If you're planning on driving through Rotonda West any time soon, be prepared for some changes in your commute. Starting next Monday, the Rotonda Circle bridge, which connects Bunker Road to Mark Twain Lane, is going to be out of commission all the way through September 25. The reason? Bridge rehab - and not the celeb kind. Thomas Marine Construction is taking the helm to make sure that the bridge gets the facelift it apparently needs.
So what's a traveler to do? Detour signs will be popping up to guide you on an alternate path. But here's a pro tip: set aside some extra time for these detours to avoid any appointment-missing or dinner-ruining delays. And it wouldn't hurt to be vigilant - Charlotte County Public Works is reminding everyone to keep their eyes peeled and exercise caution in these construction zones. In other words, it's not the spot for testing out your latest podcast binge.
Questions about the project, or want to voice your traffic grievances? You can ring up Chad Ray at Public Works, 941-575-3643. He's the guy with all the deets on what's going down with the Rotonda Circle bridge. With any luck, it'll be smooth sailing again by late September, once Thomas Marine Construction wraps up the job.
For the duration of the closure, travelers should expect some congestion and the potential for delays – a common byproduct of infrastructure improvements. But think of it this way: a temporary headache for a bridge that's safe and snazzy.
