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Overview: The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is conducting a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study along SR 5/US 1 over the Long Key Channel. The project location is the Long Key Bridge (No. 900094), which carries SR 5/US 1 over the Long Key Channel. The Bridge is located within the Florida Keys in unincorporated Monroe County. Situated in the Middle Keys, halfway between Miami and Key West, the Bridge connects Conch Key to Long Key.
Study Objectives: The purpose and need for this study is to evaluate the replacement of the Long Key Bridge to address bridge deficiencies, assess capacity and safety needs, improve evacuation and emergency response, and evaluate mobility, bicycle, and pedestrian needs.
Schedule: The PD&E Study started in August 2022 and is anticipated to be complete by August 2025. After completion of the PD&E phase, the preferred alternative will move to the final design phase Bridge construction is anticipated to begin in early 2027.
Funding: State and federal funding has been allocated by the FDOT for future phases of the project, including final design and construction.
Public Involvement: Public involvement is a critical component of the PD&E Study process, and we encourage you to become and stay involved throughout the entire project. Please visit this website often to get the most up-to-date information on the Long Key Bridge PD&E Study.
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried-out by FDOT pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated May 26, 2022, and executed by the Florida Highway Administration (FHWA) and FDOT.
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status.
| Start Date |
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| August 2022 |
Est. Completion date |
| August 2025 |
Lengths and Limits |
| From south of N. Conch Avenue (MM 62) to north of Pelican Court (MM 66) |
Project Manager |
| Bao-Ying Wang, P.E. Florida Department of Transportation Project Manager |
Consultant Project Manager |
| Beth Beam, MS, AICP Stantec Beth.Beam@stantec.com |
Community Outreach Specialist |
| Veronica Paredes Stantec Veronica.Paredes@stantec.com |
