ee County has announced its operational schedule for Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11. While most administrative offices will be closed, many key services will not be affected.
Here is a quick look at the adjustments by department.
- Midpoint Bridge (EVENING CLOSURE) This is the most significant change. The Midpoint Bridge will be closed to traffic from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 11 for the Veterans Day 5K. Motorists are advised to use the Cape Coral Bridge or U.S. 41 bridges as alternatives.
- LeeTran (Normal Schedule) Bus, trolley, and paratransit services will not be affected by the holiday and will run their normal routes and schedules.
- Solid Waste (Normal Schedule) There will be no change to garbage, recycling, and yard waste collection in unincorporated Lee County, Bonita Springs, Estero, and Fort Myers Beach. Please put your bins out on your regularly scheduled day.
- Note: While collections are normal, the Solid Waste offices and the Household Chemical Waste Collection Facility will be closed.
- Parks & Recreation (Parks Are Open) All Lee County parks, beaches, preserves, boat ramps, and pools will remain open for public enjoyment.
- Note: Administrative offices and recreation centers will be closed for the day.
- Closed Administrative Offices The following offices will be closed on Nov. 11 and will reopen on Nov. 12:
- Community Development: Lobby and phones will be offline. (The electronic permitting portal will still be available for contractors).
- Domestic Animal Services: The shelter at 5600 Banner Drive will be closed.
