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Tree removal along Cape Coral Parkway sparks business and safety backlash

Cape Coral businesses say a tree-removal project tied to a parkway expansion is already cutting into access, parking, and safety.

When
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Where
Cape Coral Parkway from Southeast 15th Avenue to Coronado Parkway
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop May 20, 2026 Cape Coral

What happened?

WINK reports Cape Coral has started removing 33 trees and street parking along Cape Coral Parkway as part of a widening project from four lanes to six. Business owners told the station the work is already disrupting customers and could become a much bigger problem if it drags into snowbird season. Residents and merchants also raised concerns that the tighter curb-to-lane layout could create new pedestrian and crash risks.

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