YOU’RE ASKED TO CONTACT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CRIME STOPPERS. RIGHT NOW. YOUR THOUGHTS ARE REQUESTED ON THE FUTURE OF CAPE CORAL PARKWAY AS CREWS WORK TO WIDEN THE BUSY LIFE LINE THROUGH THE CITY FROM 4 TO 6 LANES THIS MORNING. GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER JACKI GUNTHER’S IN CAPE CORAL WITH HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED. >> IF YOU’VE DRIVEN DOWN THE CAPE CORAL PARKWAY IN THE PAST WEEK, YOU’VE LIKELY NOTICED SOME THINGS LOOKING DIFFERENT FROM TREES BEING REMOVED TO SIDEWALKS BEING SHUT DOWN AND EVEN SOME PARKING LANES. AND THIS IS ALL A PART OF CAPE CORAL’S WIDENING PROJECT TO WIDEN THE ROAD FROM 4 TO 6 LANES. NOW CAPE CORAL WANTS YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE FUTURE OF THE BUSY ROAD. >> AS CONSTRUCTION MOVES FORWARD, THE CITY IS ASKING YOU TO WEIGH IN ON WHAT THE FUTURE OF THE CAPE CORAL PARKWAY WILL LOOK LIKE, INCLUDING THINGS LIKE TRAFFIC SAFETY, FLOODING WALKABILITY IN FUTURE IMPROVEMENTS ALONG THE CORRIDOR. I THINK IT’S PROBABLY GOOD BECAUSE TRAFFIC IS CRAZY AND THAT ROAD IT GETS. THERE’S A LOT OF TRAFFIC, ESPECIALLY IN THE MORNINGS. AND AT NIGHT THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL IS IN THE EARLY STAGES OF THIS WIDENING PROJECT WHICH LEADERS SAY IS NEEDED TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND KEEP UP WITH THE GROWTH IN THE CITY. JUST LAST WEEK, WE TOLD YOU ABOUT MORE THAN 30 OAK TREES REMOVED ALONG THE ROAD AS A PART OF THE PROJECT. CITY LEADERS SAY MANY OF THOSE TREES WERE TOO CLOSE TO THE ROAD AND WERE CAUSING DAMAGE TO SIDEWALKS AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURE. BUT THE CONSTRUCTION HAS ALSO CREATED FRUSTRATION FOR SOME BUSINESSES DOWNTOWN WITH CLOSE SIDEWALKS, TRAFFIC DELAYS IN LIMITED ACCESS TO PARKING FOR CUSTOMERS. THIS PARKING IT’S CRAZY BECAUSE IN SEASON. >> THERE’S RESTAURANTS HERE AND PEOPLE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR PARKING WHEN I LEAVE, WHEN WE CLOSED AT ABOUT 5 O’CLOCK, IT’S THAT PARKING LOT IS PACKED. I WOULD JUST SAY THEY NEED TO FIGURE OUT PARKING BETTER. YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW, WE WILL YOU LOSE THAT PARKING. SO WHETHER YOU OWN A BUSINESS ALONG THE ROAD LIVE IN THE AREA OR TRAVEL ALONG THE PARKWAY EVERY DAY, THE CITY WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU AND ALL THIS FEEDBACK WILL BE USED FOR A POSSIBLE REDESIGN THAT WILL BE PRESENTED. >> LATER THIS SUMMER, YOU HAVE UNTIL JUNE 30TH TO FILL OUT THE SURVEY. YOU CAN FIND IT ON OUR WEBSITE AT GULF COAST NEWS NOW DOT COM OR OUR GULF COAST NE
Cape Coral launches survey for feedback on the Cape Coral Parkway widening project
Updated: 11:32 AM EDT May 28, 2026
Cape Coral Parkway is undergoing a road widening project that has caused traffic delays, tree removals, and blocked sidewalks, prompting city leaders to ask residents for input on its future. Crews began removing dozens of oak trees along the parkway last week as part of the project to expand the road from four lanes to six through downtown Cape Coral. Many residents and businesses were not happy with the tree removal. An arborist on-site reassured residents that it was necessary since the root systems of some trees were damaging sidewalks and underground infrastructure. The city added that many of the trees were planted too close to the roadway, no longer meeting Florida safety standards. The construction has drawn attention and frustration, with sidewalks blocked off, traffic slowed, and some businesses reporting that customers are struggling to navigate the construction zone. City leaders say the goal of the project is to create a safer road for everyone while addressing the city’s rapid growth. To help shape the long-term future of Cape Coral Parkway, the city has launched an online survey. The survey asks residents how they use the parkway, where they experience traffic, flooding, or safety issues, and what improvements they would like to see. The study also examines walkability, biking, transit access, and how the corridor can better support local businesses and future development. The survey runs through June 30, and the city says the feedback will help develop possible redesign options to be presented later this summer. Click here for the survey.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment, and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Cape Coral Parkway is undergoing a road widening project that has caused traffic delays, tree removals, and blocked sidewalks, prompting city leaders to ask residents for input on its future.
Crews began removing dozens of oak trees along the parkway last week as part of the project to expand the road from four lanes to six through downtown Cape Coral.
Many residents and businesses were not happy with the tree removal. An arborist on-site reassured residents that it was necessary since the root systems of some trees were damaging sidewalks and underground infrastructure. The city added that many of the trees were planted too close to the roadway, no longer meeting Florida safety standards.
The construction has drawn attention and frustration, with sidewalks blocked off, traffic slowed, and some businesses reporting that customers are struggling to navigate the construction zone.
City leaders say the goal of the project is to create a safer road for everyone while addressing the city’s rapid growth.
To help shape the long-term future of Cape Coral Parkway, the city has launched an online survey. The survey asks residents how they use the parkway, where they experience traffic, flooding, or safety issues, and what improvements they would like to see. The study also examines walkability, biking, transit access, and how the corridor can better support local businesses and future development.
The survey runs through June 30, and the city says the feedback will help develop possible redesign options to be presented later this summer. Click here for the survey.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment, and original programming on your TV.