Coverage dated October 18, 2022

Sanibel Island Causeway Washed Out by Ian Reopens Early

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the reopening of the causeway linking Sanibel Island to the mainland that was washed out by Hurricane Ian. The 3-mile causeway was badly damaged by the Category 4 hurricane, with initial predictions that repairs could take months.

NBC 6 South Florida's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Reports & sources

14 articles, oldest first.

  1. NPR

    The Sanibel Island causeway washed out by Hurricane Ian has reopened (opens NPR)

    Published

    NPR's feed description

    The causeway linking the island to the Florida mainland reopened with temporary repairs just three weeks after it was washed out by the hurricane. The reopening will help recovery work on the island.

  2. NBC 6 South Florida

    Sanibel Island Causeway Washed Out by Ian Reopens Early (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

    Published

    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the reopening of the causeway linking Sanibel Island to the mainland that was washed out by Hurricane Ian. The 3-mile causeway was badly damaged by the Category 4 hurricane, with initial predictions that repairs could take months.

  3. Washington Times

    Repairs to causeway linking Sanibel Island and Florida mainland completed early (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    Repairs to Florida’s Sanibel Causeway between the popular island and the mainland have been completed in just 15 days, more than a week ahead of schedule.

  4. Fox10 Phoenix

    Before and after photos: Sanibel Island Causeway opens again after Hurricane Ian washed it out (opens Fox10 Phoenix)

    Published

    Fox10 Phoenix's feed description

    The causeway washed out by Hurricane Ian that links Sanibel Island to the Florida mainland reopened with temporary repairs on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced.

  5. FOX 35 Orlando

    Before and after photos: Sanibel Island Causeway washed out by Ian reopens early following emergency repairs (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

    Published

    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    The causeway washed out by Hurricane Ian that links Sanibel Island to the Florida mainland reopened with temporary repairs on Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced.

  6. Breitbart News

    Ahead of Schedule: Damaged Sanibel Causeway Open to FL Residents (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    Florida's recovery from Hurricane Ian, under the leadership of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), is continuing to move rapidly.

  7. CBS News

    Repairs to Sanibel Causeway, damaged by Hurricane Ian, completed a week ahead of schedule, DeSantis says (opens CBS News)

    Published

    CBS News's feed description

    Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that access to Sanibel Island has been restored for all vehicular traffic after Hurricane Ian wiped out several sections of the Sanibel Causeway

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

Sanibel Island Causeway Washed Out by Ian Reopens Early | Since Then