FORT MYERS, Fla. — East and westbound lanes of Colonial Blvd. have reopened after a lightning strike in the area caused brief closures around 6:30 p.m.
According to the Fort Myers Police Department, railroad signal arms were struck by lightning and became inoperable for about half an hour.
The East and Westbound lanes of Colonial Boulevard are closed between Metro Parkway and Evans Avenue due to a lightning strike that has caused the Railroad Signal Arms to be become inoperable. The estimated ETA of repair is approximately 2-4 hours. Please seek alternate route. pic.twitter.com/TGtoV49KAt
— Fort Myers Police (@fortmyerspolice) July 4, 2023
