FORT MYERS, Fla.– Emergency repairs to the steel grid deck on the Wilson Pigott drawbridge will require temporary traffic impacts beginning this afternoon and continuing overnight, according to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Several welds in the southbound lane have broken and must be rewelded to maintain the safe operation of the bridge.

Within the next two hours, maintenance crews will lower the drawbridge traffic gates for up to 15 minutes to complete interim repairs to the steel grid deck.

Beginning at 7 p.m. this evening, the southbound lane will be closed to allow crews to perform permanent repairs. Traffic will be maintained in both directions through a flagging operation. Crews are expected to complete the work by 4 a.m., with all southbound lanes reopened before dawn.

Motorists should anticipate brief delays and use caution when traveling through the area.

Drivers are encouraged to seek the latest traffic information by visiting www.FL511.com. Safety remains FDOT’s number one priority, and the department will continue to take all necessary steps to keep the traveling public and surrounding community safe.

For additional information, please contact FDOT Public Information.

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