Acnhor: Gracie Fusco
•9/4/2026
FORT MYERS, Fla. (WINK) — A Fort Myers man who has lived on the same street for more than six decades says the road has become bumpy and patched, and he wants to know when a real fix is coming.
Cyrus Calhoun has called Thomas Street home since 1962.
"When there's a pothole, they come out and they actually will put asphalt in there to temporarily fill that hole," Calhoun said.
But Calhoun says those temporary fixes are adding up. More asphalt, more patches and still no smooth road.
"That creates an uneven surface. So, like when you turn off of the main road and you go into the neighborhood, it's very bumpy," Calhoun said.
He feels more rental properties have also brought more cars and trucks through his neighborhood, adding to the wear and tear.
"I just think that somebody needs to pay attention and you know act on that because we're taxpayers as well," Calhoun said.
Calhoun brought his question to WINK News at a WINK Listens event. WINK News anchor Gracie Fusco took his concerns straight to the city.
The city confirmed Thomas Street is on Public Works' radar as a candidate for resurfacing. The city said there are roadway needs across Fort Myers, and limited paving money is prioritized across each ward.
That means there's no date yet for when Thomas Street will be resurfaced. But for Calhoun, knowing his street is at least on the city's radar is a start.
"Once you resurface the road, it has a long lifespan. You don't have to keep doing it," Calhoun said.
The city's "Fix-My-Fort" tool allows residents to report problems directly to city staff.
