Lee County approves contract to repair Matlacha Drawbridge damaged by Hurricane Ian

Lee County approves contract to repair Matlacha Drawbridge damaged by Hurricane Ian

Lee County commissioners approved a contract to repair the Matlacha Drawbridge that was damaged by Hurricane Ian nearly three years ago.The $3.6 million project will restore function to the drawbridge with mechanical and electrical repairs, according to the county. The Federal Highway Administration's Emergency Relief Program and a state appropriation will fund most of the project, with Lee County contributing about $25,500, per a press release …