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Residents tell Ocean Ridge commission frequent bridge openings are worsening traffic
Summary
Several residents reported increased Wilbrite and Ocean Avenue bridge openings that back up local traffic and urged the commission to press FDOT and county partners for better timing or local solutions as the county studies a nearby bridge replacement.
Multiple residents used public comment to describe a recent surge in Wilbrite Bridge openings and the traffic backups they create, saying left-turn lanes at key intersections now queue into nearby streets and force locals to use Old Ocean as a bypass. One resident noted the county is studying the George Bush Bridge for repair or replacement and urged the town to coordinate with FDOT and county officials to prevent Old Ocean from becoming overly congested.
Commissioners acknowledged limitations — the bridges are under state or county control — but suggested exploring FDOT and county coordination or local measures to manage spillover effects. The conversation included requests to monitor how changes such as potential bridge-timing adjustments or county projects could affect local traffic and emergency-response access; no binding action was taken at the meeting.
