FDOT: Commercial truck detour for Wilson Pigott Bridge in Fort Myers starts Monday
The Florida Department of Transportation District One announces that beginning Monday, Nov. 17, all commercial trucks (any vehicle/vehicle trailer combination with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more) will be detoured from using the Wilson Pigott Bridge on State Road 31 over the Caloosahatchee as part of ongoing bridge maintenance efforts.
Passenger and other non-commercial vehicles will continue to have access to the bridge.
The detour is necessary to address maintenance and safety concerns while FDOT prepares for bridge deck reconstruction, which is anticipated to be completed by this March.
All commercial trucks will be rerouted to I-75 as an alternative to Babcock Ranch Road/State Road 31 for crossing the Caloosahatchee. Law enforcement will be on site to ensure compliance with the detour, which will remain in effect until the bridge is reopened to commercial traffic.
FDOT is working closely with trucking industry partners, local governments, and media outlets to raise awareness of this temporary restriction and minimize disruptions.
“Safety remains our top priority,” said Paul Simmons, FDOT District One Modal Development Administrator. “This detour allows FDOT to protect the traveling public while ensuring that essential maintenance can be completed efficiently.”
For real-time traffic updates, visit FL511.com. FDOT will announce when the bridge is reopened to commercial truck traffic.
FDOT appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as it continues to maintain the safety and reliability of Southwest Florida’s transportation network.