Large Project Details for Jewfish Creek Bridge Design-Build

Project Description:

Design-Build roadway and bridge project involving reconstruction of approximately 4.5 miles of US1 at the north end of the Florida Keys. The scope of the project includes construction of a new 7,500-foot high level bridge, reconstruction of US1 and installation of barrier wall between the northbound and southbound traffic. Additionally, the northbound shoulder of the new two-lane roadway will be constructed to accommodate traffic in the event of a hurricane evacuation and eight box culverts will be installed to serve as crocodile crossings under US1. Work will also include the construction of retaining walls, all associated drainage, fencing, signing, roadway striping and removal of the existing bridges. Design work is scheduled to begin immediately with construction commencing in the first quarter of 2005. The project is estimated for completion in early 2009.

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