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Irma: Road Closures In Southwest Florida

Hurricane Irma's destruction closed several roads in southwest Florida. Here's a list of closures.

FORT MYERS, FL - From the Florida Department of Transportation: Below is the latest on State and Federal road closures.

FDOT bridge staff has inspected 536 bridges in SW Florida since the storm passed and have not identified any that need immediate repairs. Water continues to rise in some inland areas and FDOT road and bridge staff will continue to monitor those areas closely.

FDOT crews continue to evaluate and assess damage to roadways, signals and signage throughout SW Florida.

Find out what's happening in Fort Myersfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

CountyCityName/NumberStatusReason
State Road Charlotte Punta Gorda31 Closed, Both Directions Flooding
State Road DeSoto Arcadia 72 Closed, Both Directions Flooding
State Road DeSoto Arcadia 70 Westbound Closed, One Direction Erosion
State Road DeSoto Arcadia 31 Closed, Both Directions Flooding
State Road Sarasota Sarasota780 Eastbound @ Bearded OaksClosed, Inside LaneDepression
State Road Glades Moorehaven 78 Closed, Both Directions Flooding
U.S. RouteHardee Zolfo Springs17 Closed, Both Directions Flooding
State Road Hardee Ona64 Closed, Both Directions Flooding
State Road PolkMulberry 37 Closed, Both Directions Flooding

Image via Florida Department of Transportation