Gov. Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Department of Transportation to prioritize repairs to the Sanibel Causeway. These are needed for first responders and Sanibel residents to access the island and other recovery efforts such as power restoration and debris removal. The contract for the bridge repair was awarded Tuesday, and it is anticipated to have the Sanibel Causeway accessible by the end of the month. Once immediate recovery efforts have subsided, permanent long-term repairs will be made to the causeway. The emergency repairs will offer a safe passage for immediate access and be incorporated into long-term repair plans.