County announces temporary partial boat ramp closures
Lee County Parks & Recreation announced upcoming improvements at the Punta Rassa Boat Ramp in Fort Myers, where an articulated concrete block mat will be installed to protect the ramp from erosion caused by boat loading and unloading.
A barge is scheduled to arrive on May 6, with work expected to begin immediately thereafter.
During construction, the center dock and one side of the boat ramp will be closed at a time to allow crews to safely complete the installation. Adjacent docks on the side of the active work zone will also be temporarily closed. Once work is completed on one side, closures will shift to the opposite ramp lane and dock.
Parking will remain open and accessible throughout the project. The boat ramp will remain open, but launch and retrieval times are expected to be slower.
Construction is expected to take about four weeks, weather permitting. Boaters are asked to be patient, use caution, follow posted signage and avoid work areas during this time.
For additional boat ramp locations and project updates, visit www.leeparks.org/boats.
For more information about Parks & Recreation locations, amenities and events, visit www.leeparks.org or contact 239-533-7275 or leeparks@leegov.com.
Residents and visitors can also explore over 30 locations and earn rewards through Parks, Points & Perks, a free digital pass program available through May. For more information, visit www.visitfortmyers.com/ParksPass.
The Punta Rassa Boat Ramp is at 15001 Punta Rassa Road, Fort Myers.