Emergency road closure: U.S. 41 at the Caloosahatchee Bridge closed in both directions

Nov 1, 2022 1 min read

Both directions of U.S. 41 near the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers are now closed.

The emergency road closure was put into place as precaution as crews review potential impacts to the corridor, a release from the FDOT states.

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

Detours are as follows:

Motorists traveling Northbound U.S. 41 from south of bridge

Turn 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 bridge

Turn 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,” the release states.

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

Source: FDOT