Charlotte County travelers will need to prepare for a bit of a shuffle in their commute come April 1. A lane closure is slated for the southern stretch of Piper Road, specifically the right southbound lane between Cheney Road and Airport Road, according to information provided by the Charlotte County Public Works Department.

The closure, which is scheduled to be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Tuesday, is a call to drivers in the region to plan ahead for potential delays; detours will be in place, marked by signage to aid navigation around the restricted area, but giving yourself some extra travel time might be a wise move, the department advises to those who frequent this corridor. The specific duration of this disruption is set precisely during a window that could impact both mid-morning and afternoon commutes, possibly challenging the patience of those unprepared for the diversion.

As construction zones inherently carry an element of unpredictability and hazard, the Public Works Department has issued a reminder for all motorists—which bears repeating—to keep alert and exercise caution when traversing near these areas; safety is paramount, both for the workers on the road and for the traveling public engaging with these temporarily altered passageways.

For the latest updates on traffic advisories and additional information on local roadworks that might affect your travels, you can visit the official Charlotte County website, which is a hub of need-to-know facts for steering clear of construction-related delays and ensuring that your daily routes remain as smooth as possible, despite the ongoing improvements that are a part of the evolving infrastructure within our community.