I-75 at SR 951 (exit 101) Interchange Improvements: FDOT is reconstructing the I-75 southbound on- and off-ramp connections and the northbound on-ramp connection to the mainline lanes at SR 951 (exit 101). The northeast quadrant loop ramp will be connected to, and accessible only by, a direct flyover ramp from northbound Collier Boulevard starting south of the Davis Boulevard intersection. This single-lane flyover ramp will carry traffic over Beck Boulevard and a reconstructed I-75 southbound on-ramp. A single-lane flyover ramp extension will carry I-75 southbound traffic over Davis Boulevard to a new signalized intersection at Collier Boulevard and Business Circle North. This ramp will extend along the western side of Collier Boulevard.

The following activities are subject to change based on weather conditions and unforeseen underground conditions.

1.      During the nighttime/overnight hours of 9:30 p.m. to 6 a.m., motorists should expect lane closures on CR 951/Collier Boulevard between SR 84/Davis Boulevard/Beck Boulevard and Business Circle South.  These closures are expected through October 2024.

2.      Crews continue to build bridge structures for the new bridge over Beck Boulevard, east of Collier Boulevard. Motorists can expect daytime lane closures between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on northbound Collier Boulevard from just south of Beck Boulevard to just south of the southbound on-ramp at I-75.

3.      Motorists should expect the outside right turn lane from southbound SR 951 to westbound SR 84/Davis Boulevard closed.  Drivers can continue to turn right from the remaining open turn lane.  This closure is needed for crews to begin work for the force main and bridge foundation installation and will remain in place through job completion.

4.      Pedestrians should expect a sidewalk closure along SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) just west of SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) and along SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) between SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) and Business Circle North. Pedestrians may use SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) to Market Street to Business Circle South to access SR 951 (Collier Boulevard).

1.      Motorists are advised that the SR 84 (Davis Boulevard) eastbound direct access ramp heading south to SR 951 (Collier Boulevard) is permanently closed. The eastbound to southbound right turn will be available at the intersection.

2.      Motorists should expect reduced lane widths for southbound Collier Boulevard between Business Circle North and Business Circle South.

Please use caution and watch for workers and construction vehicles entering and leaving the roadway. The expected completion date is spring 2026. For more information please visit: https://www.swflroads.com/project/425843-2.

Hurricane Milton Debris Removal Mission

Often quoted, Each storm is different and Hurricane Milton trailing behind Hurricane Helene is no exception.

HELENE

For Hurricane Helene, Waste Management was activated to lead the County’s debris removal mission.  Collier County was the only County to have all Helene debris removed prior to the arrival of Hurricane Milton in the wee hours of October 9^th. 

MILTON

Hurricane Milton debris removal mission was a collective effort by both Ashbritt debris removal contractor and Waste Management.  Waste Pro was activated in Immokalee and Ave Maria for yard debris.

The debris removal mission is expected to completed by the end of October, and we anticipate all curbsides services will resume to a timely fashion.  Any debris that is brought out to the curb will continue to be collected, as some of our customers may not have returned just yet.  

BY THE NUMBERS

Our messaging (like the one pictured below) generated 10,600 impressions in one day.

To date Ashbritt has collected 20,859 cubic yards of Hurricane Milton debris and 279 appliances.

Compared to October 2023, the landfill has been processing an additional 50 transactions per day (with zero errors) from both Waste Management and private contractors with construction and vegetation debris; and Waste Management has collected 15% more bulk and waste tonnage and 119% more vegetative tons.

 

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• FEMA Assistance:  1800-621- FEMA ( 3362) or www.disasterassistance.gov   (Collier County has been approved by FEMA for both Helene and Milton Individual Assistance)

•  If you are still without power (FP&L)  1-800-4Outage:   1-800-468-8243   (Re-reporting to  FP&L will help isolate any circuits that may still be without power) *scroll down to see more information from FPL

•  Lee Electric Cooperative: (LCEC) 1-800- 599-2356  (Re-reporting to LCEC will help with any circuit outages)

•  Outage Reports:

1. FP&L : 2210
2. LCEC        79

•  Disaster Recovery Sites for  Registration Assistance:   Pending FEMA scheduling- Locations are being evaluated in order to avoid any conflict with polling locations.

