FDOT Unveils Design of Cortez Road Bridge Replacement - 65 Foot Fixed Span | 92.1 CTQ

FDOT Unveils Design of Cortez Road Bridge Replacement - 65 Foot Fixed Span

FDOT says their detailed analysis has found the best option is to replace the existing Cortez Road bridge is with a 65-foot, high-level fixed bridge.

FDOT says the other options that included: a no-build repair, a rehabilitation alternative, a low-level drawbridge and a 35-food mid-level drawbridge. They decided on new bridge for several reasons, including that a 65-foot fixed bridge will not require regular upkeep like a draw bridge, improve vehicle and boat traffic, eliminating congestion and delays caused by the existing drawbridge openings.

The new 65-foot fixed bridge will cost $72.9 million, which FDOT says is around $23.8 million less than the mid-level drawbridge, and adds the fixed bridge will not require ongoing repairs and has no chance of breaking down, which could be a disaster during an emergency situation.

Currently, FDOT says they are now in the design phase for the new bridge.

Here is the latest on this project from the FDOT:

https://www.swflroads.com/project-files/101/Cortez%20Bridge%20Newsletter.pdf

Also Read More on the this project from FDOT Here: http://www.cortezbridge.com/pubinv.shtm