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U.S. 41 bridge over Caloosahatchee reopened after crash

U.S. 41 bridge over Caloosahatchee reopened after crash
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**UPDATE (9AM)** -- The U.S. 41 bridge over the Caloosahatchee has reopened to southbound traffic.

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LEE COUNTY, Fla. -- A two-vehicle crash on the southern end of the U.S. 41 bridge over the Caloosahatchee River has forced all southbound lanes to be closed.

The crash happened just before 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Drivers looking to cross the river towards Fort Myers should utilize the Edison Bridge on Business 41, or the Midpoint Bridge.

Fort Myers Police said at 8:50 a.m. that the bridge should be re-opening soon.

Injuries in the crash are considered non-life threatening.

You can monitor live traffic reports on the Fox 4 traffic page.