Crash shuts down traffic on Sanibel Causeway Boulevard

SANIBEL, Fla. —

A crash at the base of the bridge on Sanibel Causeway Boulevard has shut down all directions of traffic, the Lee County Sheriff's Office said.

"Deputies are working a traffic crash at the base of the bridge on Sanibel Causeway Boulevard. At this time, all directions of traffic are shutdown. Motorists, please avoid this area and utilize an alternate route," the sheriff's office said.

The LCSO map shows the incident remains active as of May 24, 2026, at 12:43 a.m. The crash occurred at 19931 Sanibel Causeway in Sanibel.

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