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State Road (S.R.) 5/ U.S. 1/Overseas Highway over Torch Key Channel Bridge No. 900113
446184-1-52-01

About

Project Summary

 

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is delivering an infrastructure improvement project focused on enhancing safety, resiliency, and community connectivity. The project includes repairing concrete beams, rehabilitating damaged concrete areas, and installing corrosion protection measures to enhance overall performance and extend the service life of the bridge.

 

WORK TO BE PERFORMED:

 

FDOT COMPASS

 

FDOT is committed to ensuring the state’s infrastructure serves residents, businesses, and visitors to meet their current and future transportation needs. Benefits of this project include:

COMMUNITIES

  • FDOT understands the community’s unique needs and builds a transportation system that improves connectivity, enhances the quality of life, and achieves a shared community vision.

 

 

SAFETY

  • FDOT is committed to reaching our target of zero fatalities and serious injuries on state transportation facilities

 

 

 

RESILIENCY

  • Repairing the concrete beams, installing cathodic protection to prevent corrosion and rehabilitating broken concrete areas

 

 

SUPPLY CHAIN

  • FDOT invests in roadways and transportation facilities to facilitate the movement of goods that serves our community and beyond

 

 

 

TECHNOLOGY

  • FDOT is dedicated to use new and emerging technologies to enhance safety and helps prevent incidents

 

 

 

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

  • This project creates opportunities for contractors, which results in economic benefits for workers and the community

 

 

 

                                                                                     

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

During construction, temporary lane closures will affect traffic. Access to adjacent businesses and neighborhood will be maintained. Pedestrian detours will be established with clear signage.

 

PUBLIC MEETING

 

FDOT will host an in-person and online Public Meeting for those interested in learning more about this design project.

 

Time and Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, starting at 5:30 p.m.

 

In-Person Meeting Location:

Big Pine Key Park

31009 Atlantis Drive, Big Pine Key, FL 33043

Parking complimentary for guests to register, click here.

 

Virtual Meeting:

Visit the link to attend:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6887251129460129374

Participants can also call in by dialing +1 (213) 929-4221; Access code: 703-777-297