FDOT provides weekly update on status of Little Pine Island Bridge work
The Florida Department of Transportation has provided the following update on the ongoing construction of the Pine Island Bridge and the steps being taken to accelerate the project. FDOT officials report they are committed to delivering this critical infrastructure as quickly as possible while ensuring quality and safety remain top priorities.
Hurricane Ian caused significant destruction in Pine Island and Matlacha. FDOT’s goal is to enhance safety, strengthen resilience and reduce economic impacts for the community.
The new Little Pine Island Bridge is being built to withstand storm surges from a Hurricane Ian-level event, ensuring this critical roadway remains intact.
Once completed, the new bridge will strengthen infrastructure, enhance transportation safety and promote long-term economic growth in the area.
Phase 1 Update
FDOT aims to complete Phase 1 by spring 2025 and make significant progress on both the east and west sides of the bridge.
East Side Work
Construction crews have successfully completed all pile driving for Phase I.
Additionally, construction crews began forming and pouring concrete caps. Concrete caps, also known as pile caps, serve to distribute the load from the structure above evenly across the piles below
West Side Work
This week, crews completed the installation of the large rocks (rip rap) on the west side.
Work will continue with the installation of the slab beams, now that the large rocks (rip rap) are in place. Concrete slab beams are utilized to efficiently support vehicular loads over short to medium spans and rip rap will help protect the bridge and mitigate erosion.
Sign Up for Updates
We understand the importance of this bridge to the community and are dedicated to its timely completion. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to rebuild stronger and better than before.
Stay tuned for future updates as we make progress on this critical project.
To sign up for updates and access the weekly Road Watch, please visit the project website at 451937-2 Pine Island Causeway and Bridge Reconstruction Project. To access the bridge traffic cameras go to https://www.leegov.com/dot/traffic.
You can also contact the Communications Team by calling the project hotline at 239-800-6391 or by emailing at pineislandinfo@exp.com.