•  Clean-out assistance:  Assistance from Volunteer Organizations or Groups:  www.crisiscleanup.org

•  General information about government services:   Dial 311
•  Collier 211 for 24 hour help line for food, housing, medical, childcare:  Dial 211
• Underground utility locate- Call before you dig!  Dial 811 or visit: www.sunshine811.com
•  Do not call 911 unless you have a life/safety emergency
• Cable and Internet Outage:   Contact your provider.
• CLICK HERE for available food pantries

Message from FPL:

Hurricanes can have long-term effects that aren’t always immediately apparent. For example, many trees and branches have been weakened by the storm and could fall in the coming weeks and months onto power lines and electrical equipment, potentially causing momentary flickers or disrupting power entirely.

In addition, salt spray or storm surge in areas near the coastline could weaken some electrical connections, causing outages.

To restore power safely and as quickly as possible, crews will have to temporarily de-energize some lines to make repairs to electrical equipment, which may lead to increased outages.

Significant wind gusts during the hurricane may also have loosened some electrical connections, which may lead to increased outages and flickers days and weeks later.

Rest assured, as we experience outages after the storm, we’ll be working safely and as quickly as possible to restore service and repair any conditions discovered.

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7/1/2024 

Burn Ban Lifted in Collier County

Collier County lifted the burn ban effective Monday, July 1, 2024. The decision to lift the ban came following a review by the Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services, the Florida Forest Service, and the Collier County Fire Chiefs’ Association. The same group identified the need to issue a burning ban in May after certain environmental conditions were met, including a lack of rainfall in March and April. 

“We continue to urge residents to practice outdoor burning safety to reduce Collier County’s year-round wildfire risk and thank the public for their cooperation,” said Dan Summers, director of Collier County Bureau of Emergency Services. “In addition, we suggest you learn more about safe burning practices at www.smokeybear.com and Florida Forest Service.”

For more information, please call 311 or (239) 252-8999.

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Keep Collier Beautiful seeks volunteers and site captains for

International Coastal Cleanup on September 21, 2024

(Collier County, FL – July 22, 2024) Keep Collier Beautiful will host the 39th annual International Coastal Cleanup on September 21, 2024. The community-wide cleanup will be held on several beaches and canals throughout Collier County.

In 2023, nearly 1,000 volunteers registered for this community-wide cleanup, logging over 3,000 total service hours to help clean Collier County’s beaches and waterways. They collected more than 360 trash bags of litter and debris from 17 locations. Every year, Keep Collier Beautiful welcomes a diverse group of elementary, high school, and college students seeking volunteer hours, boys’ and girls’ scouts, civic organizations, businesses, government offices, and other communities to participate in this event.

“The International Coastal Cleanup is our most popular event. It is so rewarding to see the children engaging with teachers, parents, and clubs in hands-on lessons about the environment. The leave the cleanup passionate about protecting our beaches and waterways,” said Larry Berg, president of Keep Collier Beautiful.

The International Cleanup event was founded by the Ocean Conservancy, with local efforts being spearheaded by Keep Collier Beautiful and its partner organizations. The community-wide cleanup is meant to bring together volunteers, local businesses, and municipalities in support of Collier County’s unique environment. Through ongoing partnerships, Keep Collier Beautiful helps support litter prevention, education, and community cleanup programs.

Interested site captains who would like to include their nearby beach or canal as cleanup locations should email Keep Collier Beautiful at keepcollierbeautiful2021@gmail.com to confirm participation. A final list of locations will be announced by August 15, 2024. Registration for general volunteers is available at keepcollierbeautiful.com/international-coastal-cleanup/.

About Keep Collier Beautiful:

As an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc., Keep Collier Beautiful is a non-profit, public education organization dedicated to improving waste-handling practices in Collier County. The organization was founded in 1996 and is governed by a volunteer board representing business and industry, government, environmental organizations, civic and professional associations. They serve as catalysts to bring together diverse groups to help Keep Collier Beautiful through litter and marine debris control and prevention, recycling, and education. For more information, visit www.keepcollierbeautiful.com.

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