Lee County commissioners awarded a contract to Southern Road & Bridge LLC for needed structural repairs at two locations on Del Prado Boulevard.Two of the bridges are over the Lido Canal, and one bridge is over the Plato Canal.Routine inspections revealed structural issues on the bridge, including cracks, concrete damage, and corrosion.The plan is to repair the concrete by filling cracks and adding protective jackets on the support piles.The total cost of this project is $544,000, which is within the budget part of the transportation capital improvement funding.Work is expected to begin as soon as November.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.

CAPE CORAL, Fla. —

Lee County commissioners awarded a contract to Southern Road & Bridge LLC for needed structural repairs at two locations on Del Prado Boulevard.

Two of the bridges are over the Lido Canal, and one bridge is over the Plato Canal.

Routine inspections revealed structural issues on the bridge, including cracks, concrete damage, and corrosion.

The plan is to repair the concrete by filling cracks and adding protective jackets on the support piles.

The total cost of this project is $544,000, which is within the budget part of the transportation capital improvement funding.

Work is expected to begin as soon as November.

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