Update on the Blackburn Point Bridge repairs

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC

Sarasota County

Update on the Blackburn Point Bridge: This project is in the early stages of Phase 1 design, which will review alternatives and receive community input as part of a Project Development and Environment study. Phase 2 will consist of final design, permitting and right-of-way. Construction is currently not funded in the 5-year Capital Improvement Program.

The bridge is being reviewed to replace the existing 98-year-old historic swing bridge with a new bridge that meets modern standards and provides a safe route for hurricane evacuations.

Bridge replacement plans to be developed will include a single or two-lane roadway with facilities for pedestrians and cyclists and an expected increase in bridge height to reduce the number of bridge openings.