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⚠ UPDATE: North Bridge Repairs Update: Overnight alternating lane closures expected from June 14 – July 14

  • Writer: bayislandsiestakeyassociation
    bayislandsiestakeyassociation
  • May 27
  • 1 min read

05/27/26 UPDATE:


Sarasota Bay Drawbridge No. 170061 (North Bridge) on County Road 758/Siesta Drive Construction project: The Florida Department of Transportation has begun bridge rehabilitation work underneath the bridge span. Crews are making needed improvements to minimize the effects of the aggressive marine environment. This bridge project consists of concrete maintenance, rehabilitation of existing mechanical and electrical systems, and structural steel repairs and steel coating replacement.

  • Overnight alternating lane closures expected from June 14 – July 14

  • Motorists can expect overnight lane closures from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. as crews conduct repairs to the concrete bridge deck and apply epoxy overlay protection.

  • Motorists can expect flaggers, barrels and warning signs to be present during the overnight work.

  • Pedestrians and bicyclists will be escorted through the work zone

  • Local residents closest to the bridge should anticipate noise and lights from construction equipment.

  • Work will continue underneath the bridge span, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  • Residents should expect noise from equipment throughout the project limits.

  • Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will be open at all times.

  • Bridge openings will continue as normal.

  • Completion is anticipated in late 2026.

  • This report can also be viewed online at any time via the website link here: https://www.swflroads.com/project/451280-1FDOT


Eye-level view of a serene beach with soft white sand and gentle waves
North Bridge, Siesta Key, FL


 
 
 

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