Scenic Highway Flood Damage Repairs Are Underway

May 15, 2014

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contractors were set to being the final two reconstruction projects on Scenic Highway yesterday.

The $1.2 million repair project south of Scenic Highway Circle will include the reconstruction of the road, installation of new drainage features and culverts, installation of guard rail and the construction of a retaining wall. The $215,696 project 150 feet north of Baywalk Circle will consist of the reconstruction of the road, installation of new drainage features and culverts and installation of guard rail. The repairs will take an estimated 30 to 40 days to complete.

Recent heavy rains and flooding in the area caused damage to Scenic Highway in several locations, resulting in a partial or total collapse of portions of the roadway. Repairs have already started on other sections of Scenic Highway and the road will remain closed until repairs are complete.

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Comments

2 Responses to “Scenic Highway Flood Damage Repairs Are Underway”

  1. Debbie Ramsey-Hanks on May 18th, 2014 2:25 pm

    Has not the structural integrity of the complete Scenic Highway been compromised?

  2. Billy Brewton on May 16th, 2014 2:53 pm

    Could the cause of this damage be connected to flood water from airport and flooding on Spanish Trail near Francisco Road?
    Also could the airport drainage be more of a problem than is currently realized?

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