The city of Sanibel reported that the repaving of Periwinkle Way began today, Oct. 23.
The stretch of Periwinkle included in the project is from 500 feet west of Casa Ybel Road to approximately one-third of a mile east of Donax Street. The milling and paving will take place in the evening and overnight hours, with nighttime lane closures between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The city’s contractor provided the following schedule for paving, weather permitting:
– Today, Oct. 23: Resetting manhole in westbound lane of Periwinkle just west of Dixie Beach Boulevard
– Oct. 26: Paving turnouts on side streets of westbound lane of Periwinkle from Periwinkle Park to just west of Jerry’s Foods, including Whisperwood Way, Main Street, Fitzhugh Street, Palm Street and Dixie Beach
– Oct. 27: Paving turnouts on side streets of eastbound lane of Periwinkle from just west of Jerry’s to Periwinkle Park, including Casa Ybel Road and Donax Street
– Oct. 28: Paving westbound lane of Periwinkle from Periwinkle Park to Dixie Beach intersection
– Oct. 29: Paving both westbound and eastbound lanes of Periwinkle from Dixie Beach to just west of Jerry’s
– Oct. 30: Paving eastbound lane from Dixie Beach to Periwinkle Park
The city reported that access to residences and businesses will be maintained at all times. The public is reminded to drive slowly and cautiously through the work areas when workers are present. The contractor will have signage and flaggers present to direct traffic.
For more information about the project, contact the Public Works Department at sanpw@mysanibel.com or 239-472-6397.