Sanibel Causeway, Washed Out by Hurricane Ian, Reopening More Than a Week Early

The collapsed Sanibel Causeway in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Sanibel, Florida, on Sept. 30, 2022. Ricardo Arduengo/AFP via Getty Images

Sanibel Causeway, which connects Sanibel Island to the Florida mainland, has reopened after undergoing emergency repairs that were prompted by the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, announced that the emergency repairs were completed in 15 days, which is more than a week ahead of schedule.