https://www.masstransitmag.com/rail/inf ... ver-bridge
The U.S. Coast Guard has approved Brightline’s request to temporarily close a portion of the St. Lucie River navigation channel in Stuart, Fla., to allow for work to proceed to rehabilitate the bascule St. Lucie River Rail Bridge. The bridge is one of the final pieces of infrastructure needed for Brightline to expand its services north to Orlando.
“The St. Lucie River bridge represents one of the final construction projects along our Orlando extension,” said Michael Cegelis, executive vice president, rail infrastructure and development for Brightline. “This work is necessary to assure the bascule span can open reliably for marine traffic and close for freight and high-speed passenger rail. The new mechanical and electrical systems will greatly reduce the risk of unplanned closures that would impact all three user groups.”
The rehabilitation will begin with nighttime closures in April and include a subsequent 21-day navigation channel closure, with the drawbridge in the down position starting May 1 to improve the bridge’s operating reliability. During the 21-day closure, Brightline crews will work around the clock, 24/7, to complete the work. The bridge rehabilitation project, led by contractor Scott Bridge Company, is expected to be complete by summer of 2023.
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