Project Status Updates

Last Updated: 06/12/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site Category: Drainage

Outfall culverts that were replaced or repaired due to hurricane damage are required to have a manatee exclusion grate installed. These grates help prevent manatees from getting stuck in the culvert. There are 37 culvert locations throughout the county that will have these grates installed.

Disaster Recovery Site - Tom Adams Bridge

Last Updated: 06/03/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

Hurricane Ian caused extensive damage throughout the site, including damage to roof, exterior areas, electrical and mechanical issues, sidewalks and structure.

Disaster Recovery Site - Alligator Creek N. Access Channel and North Branch Main Canal

Last Updated: 06/02/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

Hurricane Ian caused land-based washouts and runoff into MSBU-maintained navigable waterways and shoaling.

Disaster Recovery Site - Buena Vista Access Channel

Last Updated: 06/02/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

A significant amount of sediment was pushed into the lagoon creating navigation and environmental issues.

Disaster Recovery Site - Harbour Heights Access Channels

Last Updated: 06/02/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

Hurricane Ian caused land washouts and runoff into MSBU waterways, with strong tides causing shoaling that reduced water depths, restricted flow, and created navigation hazards.

Disaster Recovery Site - Oyster Creek Bridge Repair (Hurricane Ian FDOT LAP Project)

Last Updated: 06/02/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site Current Phase: Construction

Oyster Creek Bridge Repair (Hurricane Ian FDOT LAP Project)

Disaster Recovery Site - Pirate Harbor Waterway System

Last Updated: 06/02/2026 Category: Disaster Recovery Site

Hurricane Ian impacted MSBU waterways and caused land-based washouts and runoff into MSBU-maintained navigable waterways. Strong tidal activity also led to shoaling.