Richmond Ave Bridge

On March 1, 2022, Lee County Commissioners approved funding agreements with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (FDEO) for $4,129,683 in Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) grants to repair infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Irma.

The reimbursement grants will repair sidewalks in seven neighborhoods, clear five canals; and replace the Richmond Avenue pedestrian bridge over Able Canal in Lehigh Acres. No local match is required.

Please visit Lee County's website for more updates on progress of the pedestrian bridge.