Construction begins on new Daniels Pkwy and I-75 Diverging Diamond Interchange in Lee County

LEE COUNTY, Fla. —

The Florida Department of Transportation is converting the Interstate 75 and Daniels Parkway interchange in Lee County into a diverging diamond interchange.

FDOT said it will work on making improvements to the I-75 at Daniels Parkway interchange, which include the reconstruction of the interchange at Exit 131 into a DDI design, the reconstruction of the I-75 ramps, the construction of pedestrian and bicycle accommodations through the interchange, the installation of new signals at the ramps, and the resurfacing of Daniels Parkway.

Preliminary work will begin Monday, and FDOT said drivers should expect crews to begin mobilization and earthwork in the area.

FDOT said that when necessary, drivers should anticipate lane closures on I-75 between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. and between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Daniels Parkway.

FDOT said that the lane closure hours will not be in effect three hours before, during and after spring training baseball games at Hammond Stadium and JetBlue Park.

FDOT encourages drivers to use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway.

The reconstruction is expected to be completed in summer 2028.

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