New Traffic Light Goes Up at Fort Myers Beach Intersection

Workers started installing signals at Fifth Street and San Carlos Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach this week. The signal flashed yellow on Tuesday, marking the first phase of the change.

Officials want drivers to watch for the yellow warning lights. The flashing beacons mark step one in activating the full signal system. Extra caution matters now as locals adjust to the new setup.

Earlier this week, a wreck blocked Leeland Heights Boulevard's east lanes near block 700 in Lehigh Acres. The incident points to why better traffic systems matter in this fast-growing area.

After that wreck, deputies had to send cars on detours. Such problems show exactly why this new signal could stop future accidents at Fifth Street.

Both tourists and locals can track road conditions through the county's web system. This map shows real-time details about crashes, work zones, and backups.

No exact date exists yet for switching to standard signal patterns. The county will send alerts when the lights change from yellow warnings to full stop-and-go operation.