Fort Myers Beach Pier Replacement Project Update 10-22-26

Lee County’s Fort Myers Beach Pier Replacement Project crews remind beach-goers to use caution near the work site.

• Avoid setting up your beach blankets and tents adjacent to the construction fence.
• Stay outside of the construction fence, barriers and restricted work areas.
• Avoid swimming, wading, fishing or boating in the vicinity.
• Listen to directions from construction crews.

All these steps need to be taken so the project can continue safely – and so that you and other beach-goers can stay safe.

Please use the pedestrian detour that takes you off the beach and along Estero Boulevard rather than walking through the water and construction zone.

If you are driving Estero Boulevard in the coming week near the pier site, remember you may have intermittent delays while crews direct large delivery trucks into the construction area adjacent to Times Square. Flaggers will be onsite to assist motorists and pedestrians.

Progress is being made! Work in the coming week includes driving production piles for the new pier. There may be increased noise and noticeable vibrations from pile-driving operations. The project is on track for completion in 2027.