A new pedestrian bridge that would make it easier — and safer — to reach a popular family park and a planned food truck venue in south Cape Coral could be in the works as a complement to the planned new $300 million Cape Coral bridge.
Lee County would fund the cross-river bridge which would handle three lanes of traffic in each direction, making the parkway a busier road. A protective barrier will be installed in the median to restrict and control potential crashes involving motorists making accidental turns.
Lee County commissioners are considering a pedestrian and bicycle bridge that would cross over the parkway, allowing people to reach the park and other attractions safely.
It is expected to come up again during a county commissioners meeting in February. Commissioner Brian Hamman asked for a delay in the vote at the January county commission meeting. Hamman said he was concerned that the use of the pedestrian bridges may not be justified by its anticipated use.