Daniels Parkway Project to Temporarily Close Palomino Lane in Fort Myers

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Lee County's ongoing Three Oaks Parkway Extension Project, which will widen Daniels Parkway to eight lanes, will require a temporary closure of Palomino Lane in Fort Myers starting on March 23. The closure, which was originally planned to last eight weeks but has now been shortened to six weeks, is necessary for the installation of a new drainage pipe and water main under the road, followed by roadway reconstruction.

Why it matters

The Daniels Parkway corridor is a major thoroughfare in the Fort Myers area, and the Three Oaks Parkway Extension Project is a strategic infrastructure priority for Lee County as the region's population continues to grow. The temporary closure of Palomino Lane, which provides access to several residential and commercial properties, will impact local traffic patterns during the construction period.

The details

The work on Palomino Lane will involve closing the road from Jobe Road / Kings Crossing to Daniels Parkway. When the reconstruction is complete, southbound Palomino Lane will be reconfigured to include two left-turn lanes, one through lane, and an exclusive right-turn lane for access to Daniels Parkway. Lee County transportation staff has worked with the contractor to enhance the detour routes to limit impacts to Palomino residents during the closure.

• The work will begin on March 23, 2026.
• The temporary closure of Palomino Lane is now expected to last approximately six weeks.

What’s next

Lee County Department of Transportation staff has worked with the contractor to enhance the detour routes to limit impacts to Palomino residents during the six-week closure.