours. Preliminary site preparation begins this month, with machinery moving in during off-peak morning hours to minimize lane closures. Business owners along the corridor have pushed for clearer traffic control for years, though residents will be keeping a close eye on detour signs as construction crews establish staging areas along the shoulder.

Local Pulse

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Today's Outlook

  • High 91°F · Low 79°F — Overcast (23% chance of precipitation)
    • Expect heavy cloud cover and high humidity, so keep your outdoor plans flexible today.

What's On Around Town

  • Flamingo Island Flea Market 11902 Bonita Beach Rd SE, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Browse outdoor vendor stalls, tropical plants, and local handmade crafts.

  • Forged & Found Metal Art Exhibit Visual Arts Center (26100 Old 41 Rd), 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Explore unique metalwork sculptures and contemporary regional artwork on display.

  • Fort Myers: "Dancing Lessons" Matinee Off Broadway Palm Theatre, 2:00 PM Watch a heartwarming comedy about an unlikely friendship and dance routine.

  • Nikola Vukovic Acoustic Evening Limoncello, 6:00–9:00 PM Relax to classic acoustic guitar covers during dinner on the patio.

Spotlight & Story

  • The Downtown Historical Walking Tours
    • Started decades ago by local preservationists, this community ritual leads residents past 1920s cottages and citrus packing sites along Old 41 Road. Volunteer guides share historic maps from 1870, when federal surveyors originally plotted the settlement as the township of Survey.

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