Pensacola Bay Bridge Deck Replaced, Reopening Still Planned For Week Of Memorial Day

April 13, 2021

The Florida Department of Transportation says the reopening of the Pensacola Bay Bridge is still on track for the week of May 31.

The photo above shows a full deck that has been replaced, with the exception of the multiuse path on the outside of the structure.

A decision has not been reached on whether the initial reopening the week of May 31 will accommodate four lanes of traffic, or temporarily consist of a combination of two and four lanes.

Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

Comments

8 Responses to “Pensacola Bay Bridge Deck Replaced, Reopening Still Planned For Week Of Memorial Day”

  1. Byron A Rice on May 1st, 2021 3:33 pm

    This should have been a no brainer. All the forms are still at the factory. Just had to pour and cure new pieces. The contractor is at fault here. They should have been held accountable to keep the new bridge AND repair work going at the same time.
    They just want to avoid the manpower cost.

    The FDOT should be embarrassed to be scammed like this. I would have had my foot planted where the sun don’t shine.

    BTW about that review of the now new and revised hurricane plan, and verification of funds for EXECUTION!!

  2. Jason whithall on April 27th, 2021 7:12 pm

    Honestly at this point. The bridge doesn’t exist to me. I’ve had to relocate to a new job because of the bridge being down. I just couldn’t afford to drive from Pcola to GB every day.

  3. AL Lucia on April 19th, 2021 7:39 am

    Us neighbors appreciate the work being done. I believe most
    of those involved are doing the best they can.
    Let’s add to this list each day. I still believe in the
    May 31st date for reopening.

  4. Richard Allison, W4WFL on April 13th, 2021 8:41 pm

    Since it appears to me that construction has virtually stopped on the second bridge to repair the first bridge, Are we looking of 5-10 years more of bridge construction delay. I am basing this on past FDOT Pensacola road projects, especially Nine Mile Road.

  5. mike on April 13th, 2021 8:26 pm

    made my life 80 miles every day to make a living.

  6. bob on April 13th, 2021 12:29 pm

    Can the bridge open with 4 lanes when the new exchange on the Pensacola side will not be completed until July (at the earliest they say)?

    Also, hurricane season does not start until after May 31 so weather should not be an issue.

    I do not think they will meet the deadline. I have heard that since the barge fiasco that it would take a year to restore the bridge to its original condition.

    I wish people would be honest about the bridge deadlines.

    Don’t they have any integrity???

  7. ensley boy on April 13th, 2021 11:51 am

    Looks like haven”t even started on the other bridge. I guess it will be five years or longer to finish both of them,depending on the upcoming hurricane season.

  8. DLo on April 13th, 2021 6:41 am

    I wish they’d stop saying this, nobody believes it.