Lee County Shuts Down Buckingham Road for $4.8M Roundabout Project
Construction barriers went up on Buckingham Road between Gunnery and Sunset Roads on June 16, 2025. The work marks phase two of the $4.8 million traffic circle project, with federal funds…
LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 17: Construction workers remove barricades on the southbound Interstae 405 freeway before it re-opened ahead of schedule following a 10-mile shutdown of the freeway for bridge work on July 17, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles city officials advised residents to stay home or stay away from the area over the weekend fearing massive traffic jams of what has become known as “Carmageddon.” which never materialized. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Construction barriers went up on Buckingham Road between Gunnery and Sunset Roads on June 16, 2025. The work marks phase two of the $4.8 million traffic circle project, with federal funds covering $4.6 million of the cost.
Drivers must now wind through alternate routes. Those headed south should veer right at Gunnery Road, then make another right onto Sunset Road to reach Buckingham. Northbound traffic takes Sunset Road, then turns left at Gunnery.
New traffic signals now control flow at two key spots where the roads meet. These temporary lights will direct cars through the construction zone.
The work schedule runs 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, with the potential for some nights or weekend work. The completion date is expected for spring 2026.
V & H Construction won the bid to transform this busy east Fort Myers crossing. The roundabout should help cut down crashes and traffic jams at that intersection.
"Vehicles yield rather than stop, which keeps traffic moving, especially during off-peak hours, which enables continuous traffic flow in all directions, allowing motorists to navigate without stopping," officials told News-Press.
A public session on June 20 will tackle the next five years of road plans. The Lee County Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet at 9 a.m. in the County Administration East Building.
