Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration: Crews have moved traffic to the permanent lanes on the Sanibel Causeway. The causeway islands surrounding the temporary roadway are an active work zone and are currently closed for public access, including from the water.  

 
The following work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. 

West of the Toll Plaza: 

• During the nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. motorists should expect one lane of travel with a flagging operation for crews to work on bridge approaches and painting the concrete traffic railings approaching all bridge sites. 

• Motorists should expect intermittent flagging during daytime hours throughout the causeway for various work activities.  The contractor is working to keep vehicles moving and has shifted work activities based on heavy traffic. Lane shifts through the toll plaza may be necessary. 

• Lee County continues work to prepare the recreational areas of the Causeway for future reopening to the public.  THE CAUSEWAY ISLANDS PARK REMAINS CLOSED TO PUBLIC ACCESS AT THIS TIME. Motorists are urged to use caution and obey the 20 MPH speed limit. 

East of the Toll Plaza: 

• Motorists should expect a daytime eastbound and westbound lane closure (eastbound after peak morning travel) between Port Comfort Road and Punta Rassa Road for crews to install sod.  

• The shoulder on McGregor Boulevard remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS from the toll plaza to approximately ¾ miles east.  Work in this area is expected to be complete later this month. 

• Motorists can continue to expect intermittent daytime flagging on McGregor Boulevard, both eastbound and westbound from Shell Point Boulevard to Punta Rassa Road for crews to move equipment and materials. 

• Work by others:  Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation continues work on the north side of McGregor Boulevard for mangrove restoration.  For more information visit:  www.sccf.org. 

Many oversized vehicles are crossing the causeway to assist with recovery efforts on the island.  Please be patient as travel may be slower than usual. Bicyclists are encouraged to utilize another mode of transportation to travel the causeway, and pedestrians are not permitted on the Sanibel Causeway.  MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED TO OBEY THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MPH THROUGHOUT THE WORK ZONE.   

Sanibel Causeway Emergency Restoration: Crews have moved traffic to the permanent lanes on the Sanibel Causeway. The causeway islands surrounding the temporary roadway are an active work zone and are currently closed for public access, including from the water.  

 
The following work activities above are scheduled to occur, however unforeseen underground conditions and weather may affect this schedule. 

West of the Toll Plaza: 

• During the nighttime/overnight hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. motorists should expect one lane of travel with a flagging operation for crews to work on bridge approaches and painting the concrete traffic railings approaching all bridge sites. 

• Motorists should expect lanes to shift through the toll plaza as work activities require.   

• Motorists should expect intermittent flagging during daytime hours throughout the causeway for various work activities.  The contractor is working to keep vehicles moving and has shifted work activities based on heavy traffic. 

• Lee County continues work to prepare the recreational areas of the Causeway for future reopening to the public.  THE CAUSEWAY ISLANDS PARK REMAINS CLOSED TO PUBLIC ACCESS AT THIS TIME. 
   

• Motorists are urged to use caution and obey the 20 MPH speed limit. Construction vehicles and equipment continue to enter/exit the travel lanes throughout the project. 

• Crews continue work on the off-island U-turn under Span A.  

East of the Toll Plaza: 

• Motorists should expect a daytime eastbound and westbound lane closure (eastbound after peak morning travel) between Port Comfort Road and Punta Rassa Road for crews to install sod.  

• The shoulder on McGregor Boulevard remains FULLY CLOSED TO ACCESS from the toll plaza to approximately ¾ miles east.  Work in this area is expected to be complete later this month. 

• Motorists can continue to expect intermittent daytime flagging on McGregor Boulevard, both eastbound and westbound from Shell Point Boulevard to Punta Rassa Road for crews to move equipment and materials. 

• Work by others:  Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation continues work on the north side of McGregor Boulevard for mangrove restoration.  For more information visit:  www.sccf.org. 

Many oversized vehicles are crossing the causeway to assist with recovery efforts on the island.  Please be patient as travel may be slower than usual. Bicyclists are encouraged to utilize another mode of transportation to travel the causeway, and pedestrians are not permitted on the Sanibel Causeway.  MOTORISTS ARE REMINDED TO OBEY THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 20 MPH THROUGHOUT THE WORK ZONE.