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FDOT Answers Your Matanzas Pass Bridge Questions
During a public meeting back in January, the Florida Department of Transportation presented its plan to redesign the Matanzas Pass Bridge, and the foot-of-the-bridge on the beach side. That presentation left residents with many questions. Last night FDOT answered all of those questions.
It’s A Do-Over For The Matanzas Pass Bridge Design
Back in January the Florida Department of Transportation presented this design to the Fort Myers Beach town council as part of its foot-of-the-bridge redesign. Due to feedback from the community this design, and a design that included a cantilever that would have expanded the bridge out for pedestrians, have both been spiked.
e-Bike Ambush on The Matanzas Pass Bridge
75-year old Lois Jenkins is recovering from these injuries after she was hit by a motorized bicyclist while walking on the Matanzas Pass Bridge. The bike rider didn't stop to help Jenkins and was never identified.
Parking Passes Are Now Available
Parking passes for Fort Myers Beach residents and business owners are now available. The cost is $25 for residents and $50 for business owners.
Changes Coming to Foot-of-The-Bridge Project
That's what Florida Department of Transportation spokesperson Adam Rose tells Beach Talk Radio News. There are three major concerns with the current F.D.O.T. plan for the project.
Body Found Near Bridge Identified
Several of you reached out to us last week to see if we had heard anything about a possible dead body found near Bird Island near the Matanzas Pass Bridge. On July 11th, we filed a media request with the Lee County Sheriff looking for details. They responded to our request Monday
Boaters Love The Matanzas Pass Mooring Field
(By Steve Duello) The Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Committee and the Town of Fort Myers Beach sponsored the 13th annual Cruiser’s Appreciation Day on Friday, March 25th. The location where the event was held, under the bridge, was packed with a lot of happy boaters.
Party Under The Bridge
The Fort Myers Beach Anchorage Advisory Committee is hosting the 13th annual Cruiser’s Appreciation Day under the Matanzas Pass Bridge today from 1 to 5 p.m.
Still No Word on The Bridge Cantilever
Last month we reported that the state has not been given the green light to consider a Matanzas Pass Bridge option that would include a cantilever, which would expand the lane coming over the bridge to the beach for pedestrian and bike traffic. As of Monday that has not changed.
Bridge Project Draws Big Crowd
The Florida Department of Transportation held an informational meeting for Fort Myers Beach residents Thursday night regarding the massive Matanzas Pass Bridge redesign project. 75 residents attended, about 15 spoke during public comment.
Mayhem On The Matanzas
You could hear a collective gasp when the Fort Myers Beach Town Council saw this picture of the Matanzas Pass Bridge redesign for the first time Thursday.
Foot of The Bridge Update
We asked Florida Department of Transportation representatives to come on Beach Talk Radio this weekend to discuss the foot of the Matanzas Pass Bridge project. Here’s what they told us.