During the Sanibel City Councils meeting on December 20, Mayor Holly Smith said the reopening of the causeway isnt for tourists and reminded the public of the following: Administration at the J.N. Looking South from the intersection of Periwinkle Way & Tarpon Bay Rd. We want to inspire you to explore new destinations, discover new experiences and savor the journey. Ron DeSantis announced. On November 25, Tween Waters Island Resort thumbed its nose at Hurricane Ians attempts to destroy the 2023 tourism season with its long-running, well-loved tree-lighting tradition. The governors office said 100 crews worked around the clock to repair the causeway, which includes three separate bridges. SANIBEL CAUSEWAY TRAFFIC WILL BE DELAYED FROM APPROXIMATELY 12:30 -1:30 PM. With temporary repairs to the Sanibel Causeway completed Oct. 19, officials with the Florida Department of Transportation said they're routinely monitoring and maintaining access to the Sanibel Causeway until permanent repairs are complete. Copyright 2023 Waterman Broadcasting of Florida, LLC, Major changes possible for Sanibel Causeway in proposed plan, The Sanibel Lighthouse relit after being damaged by Hurricane Ian, How Ian is impacting the high-end real estate market on Sanibel, Captiva, Fort Myers Beach real estate market not slowing down despite Hurricane Ian damage, Georgia Football star DT Jalen Carter charged with racing in fatal accident, Iconic Fort Myers Beach breakfast spot vows to rebuild, Eli Lilly to cut insulin prices, cap costs at $35 for many people with diabetes, Teen to be tried as adult following fatal DeSoto County Fair shooting. "We had an ambitious agenda and ambitious roadmap to get this done by the end of October.". This change was made permanent on June 23, 2021. During the Sanibel City Council's meeting on December 20, Mayor Holly Smith said the reopening of the causeway isn't for tourists and reminded the public of the following: Parking spaces at the beaches, however, are not yet available. In 2001, the county made plans to replace Bridges B and C, and make major repairs to Bridge A (the drawbridge). There are 600 restoration crews from both FPL and LCC working to restore power and laying groundwork to the full restoration of power for the island. Its sad. An 11 a.m. opening of the "rebuilt" causeway that links the island and the mainland was announced by Gov. [7] The $3 administrative fee for vehicles without transponders was suspended during the pandemic and was reinstated on October 1. Lee County officials announced Sanibel Causeway tolls will resume Jan. 1 after a Hurricane Ian-prompted pause. Published Lee County then filed a counter lawsuit, claiming Sanibel was interfering with construction. . In Blue Collar Comedy Tour: One for the Road (2006), comedian Ron White makes a reference to the old Sanibel Causeway bridge when he said he was pulled over for driving 11mph (18km/h) in a 5-mile-per-hour zone on one of the bridges. Sept. 30, 202202:46 Sanibel, home to about 6,300 people, is located on Sanibel Island off the west coast of Florida, just south of Fort Myers . Sanibel Mayor Holly Smith told CNN affiliate WBBH returning residents should come with reasonable expectations. City officials emphasize that even once the causeway opens to the public, a 9 p.m.-6 a.m. curfew will remain in effect. [5], In early 2003, during a routine inspection, severe cracks were discovered underneath a 48-foot (15m) deck section on Bridge B. They had 70 pieces of heavy equipment operations daily, as well as four barges, seven cranes, two dredges, and five boats. Ron DeSantis announced. Sanibel residents return to an unrecognizable island a week after Hurricane Ian's devastation. We are going to continue to work with the county on plans for permanent repairs to the causeway but were happy to be able to take the lead on the restoration, he said. Former congressman and CIA director Porter Goss served as Sanibel's first mayor. At a chamber of commerce meeting early in the month, Sanibel officials announced that they would be grooming the public beach accesses, a practice that the island employs only in emergencies to avoid disrupting bird and sea turtle habitats. CNN values your feedback 1. This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: DeSantis: Sanibel Causeway reopens after Hurricane Ian's hit, 'Always positive': Ian victim Glenn Scroggy loved photography and his Philadelphia Eagles, Bonita Shores residents pick up the pieces after Hurricane Ian, DeSantis: Sanibel Causeway reopens after Hurricane Ian's hit. Bridge A, with Bridges B and C in the background. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Florida Division of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie said the state still has 300 debris management sites open and will still be removing debris from impacted areas, like Sanibel. Sept. 29, 2022. The 3-mile causeway was. Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue thanked DeSantis for his leadership and said after getting the resources and pushing through, they ended up being 10 days ahead of schedule. With the opening of the first Sanibel Causeway in 1966, developers rushed in with visions of Sanibel becoming another Miami Beach. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday morning that the causeway would reopen to residents of Lee County following temporary repairs. Get the Sanibel Bound live traffic cameras app today for iOS and Android. Power restoration, debris removal and other recovery efforts will be much easier with the temporary causeway repairs, they said. SANIBEL, Fla. On Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis made it clear that the wait to get back onto the Sanibel Causeway would not be long. 0:50 Sanibel city officials on Thursday afternoon alerted of a crash on the Sanibel Causeway. The current Bridge B was built ten feet taller than the original Bridge B to help reduce corrosion from salt spray, which was one of the major factors in the deterioration of the old bridge. The first few sets of piling from the original bridge on the south shore remain today. 