Update on Caloosahatchee River Bridge Construction Project

Overall project 363 days ahead of schedule

FORT MYER, Fla. – It has been eight weeks since the complete closure of the Caloosahatchee River Bridge, with two weeks remaining. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Lee County are working diligently to keep the public informed about delays and detours. They are also adjusting traffic signal timings to alleviate congestion over the next two weeks.

This full bridge closure is crucial for completing the project one year and four months ahead of schedule. Progress is moving along as the eighth week of the closure concludes. Crews finished the bridge deck replacement and have constructed 90% of the median barrier wall. Additionally, 95% of the guardrail installation along the northbound side of the bridge is complete.

For a visual update on the bridge's progress, please click on the following link. The attached document provides detailed descriptions of the video content:

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[Bridge Progress Video: June 1 – July 27, 2024]

In an effort to finish the Caloosahatchee River Bridge project a year and four months ahead of schedule, the bridge will remain completely closed through August 11, 2024. After August 11, the bridge will reopen with nighttime bridge closures and daytime lane closures. The entire project is expected to be completed by December 2024 or early 2025, weather permitting. 

Motorists are encouraged to stay informed and view improvement plans by visiting [SWFL Roads Project] (https://www.swflroads.com/project/449015-1) or by calling the project hotline at 239-387-0115.