The Florida Department of Transportation will hold public hearings on Tuesday, Oct. 27 (in person in Naples) and Wednesday, Oct. 28 (virtual) on adding lanes along about 21 miles of I-75 between Golden Gate Parkway in Collier County and Alico Road in Lee County. Comments must be received or postmarked by Nov. 10 to be included in the formal hearing record.
FDOT is taking public input on a major I-75 capacity project between Naples and Fort Myers, according to WINK News. The hearings cover the stretch that links Naples, Estero, and Bonita Springs to southern Fort Myers.
I-75 Public Hearing Dates and Locations
Oct. 27 in Naples, Oct. 28 online
The in-person hearing opens at 4 p.m., with the formal presentation and verbal comments beginning at 4:30 p.m. The virtual hearing is held on Microsoft Teams and requires advance registration.
What FDOT Plans for I-75 From Golden Gate Parkway to Alico Road
Project limits and purpose
The improvements add segments of additional lanes, including auxiliary and express lanes, in both directions. No total lane count, construction schedule, or cost has been reported.
How to Comment on the I-75 Widening Project
Nov. 10 comment deadline
Comments are accepted at any time, but only those received or postmarked by Nov. 10 count toward the hearing record.
What the I-75 Project Means for Naples and Estero Owners
Commuters and homeowners near the corridor
I-75 is the main route between Naples, Estero, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers. How the project affects any given neighborhood has not been reported, so review the project materials if you live or own near the corridor.
Naples
City and community guides across Naples.
Estero
Estero neighborhoods and homes near I-75.
Bonita Springs
Bonita Springs communities and homes.
I-75 Widening Hearings: FAQ
Quick answers
What stretch of I-75 is FDOT planning to widen?
About 21 miles from Golden Gate Parkway in Collier County to Alico Road in Lee County.
When are the I-75 public hearings?
The in-person hearing is Tuesday, Oct. 27 starting at 4 p.m., and the virtual hearing is Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m.
Where is the in-person I-75 hearing?
Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church, 1225 Piper Blvd., Naples.
What is the deadline to comment on the I-75 project?
Comments must be received or postmarked by Nov. 10 to be included in the formal hearing record.
Will the I-75 project include noise walls?
Noise wall information will be provided later and will not be presented at these hearings.
How much will the I-75 widening cost and when will construction start?
Neither a cost nor a construction schedule has been reported.
Should I consider the I-75 project when buying or selling near the corridor?
It is worth reviewing the FDOT project materials for any home near I-75. For how a specific property or neighborhood fits into your plans, call or text Jeremy O'Guinn at 239-963-4474.
Source: WINK News (Oct. 20, 2026). Details are drawn from that report; verify with FDOT before relying on them for a decision.
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