Manatee County announced construction to relocate utilities at the Cortez Bridge is set to commence this month.
The $7.2 million project will focus on relocating utilities along Cortez Road West, specifically between Gulf Drive North in Bradenton Beach and 123rd Street West in Cortez.
Construction is expected to extend through early 2026.
The county public works department is relocating a water main and force main at their Intracoastal crossing to the south side of the drawbridge in preparation for the construction of a new fixed bridge. The project requires the relocations due to the proposed bridge alignment.
The county advised that motorists should anticipate intermittent lane closures, side street detours and shifts in traffic to accommodate construction deliveries.
Construction activities will primarily occur 7 a.m.-7 p,m. Monday-Friday.
As construction ramps up, county work might include equipment storage within public spaces, the operation of pumps for dewatering and heavy machinery activity.
Neighbors were advised to expect increased noise, vibrations and truck movement throughout the construction zone.
For more information, go online to amiprojects.io or contact the project team at 941 306-4660 and info@amiprojects.io.
— Robert Anderson