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FDOT outlines $11 million rehabilitation plan for Old Roosevelt (Dixie Highway) movable bridge in Stuart
Summary
FDOT and consultant HDR presented detailed plans April 20 to rehabilitate the Old Roosevelt movable bridge over the St. Lucie River in Stuart, including electrical control replacement, span‑lock replacement, walkway improvements and an estimated construction cost of $11 million with phased closures and coordination for marine/environmental protections.
FDOT design project manager Lance Jones and HDR movable‑bridge engineer Ronald Sanchez told the Martin County MPO April 20 that a planned rehabilitation of the Old Roosevelt (Dixie Highway) movable bridge (project ID 450587‑2‑52‑01) will focus on mechanical, electrical and user‑safety upgrades and is estimated at about $11 million.
Lance Jones described the project location and schedule: the design is expected to be completed in early 2026, the project is to be let to contractors in May (May 8 letting was cited) and anticipated construction runs from fall 2026 through spring 2028. Jones said staff expect phased…
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