Tuesday, November 01, 2022

Fort Myers Emergency Bridge Closure

FORT MYERS, FL. -- Please be advised that both directions of U.S. 41 near the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers is now closed. An emergency road closure was put into place as precaution as crews review potential impacts to the corridor.

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UPDATE: November 2 - Please be advised that both directions of U.S. 41 near the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers are now open following emergency road repairs. An emergency road closure was put into place yesterday as a precaution for crews to review potential impacts to the corridor.

While no repairs were necessary to the bridge itself and it is safe for travel, repairs were done to replace fill material to the approach slab (the part of the roadway that is the transition point to the bridge) where a minor washout occurred. Repairs are now complete and now open to traffic.

The Department will continue to monitor the area. For up-to-date travel conditions, please visit FL511.com.

Motorists are reminded to always drive safely and avoid distractions while driving.

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Drivers should avoid the area or follow the detour listed below. For up to date travel conditions, please visit FL511.com.

Detours are as follows:

Motorists traveling Northbound U.S. 41 from south of bridgeTurn right onto State Road (S.R.) 82
Turn onto left Northbound Business U.S. 41
Turn left onto Pondella Road
Turn right onto Northbound U.S. 41

Motorists traveling Southbound U.S. 41 from north of bridgeTurn left onto Pondella Road
Turn right onto Business U.S. 41
Turn right onto S.R. 82
Turn left onto Southbound U.S. 41

The Department will continue to monitor the area and adjust as needed. Additional updates will be provided as available.

Motorists are reminded to avoid distractions while driving and allow extra time to navigate the area.

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