A routine 30-minute commute turned into three-hours for many drivers on Monday after the Florida Department of Transportation shut down the State Road 31 bridge into Fort Myers.
Lyandra Carvalho left for work at 6:50 a.m. expecting her usual half-hour drive. Two hours later, she was still stuck in traffic when she spoke with Fox 4.
“No matter what road you take right now, you’re just going to be stuck,” Carvalho said.
State Road 31 bridge closure causes hours-long traffic delays for drivers
The unexpected closure left commuters scrambling for alternate routes, with many missing appointments and meetings…