Work Continues To Replace 75 Year Old Highway 97 Bridge

March 2, 2016

Construction is continuing on the replacement of a 75-year old Highway 97 bridge over Little Pine Barren Creek in Walnut Hill. Tuesday, the first layer of asphalt to the new bridge was nearly completed.

Work at the site began back in March 2015, with traffic moved to a temporary bridge in July. The work is part of a $2.5 million contract which consists of replacing the existing structurally deficient bridge, including roadway reconstruction, milling and resurfacing, guardrail, drainage, new signs and pavement markings.  Drivers will utilize a temporary roadway and bridge during construction of the new bridge. Work is anticipated to be completed this spring.

The bridge is located at the intersection of Wiggins Lake Road, about one mile north of Ernest Ward Middle School.  The bridge being replaced was constructed in 1940.

NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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2 Responses to “Work Continues To Replace 75 Year Old Highway 97 Bridge”

  1. Puddin on March 2nd, 2016 10:43 am

    Hurray! I haven’t been able to ride my scooter to work all year because the temp bridge grabs my tires and throws me all over. (Scaring me spittless!) With the weather warming up I just can’t wait to start riding again. :-)

    Thanks for the good work.

  2. listening on March 2nd, 2016 7:27 am

    What a blessing! the entire highway 97 needs more attention (4-laneing maybe).

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