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The speed limit is 35 because it's still an active construction zone. And there's a half-mile section of the bridge where traffic is down to 2 lanes instead of 4. But the good news is the bridge is open!
May 28, 2021 The Pensacola Bay Bridge is now open for the first time since it was damaged by Skanska barges during Hurricane Sally, restoring the vital connection between Pensacola and Gulf Breeze. The majority of the bridge is open to four lanes of traffic (two in each direction) except for a two-lane, half-mile segment just west of the bridge’s arch while work to complete final repairs continues. The speed limit is temporarily set at 35 mph and emergency refuge areas are available on the bridge. To quickly clear travel lanes following vehicle incidents FDOT’s Road Ranger Service Patrol ...
After eight months the link between Pensacola and Gulf Breeze is finally ready to open The big question around the area is: When will the 3-Mile Bridge be open? “We don’t have a specific time for when the bridge will open,” said Ian Satter, spokesman for the Florida Department of Transportation. He says there is still some work to do before the bridge can be open to traffic. “Right now we are finishing our critical path items for the reopening of the Pensacola Bay Bridge. And what we mean by that is making sure that the appropriate signage is out there, making sure that the striping ...
Garcon Point Bridge toll suspension further extended Special to Gannett/USA TODAY NETWORK TALLAHASSEE — Pursuant to Executive Order 21-104, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Kevin J. Thibault, P.E. has directed Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) to further extend the toll suspension for the Garcon Point Bridge. Tolls are now suspended on the Garcon Point Bridge through Sunday, June 6, 2021. The extension allows the Garcon Point Bridge to continue serving as a temporary detour route while the Pensacola Bay Bridge is being repaired from damage sustained during Hurrica...