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Lee County approves faster phasing for Aliko Road project, adds Burnt Store Road to priority list
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved a revised phasing plan for the Aliko Road widening that county staff says will deliver the full project about nine months sooner and save roughly $2 million; Burnt Store Road was added to the tier‑1 list. Residents raised safety concerns and asked for more public outreach before the vote.
Lee County commissioners approved a revision to the Aliko Road widening project on May 6, 2025, endorsing a two‑subphase approach intended to speed delivery of a key connection to State Road 82 and to add Burnt Store Road to the county's tier‑1 priority list.
County Department of Transportation Director Rob Price told the board the revised approach breaks Phase 1 into subphases so elements constrained by right‑of‑way or Army Corps permits can proceed sooner. "Our proposed phasing schedule actually will deliver the project in its entirety about 9 months faster and, save the county about $2,000,000," Price said. He also described an agreement with CEMEX that lets the county…
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