Lee County focus on Burnt Store Road; Pendergrass releases letter

Lee County Vice Chairman Cecil Pendergrass wrote Chief Anthony Sizemore of Cape Coral and Sheriff Carmine Marceno of Lee County Sheriff’s Office about growing safety concerns along Burnt Store Road.

There were three deaths just two weeks ago, and other accidents in the last six months in the roadway, which is the major connector of Cape Coral and Punta Gorda. It is also a major evacuation route, and is on the list for long-term roadway improvements.

“The Lee Board of County Commissioners has directed the County Manager to coordinate with County DOT staff to identify and implement immediate safety measures, while also engaging with the City of Cape Coral and state on potential funding for long-term improvements,” wrote Pendergrass. “We will continue working toward long-term solutions and commend your agencies commitment to the welfare and safety of all who use this roadway and others across the County.”