The city of Sanibel reported that effective today, Jan. 22, contractors are working on repairs to the Sanibel Lighthouse, replacing the temporary wooden support with a permanent cast iron replica of the original support column. Repairs will also be made to the cast iron ladder and window stops.

In addition, beach renourishment contractors are expected to complete work near the Tradewinds neighborhood (Reach 1) ahead of schedule and anticipated moving operations from the west end of the island to Lighthouse Beach (Reach 5) on Jan. 23.

Work on the lighthouse and beach renourishment will occur simultaneously, shortening the time needed to close the parking lots at the Lighthouse Beach Park. The lots to the Lighthouse Beach and fishing pier will be closed from now through Jan. 26.

The public is encouraged to visit the other beach parks that remain open: Algiers Beach (Gulfside), Blind Pass, Bowman’s Beach, Tarpon Bay Road and Trost Parking Lot and Turner Beach.

For more information about the beach project, visit www.mysanibel.com.