PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, is designing improvements to U.S. 41 over the Caloosahatchee River Bridge from First Street to North Key Drive. This project is intended to improve pedestrian safety by modifying the existing bridge to accommodate an eight-foot sidewalk on the west side of the southbound bridge. This will be accomplished by installing new outside traffic railings, connecting the two bridge decks in the center with a single median barrier, and restriping the lanes. The sidewalk will connect to existing sidewalks north and south of the bridge structure to create safe access for pedestrians to cross. Additionally, the current bridge lighting system will be replaced with new double arms poles on the new median barrier.

Serving communities is at the center of everything we do. Communities are our customers and partners.

Understanding each community’s unique needs and priorities allows us to collaboratively build a transportation system that improves connectivity, enhances the quality of life for Florida’s residents and visitors, and achieves a shared community vision.

Providing the community with construction activity updates is vital to the success of this project. Construction updates will be uploaded to the project website as they become available.

To receive updates and information on this project, please fill out the comment form on this page with your email address or contact us via the Project Hotline at 239-387-0115.

CONSTRUCTION OPEN HOUSE

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), District One, held a Public Information Construction Open House for US 41 over Caloosahatchee River Bridge in Lee County on March 13, 2024.  All members of the public were invited to attend. 

The department sent notices to all property owners and businesses located within 1,000 feet on either end of the Caloosahatchee Bridge, as well as any other interested groups. For those that were unable to attend in-person, the open house exhibits and materials are available to view in the documents section below. 

Frequently Asked Questions can be viewed in the documents section below.