Blackburn Point Road Swing Bridge Replacement
Sector: Bridge • Location: Sarasota, Florida, United States
Source: Sarasota Herald-Tribune
The Blackburn Point Road Swing Bridge, built in 1926 and the last of its kind in Sarasota County, is being considered for replacement due to its age and inability to handle modern traffic. A $2.09 million study is underway to evaluate replacement options including a new swing bridge or a drawbridge, with a decision expected in 2026. The project includes evaluating environmental impacts and preserv
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Bridge, Road, Government
- Location
- Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Blackburn Point Road Swing Bridge, built in 1926 and the last of its kind in Sarasota County, is being considered for replacement due to its age and inability to handle modern traffic. A $2.09 million study is underway to evaluate replacement options including a new swing bridge or a drawbridge, with a decision expected in 2026. The project includes evaluating environmental impacts and preserving local landmarks such as the Casey Key Fish House. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Florida |
City | Sarasota |
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Source | Sarasota Herald-Tribune |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Bridge, Road, Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-08 |
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