Motorcycle enthusiasts will be participating in the “Bikers for Babies” March of Dimes event on Sunday, Nov. 1. Organizers anticipate around 1200 motorcycles will be participating by riding from North Collier Regional Park on Livingston Road in Collier County, to Fort Myers Harley Davidson on Colonial Blvd. in Lee County.

It is estimated delays at intersections could be as long as 30 minutes or more depending on the turnout.

Deputies, Community Service Aides, and VOICE. members of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office will join Collier County Deputies and Officers with the Fort Myers Police Department in providing traffic control at approximately three dozen intersections along the Lee County portion of the planned route.

Between the hours of 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., citizens who plan on traveling to or from Bonita Beach, Fort Myers Beach, McGregor Blvd., or Colonial Blvd. are likely to experience delays in their travels.

As the motorcade enters northbound from Collier County on Imperial Parkway, bikers will turn west on Bonita Beach Road, then make the bend to Hickory Blvd. (Bonita Springs) Estero Blvd. (Fort Myers Beach) – then north on San Carlos Blvd. which becomes McGregor Blvd. at the Gladiolus Drive intersection. Bikers will continue along McGregor Blvd. turning east on Colonial Blvd. to Fort Myers Harley Davidson, located at 2160 Colonial Blvd..

Motorists should seek alternate routes or schedule their travel time to avoid the expected delay.

Media inquiries are directed to the Public Information Office at (239)477-1340.