Highway 97A Traffic To Shift To Temp Bridge Delayed

July 26, 2013

Due to inclement weather conditions, the traffic shift on County Road 97A over Boggy Creek scheduled for Friday  was postponed. Traffic will be transitioned to a temporary roadway and bridge  next Tuesday, July 30, around 10 a.m.

This will allow for demolition of the existing bridge and construction of the new structure and approaches. The $1.5 million project is scheduled for completion winter 2014. Motorists may encounter minor delays as crews move traffic to the temporary bridge.

The speed limit will be reduced to 30 mph through the work zone and drivers are advised to use caution while traveling through the area and to be aware that speeding violations will be doubled when workers are present. Construction work could be delayed or rescheduled due to inclement weather.

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Comments

3 Responses to “Highway 97A Traffic To Shift To Temp Bridge Delayed”

  1. just a wondering?!?! on July 26th, 2013 7:48 am

    well…. ya know , if the guys would work instead of just standing around talking and looking around all the time, they might get this project finished by 2014…. when ever we go by there they are never working!!! just wonna stop and ask why aint yall working?!?!?! … maybe its one of them self bulding bridges!!!

  2. NWFLAFOB Linda on July 26th, 2013 7:18 am

    Dave, there’s been a HUGE crane sitting on the diversion bridge throughout the building process. No telling what they’ll ultimately post but driving over it everyday, it’s reassuring to see that new span support the weight of that enormous piece of equipment.

  3. David Huie Green on July 26th, 2013 6:18 am

    Any weight limit mentioned for the temporary?

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