Beach Boulevard Intracoastal Waterway Bridge

Better Jacksonville Plan, BJP-2
Status Report is for April 11, 2008

DESCRIPTION:
Widen Beach Boulevard from four lanes to six lanes between San Pablo Road and Penman Road, including the replacement of two existing two-lane draw bridges with two fixed high level bridges with three lanes each. View rendering

STATUS:
Current Activity:
CONSTRUCTION PHASE: Construction is 57% complete. Relocation of existing utilities and construction of storm drainage continues. The new westbound bridge is now opened to two lanes of traffic in each direction. Demolition of the old lift bridge and roadway are underway. View bridge construction photo.

Funding: Revised BJP program allocation of $78.5 million, with another $436,749 from FDOT.

Schedule: The new northern bridgerecently opened. Total project construction is scheduled to be completed in the third quarter of 2009. View aerial construction map of project.

DBE/MBE The DBE goal for the construction contract is 15%.

SIGNIFICANT ISSUES:
This project has been coordinated with the City of Jacksonville Beach's project to align Penman Road South with Penman Road North at Beach Blvd.

PROJECT MANAGER: Larry Wehner

CONTACT:
Wendy Morrow, (904) 598-8733
email - wmorrow@jtafla.com