Construction crews shifted U.S. 331 north and southbound traffic to the newly constructed bridge across Choctawhatchee Bay Monday, May 16.
North and southbound traffic will continue sharing the new bridge while work is completed to reconstruct the existing roadway approaches. All work on the new 2.4-mile structure is currently slated for completion in spring 2017.
The new bridge, combined with two adjoining construction projects that are widening U.S. 331 to four travel lanes between the Choctawhatchee Bay and I-10, represent an investment of more than $194 million in the state's transportation infrastructure. Together these projects enhance safety, improve mobility, and support future economic development potential for Walton County and the surrounding region.
The traffic shift permanently closes the boat launch at the former Wheeler Point Park that was located between the new bridge and Bay Grove Road South. The park will be replaced by a new recreational area beneath the southern approach of the new bridge. The recreational area will feature a public boat launch, fishing pier, restrooms, observation areas, and free parking spaces. It is scheduled to open at the conclusion of the bridge construction project in spring 2017.
For more project information and the latest traffic advisories, visit www.facebook.com/USHighway331. You may also follow the Florida Department of Transportation District Three on Twitter @myfdot_nwfl or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MyFDOTNWFL.
North and southbound traffic will continue sharing the new bridge while work is completed to reconstruct the existing roadway approaches. All work on the new 2.4-mile structure is currently slated for completion in spring 2017.
The new bridge, combined with two adjoining construction projects that are widening U.S. 331 to four travel lanes between the Choctawhatchee Bay and I-10, represent an investment of more than $194 million in the state's transportation infrastructure. Together these projects enhance safety, improve mobility, and support future economic development potential for Walton County and the surrounding region.
The traffic shift permanently closes the boat launch at the former Wheeler Point Park that was located between the new bridge and Bay Grove Road South. The park will be replaced by a new recreational area beneath the southern approach of the new bridge. The recreational area will feature a public boat launch, fishing pier, restrooms, observation areas, and free parking spaces. It is scheduled to open at the conclusion of the bridge construction project in spring 2017.
For more project information and the latest traffic advisories, visit www.facebook.com/USHighway331. You may also follow the Florida Department of Transportation District Three on Twitter @myfdot_nwfl or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MyFDOTNWFL.