Collier County is set to open the newly completed Vanderbilt Beach Road Extension to traffic shortly after 10 a.m. on Friday, June 12. The major infrastructure project, located in Golden Gate Estates, spans approximately seven miles and represents one of the county's largest roadway improvements to date.
The project includes a six-lane divided roadway with dedicated pedestrian and bicycle pathways extending east from the existing Vanderbilt Beach Road near Collier Boulevard to Wilson Boulevard. Beyond Wilson Boulevard, the roadway transitions into a new two-lane section that continues east to 16th Street Northeast.
Additional upgrades were made along Massey Street and at several existing intersections, including Collier Boulevard, Weber Boulevard, Danbury Boulevard, and Douglas Road. New traffic signals have also been installed at Wilson Boulevard, Eighth Street Northeast, and 16th Street Northeast to improve traffic flow and safety.
Planning for Phase 2 is nearing completion and will extend the roadway from 16th Street Northeast to Everglades Boulevard. Construction on the next phase is anticipated to begin in early 2027.