Lee County advises drivers to avoid section of Winkler Road Tuesday

LEE COUNTY, Fla. —

Lee County is warning drivers to avoid a section of Winkler Road on Tuesday.

Motorists who drive Winkler Road between College Parkway and McGregor Boulevard are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes, as emergency utility repairs will be underway.

Flaggers will be in place, and traffic will be reduced to one lane in the area between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Drivers who travel on Winkler Road should expect delays. The repairs are only expected to last one day.

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