In a move aimed at easing the congestion that has frustrated residents and visitors of Sanibel Island, town leaders have implemented changes to the traffic flow, promising quicker exits off the island.
Just a month ago, the community voiced concerns over the time-consuming nature of leaving the island. Now those concerns are being addressed with strategic changes to traffic patterns.
Sanibel Town Manager Dana Souza urged residents and visitors to utilize Periwinkle Way for exiting the island.
“Please use Periwinkle way to exit the island, we are going to get you off much faster than if you go any of the other alternative routes, because we’re prioritizing them at a lower rate,” Souza stated.
This change means that those attempting to leave via East Gulf Drive or Bailey’s Road might experience longer wait times than before.
This shift has resulted in a difference in traffic flow, with approximately three-quarters of the traffic being directed through Periwinkle each cycle. Observations revealed that for every 5-10 cars allowed through on Lindgren, around 30 cars were waved through on Periwinkle.