PUNTA GORDA, Fla. — Punta Gorda Police warn pedestrians to avoid using the bridge along Harborwalk.
The walking bridge located along the Harborwalk at the end of W. Retta Esplanade going toward Fishermen's Village was struck by an intoxicated driver last night police say.
The bridge is currently closed until it can be made safe.
Punta Gorda Police ask that pedestrians do not walk on the bridge while the barricades are in place.
The walking bridge along the Harborwalk at the end of W. Retta Esplanade going toward Fishermen's Village was struck by an intoxicated driver last night. The bridge is currently closed until it can be made safe. Please do not walk on the bridge while the barricades are in place.
— Punta Gorda Police Department (@pgpdfl) June 7, 2021