On May 16, 2023, a portion of Lee Road 500 (Mimosa Road) will be closed approximately 0.2 miles south of its junction with Lee Road 219 due to a deteriorated drainage structure. The road will be closed for an undetermined period. Local traffic will not be allowed to use the road within fifty (50) feet of the drainage structure.

Vehicles traveling north on Lee Road 500 (Mimosa Road) will need to need to travel north on Lee Road 500 (Mimosa Road) for approximately 0.2 miles to the junction of Lee Road 219, then turn left onto Lee Road 219 and travel west for approximately 0.75 miles to the junction of Lee Road 213, then turn left onto Lee Road 213 and travel south on Lee Road 213 for approximately 0.65 miles to U.S. Highway 80, then turn left onto U.S. Highway 80 and travel east for approximately 0.65 miles to the junction of U.S. Highway 80 and Mimosa Road (Lee Road 500).

Vehicles traveling south on Lee Road 500 (Mimosa Road) will travel the route in the reverse order. Detour signs will be in place for public convenience.

Contact the Lee County Highway Department at (334) 737-7011, Regarding any questions or concerns.

View the official Media Release.