Cape Coral Bridge Replacement Land Acquisition
Summary
The county paid $780,000 for right-of-way on the Cape Coral Bridge replacement project, avoiding potential condemnation fights.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
$780,000 plus closing costs, above the $725,000 appraised value.
Commuters who will eventually use the replaced Cape Coral bridges.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Lee Board of County Commissioners - Nov 17, 2026
The county needs small pieces of private land to build the replacement Cape Coral Bridge. This purchase at 12895 McGregor Boulevard is one of them.
Lee Board of County Commissioners - Sep 1, 2026
A design change order is expected to cut construction costs from roughly $440-455 million to about $400 million while keeping four lanes open during construction. The project stays on schedule for a January 2028 construction letting.
Lee Board of County Commissioners - May 19, 2026
The county paid $780,000 for right-of-way on the Cape Coral Bridge replacement project, avoiding potential condemnation fights.
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