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S.R. 5/U.S. 1/Overseas Highway over Shark Channel Bridge No. 900081
447752-1-52-01

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, adding cathodic protection to prevent corrosion on pile jackets 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: Thursday, April 23, 2026, starting at 6 p.m.

 

In-Person Meeting Location:

Big Pine Key Community Center

179 Key Deer Boulevard, Big Pine Key, FL 33043

Parking complimentary for guests. To register, click here.

Virtual Meeting:

Visit the link to attend:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7968559244114156122

Participants can also call in by dialing +1 (562) 247-8421; Access code: 754-429-322

Time and Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026, starting at 6 p.m.

 

In-Person Meeting Location:

Harvey Government Center

1200 Truman Avenue, Key West, FL 33040

Parking complimentary for guests. To register, click here.

Virtual Meeting:

Visit the link to attend:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/#register/3849892040558478688

Participants can also call in by dialing +1 (562) 247-8421; Access code: 739-833-505