Press Release 22_23 Manhole Project Temporary Lane Closures

(July 8, 2022) The City’s Water and Sewer Department is undertaking a Manhole Rehabilitation Project from July 11 - August 5, 2022. This project consists of the rehabilitation of 32 existing sanitary sewer manholes located along Barfield Drive from Bluebird Avenue to Butterfly Court. Manholes on Balsam Court, Tarpon Court, Piedmont Court, and Wavecrest Court will also be rehabilitated. Beginning July 11-15, 2022 work will be done on Wavecrest Court, Piedmont Court, Tarpon Court and Balsam Court between the hours of 7:00am and 7:00pm. Between July 18 – July 29, work will continue along North Barfield Drive requiring temporary lane closures between 7:00am – 7:00pm. There will be through traffic on these streets, but drivers should proceed with caution in these areas and expect delays.

Between August 1 – 5, access to North Collier Blvd. from Barfield Drive will be closed, and there will be no left turn from North Collier Blvd on to Barfield Drive between the hours of 9:00am and 4:00pm. Collier Blvd northbound will be one lane after Yellowbird Street to Fairlawn Court. Detour signs, flaggers, and variable message boards will direct traffic to avoid the project area at the intersection of Collier Blvd. and Barfield Drive. A map showing the manhole locations and the transportation management plan are attached to this release and show the detour routes.

Drivers should proceed with caution in the identified work areas, follow detour signs, and plan for delays. There will be no impact to mail delivery or garbage pickup as a result of this project. For questions about this project, call City of Marco Island Water Sewer Department at 239- 389-3963.