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Edison Bridge fully reopens after suspicious person investigation Friday morning

Report of suspicious person shuts down bridge
Posted at 2:49 AM, Dec 22, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-22 07:42:59-05

**UPDATE (6:28AM)** -- Fort Myers Police have reopened northbound Edison Bridge to traffic.

We're still awaiting details on the cause of the closure.

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Fort Myers Police are responding to a report of a suspicious person standing on the Edison Bridge.

A Fox 4 crew on scene confirms all northbound lanes are blocked at the intersection of First Street and Park Avenue.

Police urge northbound drivers to use the Caloosahatchee Bridge on Cleveland Avenue to cross into North Fort Myers until further notice.

Details are limited right now, but check back with Fox 4.