The LaBelle drawbridge currently carries a high volume of heavy commercial traffic that it wasn't initially designed for when it was built in the 1950's. [Photo by Richard Marion/Hendry County News]

LABELLE – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is providing an update to the vehicle weight restriction on the S.R. 29 (Bridge Street) LaBelle Drawbridge over the Caloosahatchee River in Hendry County.

Effective immediately, the LaBelle Drawbridge is subject to vehicle-specific weight restrictions of 26T, 32T, and 34T, depending on vehicle configuration. Commercial vehicle operators must follow posted weight-limit signage; any vehicle exceeding its applicable weight limit must use the designated regional detour via S.R. 78, U.S. 27, and S.R. 80.

Updated Weight Restriction

• 26T, 32T, and 34T weight restrictions, depending on vehicle configuration.
• Vehicles exceeding the applicable posted weight limit must use the designated regional detour via S.R. 78, U.S. 27, and S.R. 80.

Regional Detour of Commercial Vehicles

Northbound: S.R. 29 → S.R. 80 → U.S. 27 → S.R. 78 → S.R. 29

Southbound: S.R. 29 → S.R. 78 → U.S. 27 → S.R. 80 → S.R. 29

Traveler Advisory & Reminders

Motorists should plan ahead, allow additional travel time, follow posted weight-limit and detour signage, and use FL511.com, mobile mapping applications, or GPS devices to monitor real-time traffic conditions.

FDOT appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents, businesses, commercial drivers, and the traveling public.