Brooks Bridge Replacement Project Update
Construction on the! new Brooks Bridge westbound deck has begun, with crews currently placing concrete on the new bridge structure as part of the $171-million replacement project on Okaloosa Island.
The concrete will undergo a seven-day "wet cure" hydration process to reach maximum strength and durability. This process involves spraying water lightly over the surface and covering it with a wet, saturated fabric to maintain consistent moisture.
- The project includes constructing two new, parallel bridge structures.
- The new structures will increase capacity to six travel lanes.
- The current bridge, which opened in 1966, has four lanes.
The Florida Department of Transportation is overseeing the project.
Author's summary: Construction progresses on Brooks Bridge replacement.