Florida Bridge Replacements on US 1 Get Federal Nod
Published Date: 3/21/2025
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Summary
Florida is set to replace the old bridges on State Road 5/U.S. 1 over Pellicer Creek in Flagler and St. Johns Counties, making travel safer and smoother. The Florida Department of Transportation and federal agencies have given the green light, and any legal challenges must be filed by August 18, 2025. This project includes new road and drainage work to fit perfectly with existing systems.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Federal approvals allow bridge replacement
The Federal Highway Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation issued final licenses, permits, and approvals (including a Type 2 Categorical Exclusion approved February 18, 2025) for replacing the parallel S.R. 5/U.S. 1 bridges over Pellicer Creek at the Flagler/St. Johns County line in the City of Palm Coast. The approved project includes bridge replacement plus roadway and drainage work to transition to the existing roadway and drainage systems.
Deadline to file legal challenges
A claim seeking judicial review of the Federal Agency actions for this highway project will be barred unless filed on or before August 18, 2025. If a Federal law authorizing judicial review provides a filing period of less than 150 days, that shorter period applies instead.
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