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FDOT Sets Weight Limits for LaBelle Drawbridge

The Florida Department of Transportation has imposed new weight restrictions on the LaBelle Drawbridge in Hendry County.

Hendry County Florida DeskSeptember 20, 2026
FDOT Sets Weight Limits for LaBelle Drawbridge

Key takeaways

  • FDOT imposed new weight restrictions for the LaBelle Drawbridge.
  • The bridge is in Hendry County.
  • The specific weight limit and start date are not stated.

New restriction

The Florida Department of Transportation has imposed new weight restrictions for the LaBelle Drawbridge in Hendry County. The bridge is located in LaBelle, and the restriction changes the weight rules for vehicles using the crossing. Gulf Coast News and Weather reported the change.

What drivers should know

The restriction applies to the LaBelle Drawbridge. The specific maximum weight, the effective date and any enforcement details have not been stated here. Drivers who use the bridge should look for posted instructions from FDOT before traveling across it with a heavy vehicle.

Local impact

The drawbridge is in Hendry County, making the change a transportation issue for LaBelle and nearby communities. Weight restrictions can affect which vehicles may use a bridge and how heavy loads are moved through the area.

FDOT is the agency responsible for the restriction. Any official signs or notices at the bridge will be important for drivers to follow.

What to watch

  • FDOT notices or signs identifying the maximum allowed weight.
  • Any announcement about when enforcement begins.
  • Instructions for heavy vehicles using the bridge.

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