Traffic restored to the Pensacola Bay Bridge

Traffic restored to the Pensacola Bay Bridge

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has re-opened the Pensacola Bay Bridge, restoring the vital connection between the communities of Gulf Breeze and Pensacola along U.S. 98. The majority of the bridge is now open to four lanes of traffic (two in each direction) except for a two-lane, half-mile segment just west of the bridge’s arch while work to complete final repairs continues. The speed limit is temporarily set at 35 mph and emergency refuge areas are available on the bridge.

Bridge repair work nears completion

Bridge repair work nears completion

Work to repair the Pensacola Bay Bridge is nearing completion. Contractors are now focused in installing critical safety measures and traffic control devices that will allow traffic to return to the structure.

Garcon Point Bridge tolls extended through June 6

Garcon Point Bridge tolls extended through June 6

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, P.E. has directed Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) to further extend the toll suspension for the Garcon Point Bridge. Tolls are now suspended on the Garcon Point Bridge through Sunday, June 6, 2021.

FDOT issues update on Pensacola Bay Bridge repairs

FDOT issues update on Pensacola Bay Bridge repairs

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractors have completed the installation of multiple stay-in-place forms and are currently pouring and leveling concrete on the Pensacola Bay Bridge. Following the completion of the concrete pours on the bridge deck, crews will construct barrier walls designed to create a reinforced, protective wall for motorists traveling over the bridge. Additional work will include the installation of electrical conduit and roadway striping. Click below to read the entire news release from the Florida Department of Transportation.

Trophy piece repairs concluding, focus shifting to deck construction

Trophy piece repairs concluding, focus shifting to deck construction

As Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractors install and repair the final five trophy pieces on the Pensacola Bay Bridge, considerable efforts have shifted to the construction and completion of the remaining bridge decks on the structure. Click below to read the entire news release from the Florida Department of Transportation.

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