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County Road (CR) 707/Dixie Highway Bridge (Old Roosevelt Bridge) over St. Lucie River Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Financial Numbers: 450587-2-52-01

Project Length: 0.86 miles

Project Limits: 

  • CR 707/Dixie Highway Bridge (Old Roosevelt Bridge) Bridge #890003 over St. Lucie River

Virtual Public Workshop: Tuesday, September 16, 2025,(5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

Link to registration page: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5366990481617423962

Projected Letting: July 2026

Anticipated Start Date: September 2026

Anticipated Completion Date: March 2028

Estimated Construction Cost:  $11 Million

Scope of Work:

  • Complete renovation of the Bridge Electrical Control System
  • Reliability improvements to Bridge Mechanical Operating System
  • Replace Span Locks
  • Filling in open grating with concrete to improve the rideability of the shoulders so bikes can safely stay in the road
  • Improving maintenance access to electrical and mechanical components
  • Bridge painting
  • Adding new controls and new span locks
  • Miscellaneous repairs to:
    • Fender
    • Sanitary Line
    • Grating Repairs
    • Deck Sealing

Construction Impacts:

  • The Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plan will highly prioritize the safety of vehicles, pedestrians, and the contractors while complying with required FDOT standards and criteria. MOT for this project will be based on the procedures outlined in the current edition of the FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and will be in accordance with FDOT’s Standard Plans and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.
  • The affected property owners and tenants will be notified of the proposed changes by mail.
  • Work will be done in phases to minimize impacts to the community.
  • Temporary lane closures will be required during certain phases of improvements.
  • Access to residences and businesses will be maintained during construction.
  • Full bridge closures will occur only during the mechanical repair phase and detours will be provided utilizing US 1.
  • Another public meeting (Construction Open House) will be held prior to construction. Detailed information about how to keep informed of potential construction impacts will be provided at this meetin\ontact Information:

Point of Contact:

Para información y preguntas en Español, por favor llame al (954) 777-4302.

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