Caloosahatchee Bridge

Since the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure, some businesses in downtown Fort Myers have noticed a decline in foot traffic due to the closure. 

The annual downtown Fort Myers Art Walk has been canceled largely due to the increased traffic caused by the Caloosahatchee Bridge closing.

Just five days into the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure and bumper to bumper traffic is adding time to the commute of thousands in downtown Fort Myers.

On day three of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closing, motorist fatigue had already set in as many had taken shortcuts through parking lots to avoid some traffic.

Headaches ensue on Pondella Road and U.S. 41 as motorists deal with day two of the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.

A domino effect of traffic delays, the Caloosahatchee bridge closure had hundreds of drivers searching for a new route on Monday.

Monday morning, the first weekday after the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure, was off to a better start than expected as the first weekday, and the afternoon seemed to mirror the morning.

Traffic was lighter than expected as motorists rearranged their normal commutes following the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure.

WINK News helps you navigate your way around the Caloosahatchee Bridge closure. It will remain closed through August 11.

The Caloosahatchee Bridge has closed all four lanes of traffic to expedite the pedestrian crosswalk project.