First Street and Second Street Two-Way Traffic Conversion Project – First Street and Second Street Two-Way Traffic Conversion Project

Converting

First & Second

to Two-way Streets

Neighborhood

Improvements

in City of Fort Myers

Converting

First and Second

to Two-way Streets

Neighborhood

Improvements

In City of Fort Myers

Documents from the Virtual Public Meeting on Thursday, October 15th:

Numerous Redevelopment Studies

Unanimously Recommend

TWO-WAY TRAFFIC, SIDEWALKS, AND BIKE LANES

The Fort Myers City Council previously approved converting the First and Second Street corridor from one-way to two-way. Along with improving sidewalks and bike lanes, the project will improve neighborhood safety, simplify access points, and add to downtown evacuation routes in case of hurricanes or other emergencies. Click here to learn more about the project benefits and the phases for completion.

Current Phase

Phase I

First Street and Second Street will be converted from one-way to two-way traffic.

Future Phases

Phase II

Traffic counts and public input will help determine additional improvements like sidewalks, bike lanes, landscaping and benches.

Phase III

Dependent on funding, Billy Creek Bridge enhancements and possible roundabouts will be evaluated.