Longboat Pass Bridge construction project begins

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is in the beginning phases of a $1.1 million repair project of Longboat Pass Bridge, according to FDOT public information officer Trudy Gerena, with contractors currently preparing equipment and doing work underneath the bridge.

The project was originally slated to begin in November but was pushed back because of scheduling issues, according to Gerena.

The majority of work will take place at night, with lane closures controlled by flaggers occurring between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. weekdays. Lane closures will not take place Friday through Sunday or during holiday periods, including Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, and Jan. 13 through Jan. 17. Daytime work will consist of minor activities, as needed.

Quinn Construction Inc. is responsible for the project, which will include bridge repair and painting, in addition to sidewalk reconstruction.

Contact Robin Hartill at [email protected].