I-75/University Parkway ACROW Temporary Bridge Launch
On the night of February 2, and through the early morning hours of February 3, the largest ACROW temporary bridge in the U.S. rolled into position over University Parkway in Sarasota County.
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Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
District Structures Maintenance Engineer Jim Jacobsen had the rare opportunity to travel halfway across the globe to the “Land of the Rising Sun,” visiting the bridges of Tokyo, Kyoto and Kobe.
Secretary’s Employee Work Day
District Three Hosted the first Secretary Employee Work Day in Bay County on Tuesday, October 20. Secretary Jim Boxold joined District Three bridge inspectors and structures engineers for an inspection of the Hathaway Bridge.
Caloosahatchee River Bridge Widening
Recognized by Roads & Bridges as one of the Top Ten Bridges for 2015, the three-year expansion of Interstate 75 across the Caloosahatchee River is now complete, widened from four to eight lanes.
U.S. 92 Pedestrian Bridge Placed
A key piece in the U.S. 92 corridor pedestrian improvements was installed in mid-August. The pedestrian bridge will allow safe access across the highway, part of the Daytona Beach gateway.
Courtney Campbell Trail Officially Opens
It all started with a simple request from the Courtney Campbell Causeway Scenic Highway Group to District Seven. The group had an idea for a bicycle and pedestrian trail that would span across Tampa Bay.
All Four Segments of 75 Express Under Construction
A $481 million project to create another piece of the South Florida Express Lane Network is starting to take shape along 15 miles of Interstate 75.
District One Celebrates FDOT History
Fort Myers area FDOT employees celebrated both Thomas Edison’s birthday and FDOT’s centennial anniversary by walking the 2.5 mile Edison Festival of Light Parade route alongside DOT 1.
Bridges Were Beaming
Major bridge work greeted 2015 as three projects saw huge bridge beams placed at sites along the Wekiva Parkway, the Interstate 4 widening project near Daytona Beach, and the U.S. 17-92 flyover project in Casselberry.
U.S. 41 Construction Project
When FDOT developed its $38 million construction project for U.S. 41/East Tamiami Trail, engineers focused on improvements that would make a difference to everyone who uses the road.
AASHTO People’s Choice Award
FDOT’s Mathews Bridge Impact and Emergency Response Project earned more than 300,000 online votes, making it the winner of the People’s Choice Award.
FDOT E-Newsletter 