Fort Myers residents dread more McGregor Blvd. construction

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FORT MYERS, Fla. A $5.4 million road improvement project on McGregor Boulevard between Poinciana Avenue and Colonial Boulevard has residents dreading more construction along the major roadway.

The project, expected to start in mid-March and last 1.5 years, will improve storm sewage, sidewalks and pavement.

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