The Florida Department of Transportation announced that the Matanzas Pass Bridge now has two lanes open for those heading ...

The Florida Department of Transportation made the announcement on July 29. The $13 million project should be completed in early 2026.

Drivers heading to Fort Myers Beach may finally find relief from the notorious traffic jams on the Matanzas Pass Bridge.

A new fixed span bridge with a 60-foot navigation clearance over Big Carlos Pass with a lifespan of 75 years. Pedestrian/bicycle-friendly features.

Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. for the display. After the grand finale, the bridge will reopen for two lanes of outbound traffic off the island.

For anyone planning to join the celebration, the Matanzas Pass Bridge will reopen at 1:30 a.m., and the Big Carlos Pass Bridge on the south end of the island will remain open.

The Matanzas Pass Bridge will be closed to oncoming traffic from midnight until 1:30 a.m. Jan. 1. Big Carlos Pass Bridge on the south end of the island will still be open.