County approves $25M in federal funds for $80M bridge project

Construction on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge is expected to begin this fiscal year.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 8:18 a.m. February 16, 2022
  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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FORT MYERS — The Lee County Commission has approved an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for $25 million in federal funds to assist with construction of the Big Carlos Pass Bridge.

 

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