2. Massey just hopes it still stays accessible to all. Klicken Sie auf Einstellungen verwalten um weitere Informationen zu erhalten und Ihre Einstellungen zu verwalten. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. "Today is a day where our sunrisesare going to be a little bit brighter and our sky will become a little bit bluer as it's a day that transforms and accelerates the recovery for each and every Sanibel resident, business and property owner on behalf of the Sanibel community," said City of Sanibel Mayor Holly Smith. Officials say motorists should expect heavy traffic and delays. What originally looked like six monthrepair was completed with temporary repairs in three weeks, DeSantis said, smashing every expected deadline. Most of downtown Fort Myers and Cape Coral have recovered. Despite the opinions of the islanders, it was clear that the ferries were insufficient by the mid-1950s as demand increased leading to long lines of vehicles waiting to cross the bay. The same is largely true for St. James City, but the Bokeelia area is coming back on the island. A convoy of trucks drove across the bridge Tuesday so that crews could start repairing the power grids in Sanibel and. The work that has been done to restore vehicle access to Sanibel Island has been historic, the governor added. Sanibel city officials relax curfew, causeway open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. without restriction Sanibel police checkpoint removal during the day forthcoming, city officials announce ", Lane closures:Expect delays: Sanibel city officials announce FDOT temporary work on Sanibel Causeway, Tolls to resume:Sanibel Causeway tolls re-start Jan. 1 for residents, workers; no word on when public allowed back. An official grand-opening ceremony for the current bridges was held on September 8, 2007, which was the day the current Bridge C opened (even though the current Bridges A and B opened prior to September 8). [10][11] No deaths or injuries were confirmed by the Lee County Sheriff's Office. Today, there are four buildings left - including a structure . Sanibel Causeway reopens after being damaged by Hurricane Ian, Hurricane Ian destroys portion of Sanibel Causeway, cutting off island. Sanibel Island is now open to anyone who wants to visit. [4], An early proposal would have had a bridge running from Point Ybel (where Sanibel Lighthouse is currently located) to the mainland, since it was the shortest route. They just have to rebuild it, make it look pretty, said Roy Massey, owner of Ace Performer. The state had 100 crews working 36,000 work hours to complete the temporary repairs, such as road repairs, bridge analysis, roadway restorations. Multiple sections of a causeway connecting an island in southwestern Florida to the mainland collapsed into the Gulf of Mexico, leaving anyone who did not evacuate stranded, as Hurricane Ian left. At least five sections of the causeway, which connects Sanibel to the mainland, were washed away by Hurricane Ian, Lee County officials said. The full-service resort opened its rooms, beach, and pool areas to the public on December 17 after housing restoration workers for 2 months. Other residents in attendance like Troy Thompson, a restaurateur and operations manager of the islands Lazy Flamingo group,called these repairs a "monumental step" for the island. IE 11 is not supported. Its too soon to speculate on any aesthetics and amenities that may come next, said a Lee County spokesperson. Other restaurants plan to reopen in the coming weeks, like MudBugs Cajun Kitchen, Doc Fords Sanibel Rum Bar & Grill, and the Great White Grill. Bob Raymond, mayor of Fort Myers Beach, predicted 5 years to rebuild. Home News Local Lee County Major changes possible for Sanibel Causeway in proposed plan. We dont have power, the mayor said. The causeway is our lifeline. However, a few restaurants have already reopened, including Bayfront Bistro, Yucatan Beach Stand, and Wahoo Willies Tiki Bar & Grill near Times Square, as well as Coste Island Cuisine at DiamondHead Beach Resort, which recently opened a limited number of suites. The storm killed more than 100 people in Florida, many of them in Lee County, where Sanibel and its famed seashell beaches are a top tourist destination. Anyone with information on these four is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-8477. The 3-mile causeway was badly damaged by theCategory 4 hurricane, with initial predictions that repairs could take months. Despite supply issues, Margaritaville spokesperson Robert Kisabeth reported, We are back to full construction, and we will open in 2023, between September and November.. It was the last major project designed by Hector F.J. Estrup, Civil Engineer, owner of Caribbean Engineers. At least five sections of the Sanibel Causeway - which connects the barrier islands, including. Seeing that Santa on his ladder brought more than smiles to people around the country, it renewed the islands comeback commitment, said John Lai, president and CEO of the Sanibel & Captiva Islands Chamber of Commerce. Looking East from the intersection of Periwinkle Way & Lindgren Blvd. Weve been stranded in town for three weeks now and it means everything to get back.. [9], On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian partially destroyed the causeway, and the mainland approach was heavily damaged. Looking West from the intersection of Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Rd. 2 min read Vehicles are once again rolling across the Sanibel Causeway. 