What is the impact to the Cortez Bridge while work is being performed on the Anna Maria Island Bridge? Will the Longboat Key Bridge be closed during the Anna Maria Island Bridge 45-day closure?
Other than the 45-day closure of the Anna Maria Island Bridge, there will not be any other daytime road closures during the project, although limited nighttime lane closures on the Anna Maria Island Bridge are also anticipated. During the bridge closure period, daytime traffic volumes along the detour route including Cortez Road, Gulf Drive and 75th Street will be heavier and there will likely be some traffic delays. The closure period will take place during September-November 2008 when traffic volumes and visits to the barrier island are lowest. Law enforcement will be provided as needed at the critical intersections during the bridge closure period to assist in moving traffic. The drawbridge opening schedules of the Longboat Pass Bridge and Cortez Bridge will be adjusted to reduce the impacts bridge openings have on traffic during the bridge closure period.
Related Questions
- What is the impact to the Cortez Bridge while work is being performed on the Anna Maria Island Bridge? Will the Longboat Key Bridge be closed during the Anna Maria Island Bridge 45-day closure?
- Why can the FDOT pursue all efforts for a bridge from Longboat Key to the mainland? What happened with talks of a bridge from 53rd Avenue in Bradenton to Coquina Beach or Longboat?
- How long before the Cortez Bridge will have to be closed for the same type of work?
