CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Lee County Commissioners decided on the future of the Cape Coral Bridge on Tuesday Feb 21.
Commissioners say 20,000 drivers use the bridge each day and the bridge is in need of upgrades to improve access and extend the bridge's lifespan.
There were two plans up for discussion:
- The first option would be to replace the westbound lanes of the bridge, and widen the eastbound lanes while adding a third lane. This option would cost around 16 million dollars.
- The second option would be to replace the bridge, the new structure would add an additional 40 years to its lifespan. This option, according to county commissioners, would cost around 20 million dollars.
The two-lane westbound span was constructed in 1963 and is scheduled for replacement. The two-lane eastbound span was constructed in 1989 and is expandable to accommodate three lanes and a multi-use path.
However, following there meeting on Feb. 21 they have decided to follow-through with option 2.
Lee County Commissioners said this about the project :
Construction on this project is slated to begin in 2027. The Cape Coral Bridge will remain open and the current four-lane configuration will be maintained throughout construction.
Because this has just been introduced there has not been no update on when construction will begin or who the contracts are.
