As work continues for the SUN Trail improvement project, a road closure is planned for Kismet Parkway West on Thursday, Oct. 14, and Friday, Oct. 15, 2021.
Crews will install new storm drainage from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. both days.
A brief, one-block detour will be in place guiding motorists through the area.
For motorists traveling west on Kismet Parkway: Turn left onto Chiquita Boulevard, then take the first right onto NW 23rd Terrace. At the next street NW 18th Avenue turn right and it returns the motorist to Kismet Parkway.
For motorists traveling east on Kismet Parkway: Take a right on NW 18th Avenue, then take the first left onto NW 23rd Terrace. At the next stop at Chiquita Boulevard turn left and it returns the motorist to Kismet Parkway.
For motorists north or southbound on Chiquita Boulevard: Turn on NW 23rd Terrace, then turn right on 18th and left on to Kismet Parkway.
The focus of the Town Hall will be the upcoming Flood Insurance Changes and FEMA Risk Rating 2.0. The speakers will present information that will benefit current homeowners and people looking to purchase or sell their home.
In an effort to effectively answer questions, offer advice, and clarify changes, the first hour will be dedicated to one-on-one question and answer sessions. Handouts and maps will be available for attendees to take with them.
Hosted by District 1 Councilmember, Gloria Tate
Speakers:
District 1 Commissioner and Chairman, Kevin Ruane
Founder and CEO of Chapman Insurance Group, Brian Chapman
Wyatt Daltry, Planning Team Coordinator, City of Cape Coral
Topic: Upcoming Flood Insurance Changes and FEMA Risk Rating
On Monday, September 20, crews plan to begin work to extend the eastbound left-turn lane on Cape Coral Parkway at Del Prado Boulevard.
Drivers can expect the following:
East bound lanes of Cape Coral Parkway – periodic lane closures between Cape Coral Street and Del Prado Boulevard from 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m.
West bound lanes of Cape Coral Parkway – periodic lane closures from 8:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m.
Some portions of the project may require night work which will result in intermittent lane closures between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
The project is an effort to alleviate traffic congestion on Cape Coral Parkway. Extending the turn lane will accommodate more vehicles and reduce congestion created by a backup of vehicles turning left.
The City’s Transportation Advisory Commission recommended the extension of the eastbound left-turn lane on Cape Coral Parkway at Del Prado Boulevard after an extensive evaluation of potential improvements to reduce congestion on Cape Coral Parkway. The eastbound congestion during peak morning hours is primarily due to the traffic bottleneck created by spillover traffic from the turn lane impeding eastbound through lane traffic.
In order to extend the turn lane the median opening at Cape Coral Parkway and Cape Coral Street will be closed, preventing a left turn from Cape Coral Street onto Cape Coral Parkway.
*The Transportation Advisory Commission meets monthly and is composed of the Mayor and four Council Members.
The City of Cape Coral Code Compliance Division is looking for Volunteers to assist department staff.
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Duties include:
answering phones
responding to e-mails & voice messages
printing forms & other administrative work
greeting citizens & assisting visitors
volunteers with a valid Florida driver’s license may use city vehicles to assist in Code Compliance processes
You must be a Cape Coral resident to apply. If you’re interested, please stop by the Code Compliance office at City Hall to pick up an application or contact Carol Rall for more information (239) 574-0624, crall@capecoral.gov.
The City of Cape Coral has launched an e-newsletter tool to share the latest news, media advisories and public service announcements with a wider audience.
Part of an effort to enhance the city’s information sharing and community engagement, the e-newsletter will contain information on programs, services, upcoming events, as well as urgent news. It allows the City to connect directly with residents, business owners, reporters, staff, City Council, visitors and beyond.
The online tool will provide a variety of benefits to the community and City of Cape Coral staff who subscribe, including:
The latest news and updates delivered directly to your inbox.
A consistent and reliable method for receiving information from the city.
Freedom to read important information when it is most convenient for you.
The e-newsletter will operate on a subscription basis.
Visit Capecoral.gov and select “Get Connected” at the bottom of the webpage to subscribe and have the latest updates from our city at your fingertips.
District 6 City Councilman Rick Williams, the longest-serving current City Councilman, has resigned effective immediately.
Councilman Williams, a Navy veteran who was first elected in 2011, has had health issues the past few years, which has led to frequent absences.
Councilman Williams was often the lone NO vote on many issues, taking a more realistic approach to big, optimist projects.
But, if you asked Rick Williams, the accomplishment he is most proud of, it would be the Cape Coral Youth Council, which Williams has referred to as “his legacy.”
A Special Meeting will be held Monday, August 16th, at 4 pm to discuss who will sit in Rick Williams’ Empty Chair.