13. Florida Gov. Its something that shows a little bit of a can-do spirit, DeSantis, a Republican, said at a news conference, adding that government bureaucracy should not hamper such efforts. On Oct. 12, a convoy of trucks drove to Sanibel Island to help make repairs and restore power on the island, which DeSantis said made huge progress. FILE - Cars and debris from washed away homes line a canal in Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Oct. 5, 2022, one week after the passage of Hurricane Ian. Information Received from Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) February 24, 2023 The City of Sanibel received the following information from Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF) in their newsletter of February 22, 2023: The causeway, which links Sanibel Island to the Florida mainland, is our lifeline. About 25% of Sanibel Island should have power back this week, while northern parts of neighboring Captiva Island may not get power restored until November, the governor said. Two weeks ago, island residents were allowed to visit Sanibel by boat for the first time since the Category 4 storm made landfall September 29. Beaches and beach parks, including the Sanibel Lighthouse, remain closed. A destroyed apartment complex is seen after the passage of Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers Beach. 1. It has been held annually for 85 years-the longest running shell show in the world. [3], As early as 1912, automobile ferries serviced Sanibel Island from the mainland at Punta Rassa. Until Wednesday, only a one-time caravan of hundreds of utility trucks had been allowed over the causeway. As he spoke, trucks moved in the background above. Guthrie also said barge missions will be continuing as the bridge reopens, ensuring that all personnel and resources can continue their work. Its just so precious to so many people, said Massey. Dangerous flesh-eating bacterial infections increased in Florida after Hurricane Ian. SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. The Sanibel Causeway has been temporarily fixed. Vacation rental agencies have also reopened their offices and offerings on Captiva Island. They include Cielo, Jerrys Restaurant, Sanibel Deli & Coffee Factory, Sanibel Grill, The Shack of Sanibel, and Traders Restaurant. Sanibel claimed that Lee County did not maintain the bridges properly, and used the toll revenue for other road projects. The Sanibel Causeway will reopen to civilian traffic on Wednesday, three weeks after Hurricane Ian slammed into Florida's southwestern coast and destroyed portions of the vital link between Sanibel Island and the mainland. The City of Sanibel | 800 Dunlop Road | Sanibel, FL 33957. The causeway received only minor damage and was very carefully inspected before Sanibel residents were permitted to return to the island. IE 11 is not supported. The Sanibel Causeway is a causeway in Southwest Florida that spans San Carlos Bay, connecting Sanibel Island with the Florida mainland in Punta Rassa. In these cases to date, we have found that theissue has been which browser is being used on which device. Joined by other local and state leaders, DeSantis spoke of how his team jumped into actions with the Florida Department of Transportation to develop a plan to get Sanibel repaired and get residents back on the island. The idea of building a bridge from the mainland to the island was highly controversial amongst the early residents of the island, as many thought a bridge would ruin the beauty and isolated feel of the island, although one of the largest proponents of building a bridge was island resident Hugo Lindgren, who saw the island's potential and tried to convince Lee County to build a bridge. On Thursday night, dozens of people remained stranded, according to Sanibel Mayor Holly Smith. appreciated. Downtown Fort Myers and areas of south Fort Myers and Cape Coral suffered from surge that came from the Caloosahatchee River. Island B includes restroom facilities on each side of the road. The causeway connecting the island to the. The current Bridge A finally opened for traffic on June 28, 2007, along with the current toll plaza. Ron DeSantis announced. However, FDOT, along with our law enforcement partners at the Florida Highway Patrol, Lee County and Florida Department of Emergency Management made use of strategic and innovative techniques to rebuild the causeways quickly, Perdue said. The causeway is our lifeline, and without it we have no opportunity to get back to the island, to get back to our homes, said longtime resident Troy Thompson, who manages the Lazy Flamingo restaurants. On occasion, citizens have experiencedproblems on their personal computers or mobile devices viewing the cameras. Bridge B is the middle bridge, and is also the shortest of the three bridges. Upon the recent announcement that the Sanibel Causeway will reopen to all vehicles on January 2, 2023, Ill bring you up to speed on the status of tourism on my home island of Sanibel. Bridge B's speed limit was temporarily lowered to 10 miles per hour (16km/h), and the rest of the causeway's speed limit was lowered to 20 miles per hour (32km/h). While Ian leveled most of those dreams wreaking havoc on the pier, Times Squares pedestrian mall, and 97 percent of the towns structures hope still remains. "The causeway is our lifeline,. Discovery Company. 