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Big Carlos Pass Bridge will shut down for a nighttime closure on June 17

Traffic on the new Big Carlos Pass Bridge is scheduled to stop in both directions for final work next Wednesday night.

When
Friday, June 12, 2026
Where
Big Carlos Pass Bridge
Official source
WGCU
Posted by LeeScoop June 12, 2026 Fort Myers Beach

What happened?

WGCU reports traffic on the new Big Carlos Pass Bridge will be shut down in both directions between 8 and 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17. The temporary closure is meant to give crews time to finish final work before the project is completed. For drivers heading between Fort Myers Beach and Lovers Key, it is a short but highly specific disruption worth planning around.

Why it matters

This is a local update worth knowing for residents, visitors, or nearby businesses.

Source

Use the WGCU source for the latest details.