Revised FDOT bridge lighting policy affects Ringling Bridge
Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
City of Sarasota, FL: The illumination of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)-owned facilities, including bridges, in various colors to communicate a message of support for a cause or event is reserved for government holidays, the City of Sarasota was notified by FDOT Tuesday. The revised policy affects the Ringling Bridge.
Under the revised FDOT policy, effective Feb. 1, 2025, “lighting combinations will be limited to the recognition, commemoration or promotion of government holidays” observed by FDOT. The lighting scheme will default to red, white and blue. Any alternative lighting combinations will be determined by FDOT.
Local organizations that had requested and received approval from the City Commission and FDOT for a special lighting scheme on the Ringling Bridge in 2025 to bring awareness to their cause are being notified by the City about the policy change.
While the Ringling Bridge is located within the Sarasota city limits, it is owned and maintained by FDOT.
