Can you drive the Sanibel Causeway?


Can you drive the Sanibel Causeway? There's a $4 charge to drive over the bridge...that's reasonable. We drove down from Ocala to take my niece Janelle out for her birthday lunch in Fort Myers. After lunch Janelle drove us over the causeway to see Sanibel Island.


How long did it take to reopen Sanibel Causeway?

How Contractors Rapidly Reopened Sanibel Causeway After Hurricane Ian (Video) Superior Construction in a joint venture with de Moya Group completed emergency repairs of the Sanibel Causeway in 15 days following Hurricane Ian. Superior Construction is no stranger to emergency road and bridge work.


Can you live on Sanibel Island now?

Sanibel Island attracts many people who choose to live year-round. It creates a very distinct and passionate local community, making Sanibel more than a vacation destination.


When can people go back to Sanibel?

By consensus, the Sanibel City Council supported the decision to end the requirement for reentry passes on January 2, 2023. The City of Sanibel asks that non-residents respect and understand the fact that Sanibel is still actively working to recover from Hurricane Ian.


Can tourists go to Sanibel Island now?

The great news is that many of our favorite Sanibel beaches are now open and ready for visitors! Here's what you need to know about which Sanibel beaches are open.


Who paid for Sanibel Causeway repair?

FDOT's proposed timeline for the upgraded Sanibel Causeway is one year. The cumulative cost for this project is just over $285 million. Commissioners plan to seek federal infrastructure funds to pay most of the cost. This would bring Lee County's share of the bill to about $51.6 million.


Is Sanibel Island open for tourists 2023?

Note that Sanibel Island sustained significant damage in September 2022 as a result of Hurricane Ian. Though the island is open to the public as of January 2023, local officials are warning visitors that much of the island's attractions and businesses remain closed.


Is the Sanibel Causeway reopening to the public?

By Staff | Jan 3, 2023 The Sanibel Causeway reopened Monday but the city of Sanibel government is asking non-residents to wait a while longer before visiting the storm-damaged island.


Are Sanibel beaches open after Ian?

The City of Sanibel is excited to announce that all public access beach park locations in Sanibel are now open to the public. The city announced on Thursday that the following areas are set to open Friday, June 30: Bayside parking lot at 110 – 153 Periwinkle Way for Lighthouse Beach Park.


Is there red tide in Sanibel right now?

Red Tide. At this time, there is no sign of Karenia brevis, the organism that causes red tide, in our area.