Lee County Residents Face Detours During Phase Two of Three Oaks Parkway Extension

The project aims to ease traffic on I-75 by creating a new road connecting to Naples.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 11:37pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a grid of bright orange construction cones, conceptually representing the road construction and detours associated with the Three Oaks Parkway extension project.The vibrant colors and repeated patterns of construction cones capture the disruptive yet transformative nature of the Three Oaks Parkway extension project.Three Oaks Today

Crews began digging up the road at the intersection of Palomino Lane and Daniels Parkway on Monday as part of phase two of the Three Oaks Parkway extension project in Lee County, Florida. The project will create a new road to provide an alternative route to I-75, ultimately connecting to Naples. Palomino Lane is completely demolished from Daniels Parkway to Jobe Road, creating a detour for some drivers in the area.

Why it matters

The Three Oaks Parkway extension is a major infrastructure project aimed at relieving traffic congestion on I-75 in Lee County. By creating a new north-south route, the project is expected to provide an alternative for drivers and reduce travel times in the region.

The details

The second phase of the Three Oaks Parkway extension project began on Monday, with crews digging up the road at the intersection of Palomino Lane and Daniels Parkway. The new road will ultimately connect to Naples, providing an alternative to I-75. As part of the construction, Palomino Lane is completely closed from Daniels Parkway to Jobe Road, forcing drivers to find alternate routes. The project also includes a new traffic signal at Appaloosa and Powers Court, giving residents another option for accessing Publix and Daniels Parkway.

  • The project's second phase began on Monday, April 6, 2026.
  • Night closures of the Palomino Lane and Daniels Parkway intersection will take place this week from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. to install a temporary traffic light.
  • The overall Three Oaks Parkway extension project is expected to be completed by spring 2028.

The players

Kris Cella

Spokesperson for the Three Oaks Parkway extension project.

Stephanie McLean

A neighbor who lives near the construction site and is frustrated by the detours.

Richard

Another neighbor who is hopeful about the project's long-term benefits despite the current inconvenience.

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What they’re saying

“It's a little frustrating. We live down this road, so everybody has to go left or right and get out of here.”

— Stephanie McLean, Neighbor

“There's no question it's going to be an inconvenience. But the good news is I think that they're going to put a lot more lanes in here, turning lanes and such.”

— Richard, Neighbor

“When it's done, it's going to be fantastic. I have a whole new route to head south, and I think it'll be a great, great, local traffic reliever.”

— Kris Cella, Project Spokesperson

What’s next

Drivers should expect longer than normal traffic delays in the area as the project continues. The project is expected to be completed by spring 2028.

The takeaway

The Three Oaks Parkway extension is a major infrastructure project that will provide Lee County residents with an alternative route to I-75, helping to alleviate traffic congestion in the region. While the construction process is causing temporary inconveniences, the long-term benefits of the new road are expected to outweigh the short-term disruptions.