Midpoint Memorial Bridge

The Midpoint Memorial Bridge extends 1.25 miles with four lanes, connecting Fort Myers and Cape Coral over the Caloosahatchee River at a height of 55 feet.

Construction started in 1995 after legal disputes reaching the Florida Supreme Court, leading to the bridge opening on October 19, 1997 at a cost of $175 million.

The bridge features two memorial installations: a Marine Corps War Memorial replica on the Cape Coral side and a Vietnam War Memorial on the Fort Myers end.

The bridge operates a one-way toll system charging $2 for westbound traffic, with compatible transponders including SunPass and Leeway prepaid systems accepted at collection points.

The structure spans between two other major crossings, with the Cape Coral Bridge to the south and the Caloosahatchee Bridge to the north, forming a critical transportation triangle.

Location: Fort Myers

Inception: October 19, 1997

Official opening: October 19, 1997

GPS coordinates: 26.60072,-81.90072

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45