Construction began in March 2025 for the Naples Beach Restoration & Water Quality Improvements Project. Crews will begin on 3rd Street North, between Broad Avenue North and 1st Avenue North, working from north to south. Construction crews will be replacing stormwater pipes and inlets, followed by the milling and paving of the roadway when the drainage work has concluded. The majority of the construction will be within the existing roadway pavement; therefore, the outside right-of-way should not be impacted.

Construction on Gulf Shore Blvd North, from North Lake Drive to 4th Avenue North, for the Naples Beach Restoration & Water Quality Improvements Project is underway. Crews will first locate underground utilities, clear vegetation, and mobilize materials and equipment. They will then install the water main pipe along the west side of Gulf Shore Boulevard North. The installation of the stormwater/drainage pipe will be completed during a different phase of the project.

Motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists should follow detour signs, use caution and be aware of construction equipment and vehicles entering/exiting streets in the project area.

Crews will work to minimize inconveniences due to construction. Access for residents will be maintained at all times. There may be times when entering or exiting your property that you may need to wait briefly for construction vehicles.

Work is scheduled on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., though some night and weekend work may be necessary. There will be lane closures and detours, with local traffic access maintained. Properties within the construction area may experience limited or unavailable driveway access, however, any restrictions will be coordinated with the property owner ahead of time.

Some driveway aprons will be affected and require replacement. The project team will work directly with homeowners to arrange for the removal and reinstallation of driveway pavers before work begins. All driveway aprons will be restored to their original condition once construction is complete.

The current stormwater system is a gravity-based system that is susceptible to tide. When the tide is high, the stormwater discharge through the beach outfall pipes is less. Stormwater will be collected in a new trunk main that will replace the existing gravity-based stormwater infrastructure between Oleander Drive and just south of 2nd Avenue South along Gulf Shore Boulevard. The new system will include two pump stations to pump the collected stormwater 1,500 feet into the Gulf of Mexico through two 30” pipes that are drilled under the gulf floor by horizontal direction drill. Diffusers will be installed at the end of the pipe to disperse the water evenly into the Gulf. These stations are located at the 3rd Avenue North beach end and the 8th Avenue North beach end. Each pump station will have an emergency backup generator that will provide power during FPL service interruptions.