State Road 35 (West Olympia Avenue) at Taylor Street Full-time Intersection closure

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. – Beginning Sunday night, April 19, 2026, motorists should

expect a full-time intersection closure on West Olympia Avenue at Taylor Street in

downtown Punta Gorda. This full-time intersection closure is anticipated to last through

the end of May 2026.

The full-time closure of this intersection is necessary to allow the contractor to repair

damaged underground pipe. The damage, which was caused by prior extreme weather

events, was identified during construction. There will be an official detour in place for

motorists to follow throughout the closure.

Trucks traveling southbound on U.S. 41 that want to travel eastbound on Olympia Avenue will need to utilize West Virginia Avenue and then U.S. 41 northbound until they reach eastbound Olympia Avenue.

Trucks traveling southbound on U.S. 41 that want to travel northbound on U.S. 41 will need to utilize West Virginia Avenue and then travel northbound on U.S 41.

Motorists on West Olympia Avenue who want to travel eastbound will need to utilize

Sullivan Street, then West Virginia Avenue, and then U.S. 41 northbound until they reach eastbound Olympia Avenue.

Pedestrians should follow the posted detour signage in the area.

For real-time traffic updates, visit FL511.com.

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