Sanibel Under Heavy Traffic Advisory on New Year’s Eve

December 31, 20190243

SC Staff Report

Periwinkle Way and Casa Ybel Road intersection on New Year’s Eve.

The City of Sanibel is under a heavy traffic advisory, especially its main thoroughfare Periwinkle Way, with extremely heavy “season-type” traffic this New Year’s Eve. Sanibel Police Chief Bill Dalton urges drivers to “be patient. Our number one priority is safety.”  Historically, the roads are busiest in peak season from 3 to 6 p.m. and typically normalize by early evening. It’s recommended to avoid discretionary trips and off-island travel during these hours.

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