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NEEDS ASSESSMENT

The purpose of the planned improvements to US 41 is to accommodate the expected increase in traffic due to population and employment growth along the corridor and within the project area.

Based on long range planning, projected population and employment growth, and projected traffic volumes, the Collier Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has made this project a priority in Collier County. The MPO’s current 2025 Needs Plan shows a need for six lanes on US 41 from CR 951 to Greenway Road and four lanes from Greenway Road to Six Ls Farm Road.

US 41 is also an important link in the Collier County Emergency Management Department’s Evacuation Network. It provides crucial access to northbound evacuation routes for gulf coast residents in Everglades City, Chokoloskee and Marco Island.

PLANNING, DESIGN, RIGHT OF WAY AND CONSTRUCTION

A Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study began in the summer of 2005. The development and evaluation of the widening alternatives are underway. A formal public hearing is scheduled for summer 2007. The study is anticipated to be complete in fall of 2007.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The PD&E study is analyzing a need for six lanes on US 41 from CR 951 to Greenway Road and four lanes from Greenway Road to Six Ls Farm Road. The segment of US 41 from Six Ls Farm Road to CR 92 will be designated a constrained segment and will remain a two lane roadway.

FINANCE

4156211 -	US 41 from SR 951 to CR 92 PD&E study – Ongoing ­­ $3.92 million
4156212 -	US 41 from SR 951 to Greenway Design – Fiscal year 2009 ­­ $3.22 million ROW and Construction – Not funded US 41 from Greenway to CR 92 Design, ROW and Construction – Not funded

PROJECT STATUS

Financial Project ID Number: 415621­1­22­01

The PD&E study continues. A public information workshop was held on November 28, 2006. A public hearing is scheduled for summer 2007.

For additional information on the project, please visit www.us41collier.com