SR A1A North Causeway Bridge Over Intracoastal WaterwaySt Lucie County
Financial Project ID 429936-2-52-1Virtual Public Information Workshop
January 27, 2021
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Maurene Sotero BalmasedaModerator
Donovan Pessoa, PEFDOT Project Manager
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Florida Department of TransportationDistrict Four3400 W Commercial Blvd Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309Attention: Donovan Pessoa, PE
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Project Background Existing 2100 ft bridge built in 1963 includes a double-leaf bascule span Bridge replacement is required due to: Structural deficiencies Functional obsolescence Vehicular traffic impacts along SR A1A due to frequency of bascule span openings
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Project Site Plan
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Zone 3 SR A1A Bridge Observation Deck
Zone 1 US 1 Improvements Old Dixie Hwy Improvements Juanita Ave Extension Sunny Lane Extension
Zone 2 Marina Access Rd East Coast Greenway Ramp Harbortown Dr Improvements
Zone 4 Park Access Road
Indian River Lagoon
North Causeway Island Park
Zone 1Old Dixie Highway & US-1
Shared Use Path
East Coast Greenway
Signalized Intersection
3-Way Stop Intersection
SUNNY LN
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DrainagePond
St Lucie Inn
Shops
East Coast Packers
Shops
Marine Supply Store
Marine Supply Store
Begin Bridge
3-Way Stop Intersection
Zone 2Marina Access & East Coast Greenway
East CoastGreenway
Ramp
3-Way Stop Intersection
East CoastGreenway
Observation Deck Path
Observation Deck(Beneath Bridge)
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HarbortownMarina
Day Boat Seafood
Offices
Offices
DrainagePond
ObservationDeck Parking
(Beneath Bridge)
Zone 2 & 3Marina Access, East Coast Greenway, and SR A1A Bridge
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Observation Deck
Observation Deck Path
East CoastGreenway
Ramp
SR A1A Bridge
Indian River Lagoon
Zone 2 & 3Marina Access, East Coast Greenway, and SR A1A Bridge
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Observation DeckEast CoastGreenwayRamp
SR A1A Bridge
Indian River Lagoon
New SR A1A Bridge length: 4152.5 ft
Observation Deck Length: 300 ft
East Coast Greenway Ramp Length: 800 ft
Zone 3SR A1A Bridge
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Observation Deck
East CoastGreenwayRamp
New SR A1A Bridge
New SR A1A Bridge
Zone 3SR A1A Existing Typical Section
11 ft
37 ft - 9 inches
5 ftTraffic LaneSidewalk
Bicycle/Pedestrian/Traffic
Railing
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4 ftShoulder
4 ft11 ftTraffic Lane Shoulder
Zone 3SR A1A New Bridge Typical Section
12 ft
64 ft - 3 inches
8 ft12 ft 12 ft 8 ft 8 ftTraffic LaneShoulder/Bike LaneEast Coast Greenway Traffic Lane Shoulder/Bike Lane Sidewalk
Traffic Railing
Bicycle/Pedestrian
Railing
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New Channel Vertical Clearance: 85 ft
Existing 25 ft at center bridge closed, unlimited open
New Channel Horizontal Clearance: 125 ft
Existing 90 ft
Zone 3SR A1A Bridge Navigation Clearance
85 ft
125 ft
Navigation Clearances
85 ft
125 ft
25 ft
90 ft
85 ft
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Zone 4Park Access
East Coast Greenway
Reconstruct Pedestrian Park Access
DrainagePond
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North Causeway Island Park
End Bridge
Indian River Lagoon
Zones 1 & 2 – Construction Phase 1
Phase 1 Construction Extend Juanita Ave Extend Sunny Lane Improve US 1 Improve Old Dixie Hwy
Phase 1 Traffic Control Remains in existing Traffic Pattern 2 lanes of traffic on existing bridge
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Indian River Lagoon
Zones 1 & 2 – Construction Phase 2
Phase 2 Construction Extend Sunny Lane Improve Old Dixie Hwy Construct Marina Access Road
Phase 2 Traffic Control Juanita Ave open to two lane traffic 2 lanes of traffic on existing bridge Sidewalk on the south side of SR A1A will be closed
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Indian River Lagoon
Zones 1 & 2 – Construction Phase 3
Phase 3 Construction SR A1A bridge approach embankment and walls
Phase 3 Traffic Control Juanita Ave open to two lane traffic Sunny Ln open to westbound traffic SR A1A is closed from US 1 to Old Dixie Hwy Existing bridge accessed from Juanita Ave and Old Dixie Hwy 2 lanes of traffic on existing bridge Temporary pedestrian ramps will provide access from SR A1A to US 1
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Indian River Lagoon
Construction Phase 1-4 – Zone 3 Phase 1-4 Construction Construct portions of new bridge next to existing bridge Existing bridge is demolished in Phase 4 after completion of new bridge
Phase 1-4 Traffic Control 2 lanes of traffic on existing bridge Phase 1-3 2 lanes of traffic on new bridge in Phase 4
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Barge Mounted
Cranes
Foundation Piles
Bridge Beams
New SR A1A Bridge
Indian River Lagoon
IntracoastalWaterway
Construction Phase 2 – Zone 4
Phase 2 Construction Construct Park Access Rd
Phase 2 Traffic Control 2 lanes of traffic on existing SR A1A
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ExtendJuanita Ave
Indian River Lagoon
Construction Phase 3 – Zone 4
Phase 3 Construction SR A1A bridge approach embankment and walls
Phase 3 Traffic Control Shift SR A1A traffic to Park Access Rd 2 lanes of traffic on existing bridge
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ExtendJuanita Ave
Improve US 1
Indian River Lagoon
Previous Stakeholder EngagementStakeholder Date
PD&E Study Alternatives Public Meeting September 10, 2015
PD&E Study Public Hearing January 31, 2017
Project Kick‐Off Meeting February 2, 2015
Florida East Coast Railway May 24, 2018
Florida East Coast Railway July 18, 2018
Florida East Coast Railway October 10, 2018
St. Lucie County June 12, 2019
St. Lucie County February 4, 2020
St. Lucie County February 11, 2020
St Lucie Transportation Planning Organization April 1, 2020
United States Coast Guard April 2, 2020
United States Army Corps of Engineers April 2, 2020
South Florida Water Management District April 2, 2020
Fort Pierce Utilities Authority May 29, 2020
City of Fort Pierce July 28, 2020
Florida East Coast Railway July 30, 2020
City of Fort Pierce Commission August 8, 2020
Florida Power & Light August 25, 2020
AT&T August 25, 2020
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Initial Plans (30% Complete)
March 2018
Biddability Submittal (90%
Complete)January 2021
Construction Complete
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Constructability Submittal (60%
Complete)May 2020
Plans CompleteJune 2021
Letting (Bid Opening)
October 2021
Construction Begins
January 2022
• Current Cost Estimate: $79 Million• Website: www.SRA1ANorthBridge.com
Project Schedule
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After meeting, by February 6, 202115 more minutesThank You!
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