Three Oaks Parkway Extension Opens, Giving Estero a New Route North to Daniels Parkway
Lee County opened the Three Oaks Parkway extension to drivers on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, following a 10 a.m. ribbon-cutting south of the new Fiddlesticks Boulevard intersection. The roughly $80 million project carries Three Oaks Parkway north across the Fiddlesticks Canal to Daniels Parkway, and county officials say it finished about 18 months ahead of schedule.
What Opened
The extension is a four-lane divided road with 11-foot travel lanes, 5-foot bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides. A new roundabout at Fiddlesticks Boulevard and Old Fiddlesticks Boulevard provides access to the nearby Publix shopping center. According to the county, the project completes the Three Oaks Parkway corridor, creating a continuous north-south alternative to I-75 that runs from Daniels Parkway through the Village of Estero and Bonita Springs and on into Collier County. Lee County Transportation Director Robert Price noted drivers can now use Three Oaks Parkway "as a way to get around" when there is an incident on the interstate.
Work Still Underway
Some construction continues nearby. The Three Oaks Parkway and Palomino Lane intersection at Daniels Parkway still needs restriping, and Daniels Parkway has been widened to eight lanes between Danport Boulevard and Apaloosa Lane/Powers Court, but all eight lanes will not open until final paving and striping are done, expected after the first of the year. FDOT work at the I-75 interchange is also ongoing. Officials now expect the overall project to wrap up in early 2027, well ahead of the original mid-2028 contract date.
Also on the Three Oaks Corridor: Mission Grove Hearing Nov. 17
Nearby, Mission Grove of Estero, a proposed 163-unit senior community on about 7 acres near Three Oaks Parkway and Corkscrew Road, is scheduled for a public hearing before Estero's Planning, Zoning & Design Board on Nov. 17, 2026. The plan from the Leo Brown Group would offer independent living, assisted living and memory care on one campus; in July the board asked for design and landscaping changes before the project moves forward.
What this means for buyers and sellers
Better north-south connectivity matters in Estero, where Three Oaks Parkway serves many established neighborhoods and the fast-growing areas near Corkscrew Road. A finished corridor to Daniels Parkway can shorten trips toward the airport and Fort Myers and gives residents a practical alternative when I-75 backs up, a convenience buyers often weigh when comparing communities. Expect some lingering construction on Daniels Parkway into early 2027. If you are thinking about buying or selling along the Three Oaks corridor, call Sky Coastal Realty at 239.745.8903 or explore our Estero real estate resources.
This post summarizes reporting from WINK News (citing Lee County Government), WINK News on the accelerated schedule, and Gulf Coast News, along with the Village of Estero hearing notice and Gulfshore Business coverage of Mission Grove. Details may change; consult the original reports.