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Sanibel Island residents on Wednesday were crossing the causeway for the first time since Hurricane Ian damaged the only road onto the popular Gulf Coast destination. On Tuesday, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) representatives presented permanent rebuilding plans to the city, suggesting major changes to its structure. Looking North from the intersection of Periwinkle Way & Lindgren Blvd. Looking West from the intersection of Periwinkle Way & Lindgren Blvd. The governor estimates that crews will have the temporary . A temporary bridge restoring access to Pine Island opened to the public earlier this month. Sanibel officials nor FDOT replied for comment. "While general maintenance may cause intermittent lane closures, this past weeks lane closures were due to FDOTs activities supporting efforts for permanent repairs," Patricia Pichette, FDOT spokesperson, wrote in a statement. Ian has demolished the causeway in three different places with its 155 mph winds and up to 12 foot storm surge. The City of Sanibel's Street Cams are very reliable. A DeSantis administration official with knowledge of the project told ABC News that the governor made it a personal priority to reopen the causeway as soon as possible and pushed the Florida Department of Transportation to expedite repairs to keep the project ahead of schedule. Bridge C is the closest bridge to Sanibel Island, and is also the longest of the three bridges. The causeway, which comprises three bridges and road over two tiny man-made islands, opened weeks earlier than first predicted and two days earlier than recent forecasts. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The temporarily repaired Sanibel Island Causeway in late October 2022, Slow recovery from Hurricane Ian continues on Sanibel Island. On Tuesday afternoon, more than 350 trucks and trailers bringing help to the Hurricane Ian. Weve been stranded in town for three weeks now and it means everythingto get back.". Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. . Shortly before construction was set to begin on the high-span bridge, the city filed a lawsuit against Lee County in an attempt to stop construction. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. A procession of utility trucks and other official vehicles crossed a temporarily reconstructed Sanibel Causeway today to providing utilities and other essential needs to the hurricane-damaged island. The Sanibel Causeway was completed and opened for traffic on May 26, 1963. Looking North from the intersection of Periwinkle Way & Tarpon Bay Rd. SANIBEL, Fla. The causeway washed out by Hurricane Ian that links Sanibel Island to the Florida mainland reopened with temporary repairs on Wednesday, Gov. The causeway was significantly damaged by the Category 4 storm. The entire causeway is 3 miles (5km) long from end to end, and currently has a $6 toll in effect for island-bound vehicles only. So, to think that you can come and live here as you normally did before is really a topic that I want people to be very cautious of.. FDOT suggested adding mangroves to the islands for natural protection, raising the roadways and sea walls, and putting in rock baskets underground for better stabilization. Its incomprehensible that a storm, a hurricane, can wipe us all out like this in just a few hours, she said. Our goal, to share the worlds unique, hidden and once in a lifetime locations with you to create unforgettable memories. Florida Transportation Department Secretary Jared Perdue said the bridges were mostly undamaged but some portions of the causeway that connect bridge structures had been washed away.. City officials said the hurricane broke away one of the lighthouse legs, which was replaced with a temporary wooden support. Currently, public beach access is closed and not expected to reopen by January 2, 2023. Pichette said lane reductions on the causeway may be necessary from time to time, adding that they plan to maintain access on the causeway at all times by using flagging operations coordinated with city and county officials. Once it was decided to replace the drawbridge, a debate commenced on replacing it with another drawbridge versus a high-span bridge. Residents/contractors with re-entry passes should continue displaying them on their dashboards to assist police. Further details weren't immediately. SANIBEL ISLAND, Fla. Could the Sanibel Causeway, as we once knew it, be gone forever? All Rights Reserved. Did you encounter any technical issues? Most businesses remain closed. The Matlacha Pass Bridge, which connects Pine Island to the mainland in Cape Coral, was also destroyed by Ian. It means everything to get it back, said Thompson, operations manager at his familys Lazy Flamingo restaurant. The Sanibel Causeway reopened on to Sanibel Island residents on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. It means everything to get it back, one lifelong resident said. Ron DeSantis announced that the bridge will be open for residents that same day, two days before itsscheduled reopening on Friday, Oct. 21. The causeway is opening ahead of schedule, with repairs previously expected to be done by Oct. 21. The fishing pier and boat ramp are closed. North Captiva will take longer, hecautioned, because the underground electrical grid has been destroyed, although he said November restoration is expected. Administrative Services/ Human Resources/ Benefits/ Pensions, Business Tax Receipts (formerly Occupational Licenses), Police including Emergency Management Forms. In the same vicinity, the historic, artsy town of Matlacha on Pine Island was decimated. Plans for the project have yet to be finalized. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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