{"id":231469,"date":"2026-04-14T16:54:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/231469\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:54:07","slug":"fdot-holds-meetings-on-upcoming-bridge-repairs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/231469\/","title":{"rendered":"FDOT HOLDS MEETINGS ON UPCOMING BRIDGE REPAIRS"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Shark Channel Bridge in the Lower Keys, shown here in 2022, is one of eight bridges slated for rehabilitation by the Florida Department of Transportation between late 2026 and late 2029. Public meetings will be held April 15, 23 and 30 in Marathon, Big Pine and Key West, respectively. CONTRIBUTED <\/p>\n

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will host three public meetings, all of which can be attended in person or virtually, to discuss the design of multiple bridge rehabilitation projects along U.S. 1 in Monroe County. The projects include concrete repairs on the beams, corrosion protection and repairs to damaged concrete and deck expansion joints.<\/p>\n

Construction is expected to take place from fall 2026 through fall 2029.The total estimated cost for these projects is $13.9 million. Schedules and costs are subject to change.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Each meeting will include a formal presentation followed by an open discussion. Staff will be available to answer questions in the order received and as time permits. Questions not addressed during the meeting will receive a written response afterward.<\/p>\n

More information is available from FDOT\u2019s communications office at 305-470-5349; community outreach specialist Jeff Baquedano at 305-470-5477 or Jeff.Baquedano@dot.state.fl.us<\/a>; or southflroads.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meeting times, dates, locations and links to participate online are below.<\/p>\n

delete Marathon mtg for print, as it happens on Wednesday. I left it in here for Jim to use in an eblast<\/p>\n

MARATHON \u2013\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Marathon City Hall<\/p>\n

9805 Overseas Highway, Marathon\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

To register for the in-person meeting, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

To participate in the April 15 meeting virtually, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Participants can also call in by dialing 951-384-3421.<\/p>\n

Access code: 425-738-990<\/p>\n

BIG PINE KEY<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 23 at 6 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Big Pine Key Community Center<\/p>\n

179 Key Deer Blvd.<\/p>\n

Free parking<\/p>\n

To register for the in-person meeting, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

To participate in the April meeting virtually, click here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Participants can also call in by dialing 562-247-8421;<\/p>\n

Access code: 754-429-322<\/p>\n

KEY WEST<\/p>\n

Thursday, April 30 at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n

Harvey Government Center<\/p>\n

1200 Truman Ave.<\/p>\n

Free parking<\/p>\n

To register, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n

To participate in the April 30 meeting virtually, click here<\/a>,\u00a0<\/p>\n

Participants can also call in by dialing 562-247-8421.<\/p>\n

Access code: 739-833-505<\/p>\n

Bridge work will take place at the following locations:<\/p>\n

Shark Channel Bridge\u00a0<\/p>\n

North Pine Channel Bridge<\/p>\n

Torch Key Channel Bridge\u00a0<\/p>\n

Torch Ramrod Channel Bridge<\/p>\n

Vaca Cut Bridge<\/p>\n

Kemp Channel Bridge<\/p>\n

Ohio Missouri Channel Bridge\u00a0<\/p>\n

Old Seven Mile over Knight Channel Bridge\u00a0<\/p>\n

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