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New $1.9 Million Highway 168 Bridge In Bratt Set To Open Saturday
January 31, 2020
Work on a new bridge on Highway 168 just east of North Highway 99 in Bratt is complete, and the bridge over an unnamed branch is set to open to traffic sometime on Saturday, weather permitting.
The $1.9 million Florida Department of Transportation project includes two, 12-foot travel lanes with 6-foot shoulders and a concrete barrier wall. The project also included resurfacing the bridge approaches, new guardrail, drainage improvements, new pavement markings, and enhanced signage.
Work on the project began in mid-April 2019 to replace a structural deficient bridge with wooden supports that was constructed in 1967.
Once the new bridge is open, crews will begin removing a temporary bridge that was in place during construction. During that process, drivers are reminded to use caution and watch for workers and heavy trucks entering and exiting the roadway.
Editor’s note: The opening date has been updated to Saturday, February 1. It was originally set for Friday.
Pictured above and below: Work to complete a new bridge on Highway 168 in Bratt was coming to a close late Thursday afternoon. Pictured second below: A temporary bridge in place during construct will be removed. Pictured bottom: The new bridge replaces a structurally deficient bridge that was constructed in 1967. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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2 Responses to “New $1.9 Million Highway 168 Bridge In Bratt Set To Open Saturday”
I must agree with Bloodsworth, County Road 4 from Century to Davisville has to be the worst road in the county. It needs to be next on the county list.
It’s beautiful, will be a wonderful asset to the northend in Bratt,Fl.
PLEASE consider doing a project like this to the bridge on West Hwy 4 that goes over Canoe Creek. That sharp curve is dangerous, many accidents and deaths over the years have been seen on that bridge. Do the research, see for yourselves.